The Smuggler: By day, Aristide Makricosta is the emcee for Amberlough City's top nightclub. When Cyril's cover is blown on a mission, however, he must become a turncoat in exchange for his life'-Ī 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 In Amberlough, amidst rising political tensions, three lives become intertwined with the fate of the city itself.

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. 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. “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.About the Book 'Welcome to Amberlough City, the illustrious but corrupt cosmopolitan beacon of Gedda. 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. 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.

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. 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! “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.

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