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The Thief
Young adult fantasy
The Thief
Book 1 of the The Queen's Thief series
Gen's boasting about his ability to steal anything has landed him in the king's prison. A royal scholar offers him a way out, provided he joins a dangerous expedition to recover a legendary treasure. As the travelers cross rival kingdoms, stories of gods and heroes mingle with concealed motives, political ambition, and Gen's sharp tongue. The first Queen's Thief novel rewards attentive readers with clever misdirection and an adventure whose pieces look very different once they fall into place.
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Fantasy violence and peril · Imprisonment · Mild language
Alcohol-Free Pour
Berkshire Berry Lemonade
Bright berries and lemon make a refreshing companion for a clever thief who keeps everyone guessing.
What you'll need
- 1/4 cup mixed berries ↗
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- 4 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- Muddle berries with simple syrup. Add lemon juice and cold water, stir well, and serve over ice.
- Garnish: Fresh berries and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Blackberry Bramble
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Tart lemon and blackberry keep this gin pour lively enough for Gen's sharp tongue and a journey full of misdirection.
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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