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The Sunday Philosophy Club
Cozy mystery
The Sunday Philosophy Club
Book 1 of the Isabel Dalhousie series
Edinburgh philosopher Isabel Dalhousie witnesses a young man fall to his death from the balcony of Usher Hall after a concert. Troubled by the possibility that the fall was not accidental, she begins asking questions despite having no official investigative role. Her inquiries draw on her work editing an ethics journal, her housekeeper Grace, her niece Cat, and Cat's former boyfriend Jamie, whose presence creates a moral complication of its own. Cerebral and leisurely, this series opener suits readers who enjoy Scottish settings, amateur sleuths, classical music, ethical reflection, and mysteries more interested in motive and responsibility than procedural action.
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Crime, danger, violence, and death
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Burma Milk Tea
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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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Blackberry Bramble
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A crisp botanical pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- 2 oz gin
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- 1/2 oz blackberry syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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- 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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