The emotional journeys of the characters as they struggle to survive in a society under siege by dark forces will strike a chord with readers as they race to the story’s conclusion.” -Library Journal, starred review, Debut of the Month “Donnelly’s striking debut brings a complex world of politics, espionage, and cabaret life to full vision. As heartbreaking as it is satisfying.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review “Donnelly blends romance and tragedy, evoking gilded-age glamour and the thrill of a spy adventure, in this impressive debut. “Astonishing first novel!” -World Fantasy Award-winning author Ellen KushnerĪt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. “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 “James Bond by way of Oscar Wilde.” -Holly Black 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.Īs 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. 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.
By night, he moves drugs and refugees under the noses of crooked cops. The Smuggler: By day, Aristide Makricosta is the emcee for Amberlough City’s top nightclub. “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 It had taken them both by surprise, he thinks, and they each hid that surprise well, burying it deep rather than acknowledging its existence.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, a Nebula finalist for Best Novel! When lust turned into affection and indifference slipped into intimacy. Never is a promise (and you can't afford to lie)įor skazkanasmorka Fandoms: The Amberlough Dossier Series - Lara Elena DonnellyĬyril can’t quite pinpoint when things began to change.
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