Amberlough: Book 1 in the Amberlough Dossier (Amberlough Dossier, 1)

A Double-agent Sacrifices All His Ideals In Order To Save His Smuggler Lover Before A Government Coup Takes Over Their Decadent City In Lara Elena Donnelly’s Glam Spy Thriller Debut, Now A Nebula Finalist For Best Novel! “exploring The Roots Of Hatred, Nationalism, And Fascism, While At The Same Time Celebrating The Diversity, Love, Romance, Fashion, And Joy The World Is Capable Of Producing.” —bookriot Introducing... The Smuggler: By Day, Aristide Makricosta Is The Emcee For Amberlough City’s Top Nightclub. By Night, He Moves Drugs And Refugees Under The Noses Of Crooked Cops. The Spy: Covert Agent Cyril Depaul Thinks He’s Good At Keeping Secrets, But After A Disastrous Mission Abroad, He Makes A Dangerous Choice To Protect Himself...and Hopefully Aristide Too. The Dancer: Streetwise Cordelia Lehane, Burlesque Performer At The Bumble Bee Cabaret And Aristide’s Runner, Could Be The Key To Cyril’s Plans—if She Can Be Trusted. As The Twinkling Marquees Lights Yield To The Rising Flames Of A Fascist Revolution, These Three Will Struggle To Survive Using Whatever Means — And People — Necessary. Including Each Other. “james Bond By Way Of Oscar Wilde.” —holly Black “sparkling With Slang, Full Of Riotous Characters, And Dripping With Intrigue, Amberlough Is A Dazzling Romp Through A Tumultuous, Ravishing World.” —robert Jackson Bennett, Winner Of The Shirley Jackson Award And The Edgar Award “astonishing First Novel!” —world Fantasy Award-winning Author Ellen Kushner At The Publisher's Request, This Title Is Being Sold Without Digital Rights Management Software (drm) Applied. From author Lara Elena Donnelly, a debut spy thriller as a gay double-agent schemes to protect his smuggler lover during the rise of a fascist government coup Trust no one with anything ? especially in Amberlough City. Covert agent Cyril DePaul thinks he's good at keeping secrets, especially from Aristide Makricosta. They suit each other: Aristide turns a blind eye to Cyril's clandestine affairs, and Cyril keeps his lover's moonlighting job as a smuggler under wraps. Cyril participates on a mission that leads to disastrous results, leaving smoke from various political fires smoldering throughout the city. Shielding Aristide from the expected fallout isn't easy, though, for he refuses to let anything ? not the crooked city police or the mounting rage from radical conservatives ? dictate his life. Enter streetwise Cordelia Lehane, a top dancer at the Bumble Bee Cabaret and Aristide's runner, who could be the key to Cyril's plans?if she can be trusted. As the twinkling lights of nightclub marquees yield to the rising flames of a fascist revolution, these three will struggle to survive using whatever means ? and people ? necessary. Including each other. Combining the espionage thrills of le Carr? with the allure of an alternate vintage era, Amberlough will thoroughly seduce and enthrall you. "James Bond by way of Oscar Wilde." ?Holly Black "Sparkling with slang, full of riotous characters, and dripping with intrigue, Amberlough is a dazzling romp through a tumultuous, ravishing world." ?Robert Jackson Bennett, winner of the Shirley Jackson Award and the Edgar Award "An astonishing first novel!" ?World Fantasy Award-winning author Ellen Kushner At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied Le Carré meets Cabaret in this debut spy thriller as a gay double-agent schemes to protect his smuggler lover during the rise of a fascist government coup Welcome to Amberlough City, the illustrious but corrupt cosmopolitan beacon of Gedda. The radical One State Party—nicknamed the Ospies—is gaining popular support to unite Gedda's four municipal governments under an ironclad, socially conservative vision. Not everyone agrees with the Ospies' philosophy, including master spy Cyril DePaul and his lover Aristide Makricosta, smuggler and emcee at the