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The Thirteenth Tale
Gothic mystery
The Thirteenth Tale
Reclusive bestselling author Vida Winter summons bookseller and amateur biographer Margaret Lea to record the true story behind her many invented pasts. At the ruined Angelfield estate, Margaret pieces together a Gothic family history involving twins, neglect, fire, and a household unable to distinguish devotion from damage. Her investigation also forces her to confront the secret loss that has shaped her own relationship with family and books. Lush and twist-filled, this novel suits a stormy weekend for readers who enjoy unreliable storytellers, old libraries, haunted estates, and mysteries about sisters whose identities refuse to stay separate.
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Crime, danger, and death
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Honeyed Earl Grey
A fragrant cup of tea suits the brooding atmosphere and unsettling suspense.
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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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Island Rum Punch
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Dark rum, pineapple, orange, and lime bring a little island warmth to the page.
What you'll need
- 2 oz dark rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice ↗
- 1 oz orange juice ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice in a tall glass.
- Garnish: Orange wheel or pineapple wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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