{"product_id":"the-romantics-archive-september-book-club-cross-my-heart-i-hope-you-die-copy","title":"The Gentlemen's October Book Club: Tainted Cup","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Gentlemen’s Book Club\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eOctober Pick: \u003cem\u003eThe Tainted Cup\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert Jackson Bennett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impossible murder. An eccentric detective. A fantasy world unlike anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first-ever meeting of The Gentlemen’s Book Club, we’re starting with a book that combines the two most requested genres from our interest form: \u003cstrong\u003efantasy and mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a relaxed evening of theories, deductions, favorite moments, and discussion as we dive into \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tainted Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert Jackson Bennett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Empire of Khanum, a high-ranking officer is found dead under impossible circumstances: a tree has seemingly erupted from his body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalled in to investigate is Ana Dolabra, a brilliant and deeply eccentric detective who rarely leaves her home and insists on wearing a blindfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt her side is Dinios Kol, a magically altered engraver with a perfect memory who serves as Ana’s eyes and ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat begins as one bizarre murder quickly grows into something much larger, leading the pair through a web of secrets, corruption, strange biological magic, and a conspiracy that could threaten the Empire itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tainted Cup\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in the Ana and Din Mysteries and blends a classic Holmes-and-Watson-style detective story with an imaginative fantasy world. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy fantasy, mysteries, or books that give you plenty to theorize about, this month’s pick brings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Fantasy murder mystery\u003cbr\u003e• Eccentric detective duo\u003cbr\u003e• Impossible crime\u003cbr\u003e• Magical enhancements\u003cbr\u003e• Political intrigue\u003cbr\u003e• Secrets \u0026amp; conspiracy\u003cbr\u003e• Strange creatures and worldbuilding\u003cbr\u003e• Plenty of clues and theories to debate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday, October 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Entry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRSVP Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Romantics Archive\u003cbr\u003e290 25th Street, Suite 101\u003cbr\u003eOgden, Utah 84401\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first meeting will last approximately 90 minutes and will include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Guided group discussion\u003cbr\u003e• Reader theories and deductions\u003cbr\u003e• Favorite and surprising moments\u003cbr\u003e• Character and mystery deep dive\u003cbr\u003e• Discussion of the worldbuilding\u003cbr\u003e• Time to meet and connect with fellow readers\u003cbr\u003e• A quick group vote to help determine our recurring meeting day and time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Gentlemen’s Book Club\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gentlemen’s Book Club was created as a welcoming space for men who enjoy reading, want to discover new books, or simply want to meet other readers in the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to be an avid reader or a book club regular to join us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur interest form showed that members are excited about everything from fantasy and science fiction to mysteries, thrillers, horror, romance, historical fiction, LitRPG, and more, so future selections will rotate across genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is simple: \u003cstrong\u003eread good books, have good conversations, and build community.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Get the Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re welcome to read however you prefer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePurchase in-store at The Romantics Archive and receive 15% off our October Gentlemen’s Book Club pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Purchase through your favorite indie bookstore\u003cbr\u003e• Ebook or audiobook\u003cbr\u003e• Borrow a copy from your local library\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most important thing is that you read along and join us for the discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWE WILL HAVE PIZZA and drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRSVP is required\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace is limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease come having read the book, \u003cstrong\u003espoilers will be discussed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 15% book club discount applies to \u003cem\u003eThe Tainted Cup\u003c\/em\u003e purchased in-store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur October 8 meeting date is our inaugural meeting date; 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