popular Bumble Bee Cabaret. When Cyril's cover is blown on a mission, however, he must become a turncoat in exchange for his life. Returning to Amberlough under the Ospies' watchful eye, Cyril enters a complex game of deception. One of his concerns is safeguarding Aristide, who refuses to let anyone—the crooked city police or the homophobic Ospies—dictate his life. Enter streetwise Cordelia Lehane, top dancer at the Bee and Aristide’s runner, who could be the key to Cyril’s plans—if she can be trusted. As the twinkling lights of nightclub marquees yield to the rising flames of a fascist revolution, these three will struggle to survive using whatever means—and people—necessary. Including each other. Welcome To Amberlough City, The Illustrious But Corrupt Cosmopolitan Beacon Of Gedda. The Radical One State Party--nicknamed The Ospies--is Gaining Popular Support To Unite Gedda's Four Municipal Governments Under An Ironclad, Socially Conservative Vision. Not Everyone Agrees With The Ospies' Philosophy, Including Master Spy Cyril Depaul And His Lover Aristide Makricosta, Smuggler And Emcee At The Popular Bumble Bee Cabaret. When Cyril's Cover Is Blown On A Mission, However, He Must Become A Turncoat In Exchange For His Life. Returning To Amberlough Under The Ospies' Watchful Eye, Cyril Enters A Complex Game Of Deception. One Of His Concerns Is Safeguarding Aristide, Who Refuses To Let Anyone--the Crooked City Police Or The Homophobic Ospies--dictate His Life. Enter Streetwise Cordelia Lehane, Top Dancer At The Bee And Aristide's Runner, Who Could Be The Key To Cyril's Plans--if She Can Be Trusted. As The Twinkling Lights Of Nightclub Marquees Yield To The Rising Flames Of A Fascist Revolution, These Three Will Struggle To Survive Using Whatever Means--and People--necessary. Including Each Other-- Lara Elena Donnelly. A Tom Doherty Associates Book. "Welcome to Amberlough City, the illustrious but corrupt cosmopolitan beacon of Gedda. The radical One State Party--nicknamed the Ospies--is gaining popular support to unite Gedda's four municipal governments under an ironclad, socially conservative vision. Not everyone agrees with the Ospies' philosophy, including master spy Cyril DePaul and his lover Aristide Makricosta, smuggler and emcee at the popular Bumble Bee Cabaret. When Cyril's cover is blown on a mission, however, he must become a turncoat in exchange for his life. Returning to Amberlough under the Ospies' watchful eye, Cyril enters a complex game of deception. One of his concerns is safeguarding Aristide, who refuses to let anyone--the crooked city police or the homophobic Ospies--dictate his life. Enter streetwise Cordelia Lehane, top dancer at the Bee and Aristide's runner, who could be the key to Cyril's plans--if she can be trusted. As the twinkling lights of nightclub marquees yield to the rising flames of a fascist revolution, these three will struggle to survive using whatever means--and people--necessary. Including each other"-- Provided by publisher Le Carré meets Cabaret in this debut spy thriller as a gay double-agent schemes to protect his smuggler lover during the rise of a fascist government coup Welcome to Amberlough City, the illustrious but corrupt cosmopolitan beacon of Gedda. The radical One State Party — nicknamed the Ospies — is gaining popular support to unite Gedda's four municipal governments under an ironclad, socially-conservative vision. Not everyone agrees with the Ospies' philosophy, including master spy Cyril DePaul and his lover Aristide Makricosta, smuggler and emcee at the popular Bumble Bee Cabaret. When Cyril's cover is blown on a mission, however, he must become a turncoat in exchange for his life. Returning to Amberlough under the Ospies' watchful eye, Cyril enters a complex game of deception. One of his concerns is safeguarding Aristide, who refuses to let anyone – the crooked city police or the homophobic Ospies – dictate his life. Enter...