Both men claw and connive, using whoever and whatever they can to try to save themselves and each other.

Their relationship is precarious and paradoxical enough to begin with, but when Cyril gets entangled in the machinations of a rising fascist coup, his connection to a flamboyant, drug-smuggling dancer could put them all in danger. Set in an alternate world reminiscent of 1920s America and Europe, the story follows government spy Cyril DePaul and his lover Aristide Makricosta-a male cabaret dancer who also happens to be a kingpin of organized crime in the city of Amerberlough. Unusual and intriguing characters, a twisting and unpredictable plot, and a world so different and yet poignantly similar to our own- Amberlough is not to be missed if you’re looking for something new and unique to read! I attended the launch party back in February and was immediately intrigued by the chapter Lara read to the crowd. Lara Elena Donnelly’s debut novel, Amberlough, is a fantasy political thriller with a noir aesthetic.

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