The Boys From Berlin Affair by Cord Smithee (NC-17)

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Napoleon Solo/Illya Kuryakin
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author Website: None
Why this must be read: I think the thing I like most about this story is how the Affair and the culmination of Napoleon and Illya's relationship are so neatly intertwined. The outcome of one hinges on the other. There's really no separation between their personal lives and the job they do because what they do is very much who they are. That, in fact, is the underlining theme of the story as it applies to Illya. Thrown into turmoil by what he learns about himself, his vulnerability never overpowers his strength, mainly because his work and his partner are an anchor he can hold onto.

Add in the unerring characterization and the fantastic sex-scenes Cord does so well, and you have one truly enjoyable story.



The Boys From Berlin Affair

Comments

[vysila.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, do I second this recommendation! That's a really good point that who they are and what they do are inextricably intertwined, and also that they are inextricably intertwined - together they are so much more than the sum of their parts (so to speak).

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

and also that they are inextricably intertwined - together they are so much more than the sum of their parts (so to speak).

That, too! Each adds to the strength of the other. :-)

[vysila.livejournal.com]

Oops. Forgot to mention, the story title is incorrect in the link.

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Oops! Thanks, Irene. I just fixed it.

[st-crispins.livejournal.com]

I do like this story a lot. Fascinating premise. The description of IK's mother and apartment are convincing and those of the camp are chilling.

Definitely worth a second and even third time read.

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Yes, it certainly answered the question as to how Illya could look so much like Nexor. And since I've already read it three times, I definitely agree it's worth doing. :-)

new fangirl

[laceymcbain.livejournal.com]

I was trolling this morning looking for something different, and I decided to follow this rec. First thing I've read in this fandom ... and I'm afraid I'm probably hooked. *g* Thanks - I think.

Re: new fangirl

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

Lol, well, you certainly made my day. Thinking I might have got someone hooked on UNCLE is a kick, indeed! Let me know if you need another fix...or just follow the crack_van recs back. There's some great stories.

Re: new fangirl

[laceymcbain.livejournal.com]

Let me know if you need another fix...or just follow the crack_van recs back. There's some great stories.

I'll definitely check out the recs here and I did find the Chrome and Gunmetal Archive. Any others I should know about? Now I need the show to come out on DVD. *g*

Re: new fangirl

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

I'll definitely check out the recs here and I did find the Chrome and Gunmetal Archive. Any others I should know about?

Here's a couple of other archives:
http://file40.net/
http://www.ravenslair.net/foyer.htm

This one is more for information and links:
http://partnermine.luminousbeings.net/partner-main.html

And this one just because I love her work.
http://www.visionsofprettyboys.com/MFU/MFUStories.htm

Now I need the show to come out on DVD. *g*

Lol, get in line! Though there is a three-disc Region 2 set of the movies made from some of the episodes.

Re: new fangirl

[laceymcbain.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the links.