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The Romanov Ransom
Adventure thriller
The Romanov Ransom
Book 9 of the Fargo Adventures series
448 pages · First published 2018
In 1918, a vast fortune intended to secure the Romanov family's freedom disappears after their execution, only to resurface in Nazi hands during World War II before vanishing again. A present-day kidnapping draws treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo into the mystery of the lost ransom and the dangerous people determined to recover it. Their investigation leads them across Europe, North Africa, and South America, where they discover that descendants of a Nazi guerrilla organization known as the Werewolves intend to use the fortune to establish a Fourth Reich. With ruthless enemies closing in, the Fargos must follow a trail of historical secrets and deadly betrayals before the treasure finances a new extremist movement. Perfect for readers craving an international treasure hunt filled with historical mysteries, dangerous conspiracies, and high-stakes suspense.
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Content notes
Kidnapping and captivity · Nazi and neo-Nazi ideology, including plans to establish a Fourth Reich · References to the murder of the Romanov family and historical wartime atrocities · Armed confrontations, gun violence, and deaths · Organized criminal activity, intimidation, and betrayal · Sustained danger, pursuit, and life-threatening peril
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Stained Glass Cider
Ruby-red cranberry, warm apple cider, and fragrant spices evoke the lost riches of Imperial Russia as the Fargos follow a dangerous trail through history.
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- Warm the cider with spices and fruit for 5–10 minutes without boiling. Strain if desired and serve hot.
- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Salted Carmel White Russian
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A rich, caramel-kissed White Russian nods to the lost Romanov fortune and the dangerous secrets Sam and Remi Fargo uncover in their international treasure hunt.
What you'll need
- 1/2 oz caramel vodka
- 3/4 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz half-and-half ↗
- 1/4 oz caramel syrup ↗
- 1 small pinch sea salt ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add caramel vodka and coffee liqueur, then pour in the half-and-half. Drizzle with caramel syrup, add a small pinch of sea salt, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Caramel drizzle and tiny pinch of sea salt.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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