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The River We Remember
Historical mystery
The River We Remember
In 1958 Minnesota, the body of a wealthy landowner is found in the Alabaster River, and suspicion quickly falls on a Native American veteran recently seen arguing with him. Sheriff Brody Dern investigates a town divided by war memories, racial prejudice, family loyalties, and secrets reaching back through decades of shared history. The case reveals how public respectability and private violence have shaped both the victim and those eager for an easy answer. Compassionate and elegiac, this novel suits readers who enjoy historical mysteries, small-town ensembles, moral complexity, and investigations concerned as much with memory and mercy as guilt.
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Crime, danger, and death
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Clock Island Cocoa
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- Whisk the cocoa and sweetener into the hot liquid until smooth. Add remaining flavorings, heat until steaming, and pour into a mug. Add any listed topping.
- Garnish: As listed.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Blackberry Bramble
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A crisp botanical pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz blackberry syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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How to mix it
- Shake gin and lemon juice with ice. Strain over crushed ice and drizzle the blackberry syrup over the top.
- Garnish: Fresh blackberry and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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