Susan Elia MacNeal Books In Order

Maggie Hope Books In Publication Order

Mr. Churchill’s Secretary (2012)
Princess Elizabeth’s Spy (2012)
His Majesty’s Hope (2013)
The Prime Minister’s Secret Agent (2014)
Mrs. Roosevelt’s Confidante (2015)
The Queen’s Accomplice (2016)
The Paris Spy (2017)
The Prisoner in the Castle (2018)
The King’s Justice (2020)
The Hollywood Spy (2021)

Non-Fiction Books In Publication Order

Wedding Zen: Calming Wisdom for the Bride (2004)
Infused: 100 Recipes for Infused Liqueurs and Co*cktails (2006)

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Susan Elia MacNeal Books Overview

Wedding Zen: Calming Wisdom for the Bride

For stressed out brides to be, finally there’s an alternative to last minute elopement: Wedding Zen is an oasis of calm amidst the chaos of planning a wedding. By applying the classic teachings of Zen to time honored nuptial traditions, this darling book shows that a little namaste can improve The Big Day in a dramatic way. Drawn from Zen teachings such as staying mindful of worldly attachments remember: it’s the thought, not the gift, that counts! and surrendering the ego but she’s your mother, and you love her, here are dozens of tips for warding off trouble in nirvana. Wedding Zen packs a bouquet of wisdom into a charming, beautifully illustrated volume, making this a perfect bridal shower gift. So when preparations get a little crazy or a lot crazy relief for the bride, and good karma for the giver, is close at hand.

Infused: 100 Recipes for Infused Liqueurs and Co*cktails

Infused liqueurs are the hot new ingredients for cocktails. With more than 30 infusions plus dozens of drinks to use them in, Infused combines spirits like vodka and rum with fruits, flowers, herbs, and spices to create superior liqueurs. Take the Gibson and give it a kick with Onion Vodka. Cool down with Watermelon Martinis on warm summer days, or get the heat going with Hot Mint Chocolate spiked with Mind Vodka, a perfect antidote to cold winter nights. Many infusions pair with multiple recipes: herb infused vodkas enliven both the Rosemary Martini and the Strawberry Basil Martini. Chocolate Vodka is the indulgence in the Chocolate Martini, Brandy Alexander, and the Grasshopper. The versatility of each infusion makes giving a bottle of homemade liqueur a unique gift for any drink connoisseur. With tips on how to shake, stir, and chill, and enough recipes and ideas to reinvent any party, this colorful little book is the ultimate infusion of fun.