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 In Amberlough, amidst rising political
tensions, three lives become intertwined with the fate of the city itself.
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