The Blind Eye Affair by Evan Nicholas (PG13)

[azdak.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: none
Author on LJ: evan_nicholas
Author Website: none
Why this must be read:

Evan is one of the very newest writers to join the UNCLE fandom (although he's not new to writing as such, having already produced great fic for a diverse range of fandoms) and he immediately made an impact. His style is unmistakable – economical, witty, packed with great turns of phrase and snarky dialogue – and his characterisation an absolute delight. One of the things I enjoy most about his stories is the way he doesn't restrict himself to one view of the characters (his Baker's Dozen, which has already been recced, is a terrific example of this, where he rings the changes on the range of possible relationships between Napoleon and Illya in a virtuoso manner). As he himself says, “It's fun to see how much wiggle room there actually is within the essential framework of canon.” “The Blind Eye Affair” showcases all of Evan's talents for humour and quirky characterisation, whilst dealing with an essentially serious theme.

Manacled together and fleeing from Thrush in the wilds of the Mid-West, Napoleon and Illya are forced to take refuge with Napoleon's cousin, who up till now has believed he is an investment banker. A night of revelations follows...

The Blind Eye Affair

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[laceymcbain.livejournal.com]

Most enjoyable. I haven't been reading UNCLE for a while, but will definitely check out this author! Thanks.

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[azdak.livejournal.com]

You can find his UNCLE fic in the memories section on his LJ - there are lots of good stories, I had a hard time choosing just one!

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[(Anonymous)]

Do you need to be a LJ subscriber to access the memories section? I went looking but couldn't find a link other than History which would have had me searching through 3 years of posts!

Thanks

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[azdak.livejournal.com]

It's kind of complicated - took me a while to find my way around and I've got an LJ - you click on "Profile" and in amongst the mass of information (about halfway down the page, I think) there's a link labelled "Memories". Click on that, and from there onwards it's easy.

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[(Anonymous)]

Oh my gosh!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

You have just handed me the secret to LJ that I have never understood but sat back and thought, that person is a whole lot smarter than I am!!!

Thanks, thanks thanks!!!

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[azdak.livejournal.com]

My pleasure! No, really, it's made my day to know I've made someone so happy - thanks for letting me know!

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[frau-flora.livejournal.com]

Um, actually it isn't complicated at all. You just go to "profile" or "user info) and click on the little heart at the top of the page. ;-)

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[azdak.livejournal.com]

Thanks! You live and learn...

[aneuhaus.livejournal.com]

Great recs, so far. Don't forget to include yourself!

[azdak.livejournal.com]

I say, Neuhaus, what a dastardly suggestion! Glad you're enjoying the recs, though.