Hello again! I'm theladyrose, and I'm driving the van again this month for the Man from UNCLE.

Fandom: the Man from UNCLE
Pairing: Napoleon Solo/Illya Kuryakin (pre-slash? C'mon, the disclaimer does say that this story is suitable for readers of all sexual orientations :P)
Author on LJ: azdak
Author Website: she posts her stories at network_command, mfuwss and muncle

Why this must be read:

I have a confession to make - I'm addicted to spy series crossovers. I'm also a sucker for musicals. The idea of casting the men from UNCLE in My Fair Lady, though, is a conception of sheer comedic genius on the part of the ever astounding azdak, originally written for alterego_thon. Project Pygmalion features azdak's sly intertextual references, absurd situational humor, cunning!Waverly and supporting cast of other equally entertaining UNCLE staffers - her Harry Beldon is not to be missed. Once you get past the delightfully zany interpretations of the songs, the "casting" and transformation of Illya Kuryakin into would be Survival School graduate is actually frighteningly, hilariously believable. Amidst the humor, we get a fascinating look at the Waverly-Beldon relationship and the developing professional rivalries within UNCLE that emerge fully fledged in Summit 5.

Really, no review can give justice to the brilliance of this story, so I'm better off giving you a teaser.

( excerpt )
Forget the Off Broadway Affair (which really is a guilty pleasure of mine) - I'd take Illya any day as Eliza Doolittle in Project Pygmalion.