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The Secret Keeper
Historical mystery
The Secret Keeper
In 1961, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson witnesses her mother, Dorothy, commit a shocking act at the family's English farmhouse. Fifty years later, Dorothy's failing health draws Laurel back to the scene and to questions the family has avoided for decades. Her search leads into wartime London and the intertwined lives of Dorothy, photographer Jimmy, and enigmatic Vivien. Intricate and atmospheric, this dual-timeline mystery suits readers who enjoy family secrets, unreliable memories, World War II settings, and revelations that repeatedly alter the meaning of an old crime.
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Crime, danger, violence, and death
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Cinnamon Roll Latte
Brown sugar and cinnamon turn espresso and steamed milk into a pastry-shop comfort.
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- Stir the sweetener and spices into hot espresso, then add steamed milk.
- Garnish: Light dusting of cinnamon, optional.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Midnight Porter
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Dark, toasty richness suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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