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Veiled in Smoke
Christian fiction
Veiled in Smoke
Book 1 of the The Windy City Saga series
416 pages · First published 2020
Meg and Sylvie Townsend run their family bookshop in 1871 Chicago while caring for their father, Stephen, a Civil War veteran still suffering from his imprisonment during the war. The Great Chicago Fire destroys their business and separates the family during a desperate escape, after which Stephen is accused of murdering a family friend. Injured and homeless, Meg works with reporter Nate Pierce to prove her father’s innocence before confinement in an asylum destroys what remains of him. Jocelyn Green opens the Windy City Saga with historical suspense, family drama, faith, and a vivid portrait of lives shattered by the Chicago Fire.
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Kidnapping/captivity · Wartime/battle violence and peril · Murder and death
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Case-File Cold Brew
Rich coffee suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Garnish: Orange peel if listed; otherwise none.
- Glassware: Mug or highball glass as appropriate.
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Reasonable Doubt Red
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A slow-sipping glass of wine suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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