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These Blue Mountains
Christian Christmas romantic suspense
These Blue Mountains
In 1932, German pianist Hedda travels to North Carolina after learning that a memorial connected to her missing fiancé Fritz may not contain the story she was told. The discovery that a woman's body lies where she expected answers about Fritz turns grief into a historical mystery. Deputy Garland helps her investigate as events in Germany and the rise of Hitler cast a growing shadow over the people they left behind. This Southern historical novel combines music, an immigrant's search for truth, a mystery of identity, and second-chance possibilities in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Content notes
World War I internment/enemy-alien camp; disappearance and presumed death of the heroine's fiancé; exhumation reveals a woman's mysterious remains; grief and betrayal; investigation into deaths/secrets; rising Hitler/Nazi threat
Alcohol-Free Pour
Spiced Christmas Cocoa
Velvety chocolate suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.How to mix it
- Whisk the cocoa and sweetener into the hot liquid until smooth. Add remaining flavorings, heat until steaming, and pour into a mug. Add any listed topping.
- Garnish: As listed.
- Glassware: Mug.
Cocktail Pour · 21+
French 75
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A slow-sipping glass of wine suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 3 oz brut sparkling wine
- Ice for shaking ↗
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How to mix it
- Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a flute and top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish: Lemon twist.
- Glassware: Champagne flute.
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