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Waistcoats & Weaponry
Young adult historical fantasy
Waistcoats & Weaponry
Book 3 of the Finishing School series
When Sidheag receives devastating news about her Scottish werewolf pack, Sophronia and her friends hijack a suspiciously empty train to help her return home. Dimity, Soap, and Lord Felix join the unauthorized journey, placing personal loyalties and conflicting social worlds in uncomfortably close quarters. Pursuit by Picklemen and flywaymen exposes a scheme capable of plunging London into chaos and forces Sophronia to consider sacrificing her freedom for her friends. Faster and more emotionally charged, this steampunk school adventure suits readers who enjoy train capers, concealed weapons, class tensions, complicated romance, and friendships tested beyond the controlled dangers of the classroom.
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Fantasy violence, weapons, class prejudice, danger, and mild romance
Alcohol-Free Pour
Ginger Pear Fizz
Pear and ginger provide a lively fizz for the hijacked train, concealed weapons, and friendships tested on the run.
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- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Whiskey Sour
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
For adult readers, a whiskey sour's tart edge and balancing sweetness suit the stolen-train adventure and friendships tested amid danger.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 0.5 oz simple syrup, adjusted to taste ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Shake whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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