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The Right Attitude to Rain
Cozy mystery
The Right Attitude to Rain
Book 3 of the Isabel Dalhousie series
Moral philosopher Isabel Dalhousie receives American relatives in Edinburgh and meets their wealthy friend Tom Bruce and his much younger fiancee. Suspecting the woman's interest may be financial, Isabel debates how far she should interfere while her niece Cat pursues a man dominated by his mother. The visit also brings Isabel's long-suppressed feelings for the younger musician Jamie to a point where abstract ethics can no longer protect her from personal risk. Intimate and contemplative, this third series installment suits readers who enjoy rainy Edinburgh, relationship dilemmas, mature heroines, gentle social observation, and novels where emotional choices receive the same scrutiny as mysteries.
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Crime, danger, violence, and death
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Bush Tea with Honey
Honey and lemon brighten this warm tea, simple enough to make whenever a quiet moment appears.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Maple Old Fashioned
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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