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The Moonlight School
Christian historical fiction
The Moonlight School
Haunted by her younger sister's disappearance, Lucy Wilson arrives in Rowan County, Kentucky, in 1911 to assist education superintendent Cora Wilson Stewart. Acting as a scribe in remote Appalachian communities exposes Lucy to the hardships and humiliations caused by adult illiteracy. Cora's plan to open schools at night asks teachers and neighbors to challenge entrenched assumptions about who deserves education. Hopeful and historically grounded, this novel suits readers who enjoy Appalachian settings, pioneering women, literacy campaigns, gentle romance, and heroines who find purpose by helping a community claim the written word.
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Missing-child mystery in backstory; poverty and widespread illiteracy; grief and family trauma; historical hardship
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Golden Orchard Cider
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- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
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Rhenian Honey Ale
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Honey and lemon peel lend amber ale a bright, gently sweet finish.
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- 12 oz amber ale
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- 1 wide strip lemon peel ↗
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- Pour the ale into a pint glass, stir in honey syrup gently, and express the lemon peel over the top.
- Garnish: Lemon peel.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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