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The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag
Cozy mystery
The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag
Book 2 of the Flavia de Luce series
Eleven-year-old chemist Flavia de Luce becomes fascinated by the suspicious death of a puppeteer visiting Bishop's Lacey. A theatrical performance, village history, and the victim's complicated relationships provide clues adults overlook or dismiss. Flavia's scientific curiosity competes with the risks of treating murder as an irresistible experiment. Witty and atmospheric, this mystery suits a rainy afternoon for readers who enjoy precocious sleuths, English villages, chemistry, and dark secrets beneath a whimsical surface.
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Crime, danger, and death
Alcohol-Free Pour
Moonlight Milk Tea
Milk and honey make this tea a gentle companion to moonlit reading.
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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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Maple Old Fashioned
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A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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