Sole Occidente by Selena (PG)

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Fandom: STAR WARS
Pairing: Gen - Palpatine and Padmé. Mention of Anakin/Padmé.
Length: 3,500 words
Author on LJ: selenak
Author Website: Collected Fanfiction Post
Why this must be read: Because Padmé Amidala was a career politician. Because she thought all problems could be solved by diplomatic solutions. Because she was willing to use some unethical stratagems as a last resort in the fight for democracy and liberty. Because she believed in the best in people until she was forced to see the worst, and therein was her tragedy.

Set during Revenge of the Sith, this is an intense, chilling story focused on one of the most intriguing and least explored relationships in the Star Wars prequels.

Perfect characterization, sophisticated writing, a keen understanding of the realities of politics and negotiation: Selena's fic has it all. The interesting mythology and symbolism she creates in this fic add nicely to what we see of Naboo culture in the movies.

Sole Occidente @ ffn
Sole Occidente @ LJ
Sole Occidente @ AO3