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Whispers from the Shadows
Christian historical romance
Whispers from the Shadows
Book 2 of the The Culper Ring series
352 pages · First published 2013
Gwyneth Fairchild flees London after treachery destroys her security during the War of 1812 and travels to Maryland seeking refuge with a family her British general father told her to trust. She soon learns that the Lanes are deeply involved in the American Culper espionage tradition, putting her in the uncomfortable position of depending on spies working for her nation’s enemy. Thad Lane is drawn to Gwyneth even as war and family duty make their loyalties difficult to reconcile. The second Culper Ring novel blends romance, faith, and intelligence work against the British advance toward Washington and Baltimore. A strong choice for readers seeking wartime intrigue, closely guarded secrets, and a historical romance shaped by trust under pressure.
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Wartime/battle violence and peril · Mild romantic content, including kissing
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Cold Brew Tonic
Rich coffee suits a reading mood full of secrets and intrigue.
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- Fill a highball glass with ice and tonic water. Slowly pour cold brew over the top and express the orange peel over the drink.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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A mellow tea pour suits a reading mood full of secrets and intrigue.
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- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz chilled strong Earl Grey tea ↗
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 2 oz soda water ↗
- Ice
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- Shake gin, tea, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain over fresh ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Lemon twist.
- Glassware: Collins glass.
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