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Whose Body?
Classic mystery
Whose Body?
Book 1 of the Lord Peter Wimsey series
An unknown man wearing only a pince-nez is found dead in an architect's bathtub, while a prominent financier vanishes from his own home. Lord Peter Wimsey suspects that the two events are connected, although the apparent identities and timelines point in conflicting directions. His investigation moves through hospitals, respectable households, and the financial consequences of war as he learns what sort of person could make one body stand for another. Brisk and clever, this debut suits readers who want the beginning of the Wimsey series, eccentric amateur detection, mistaken identity, and a puzzle with unexpectedly grave moral weight.
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Crime, danger, and death
Alcohol-Free Pour
Thames Lemonade
Fresh lemon, cold water, and just enough sweetness make a classic worth returning to.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 3/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- 5 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- Stir lemon juice and simple syrup with cold water until combined. Serve over ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Blackberry Bramble
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A crisp botanical pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz blackberry syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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How to mix it
- Shake gin and lemon juice with ice. Strain over crushed ice and drizzle the blackberry syrup over the top.
- Garnish: Fresh blackberry and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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