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n nA 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 Donnellys glam spy thriller debut, now a Nebula finalist for Best Novel n nn nExploring 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. --Bookriotn nIn Amberlough, amidst rising political tensions, three lives become intertwined with the fate of the city itself. n nThe Smuggler: By day, Aristide Makricosta is the emcee for Amberlough Citys top nightclub. By night, he moves drugs and refugees under the noses of crooked cops.n nThe Spy: Covert agent Cyril DePaul thinks hes good at keeping secrets, but after a disastrous mission abroad, he makes a dangerous choice to protect himself...and hopefully Aristide too.n nThe Dancer: Streetwise Cordelia Lehane, burlesque performer at the Bumble Bee Cabaret and Aristides runner, could be the key to Cyrils plans--if she can be trusted.n nAs 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.n nJames Bond by way of Oscar Wilde. --Holly Blackn nSparkling 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 Awardn nAstonishing first novel --World Fantasy Award-winning author Ellen Kushnern
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