Amberlough

In Lara Elena Donnelly's debut spy thriller, Amberlough, covert agent Cyril DePaul navigates a treacherous landscape as he works to protect his smuggler lover, Aristide Makricosta, amidst the rise of a fascist coup. With emotional depth brought to life by narrator Mary Robinette Kowal, the story unfolds through a cast of vividly rendered characters, including streetwise dancer Cordelia Lehane, who might be key to Cyril's survival plan. As political tensions escalate in Amberlough City, trust becomes a luxury, and the trio must leverage their connections and cunning to endure the chaos. Combining espionage with a vintage aesthetic, this novel promises intrigue and seduction at every turn.