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What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust
Cozy mystery
What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust
Book 11 of the Flavia de Luce series
Former public hangman Major Greyleigh dies after eating poisonous mushrooms, and suspicion falls on beloved household cook Mrs. Mullet. Flavia, Dogger, and troublesome young cousin Undine investigate to clear her name while uncovering secrets attached to the victim's past. Chemistry and family history turn a village poisoning into a case carrying a deeply personal shock for Flavia. Darkly playful and revealing, this mystery suits readers who enjoy poisonous meals, eccentric relatives, postwar secrets, and long-running series in which solving the crime may unsettle the detective's identity more than the killer's.
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Crime, danger, violence, and death
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Pear Lemon Sparkler
Pear nectar and lemon sparkle in a light, refreshing glass.
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- Fill a glass with ice. Add pear nectar and lemon juice, top with sparkling water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Pear slice or lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Lager
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A mellow, malty pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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