The Lost Innocence Affair by Loretta Ross (G)

[kelliem.livejournal.com]

Fandom: THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E
Pairing: Napoleon Solo/Illya Kuryakin
Author on LJ: ellessaretta
Author Website: Yes, at: http://www.geocities.com/elfstone810/index.htm . Her fiction is also available at the MFU archive, File 40.
Why this must be read:

Hi, I'm kelliem and I'll be your Man from U.N.C.L.E. driver for May 2004. I'll let you know up front that I'm primarily a slasher, so most of what I rec will be slash, though there are some gen recommendations I plan to make as well. I don't read the het side the fandom, so I'm afraid you'll have to rely on someone else for those recs.

My first rec is one of those gen pieces I mentioned. This is a priceless little story, which despite being nearly a parody, has on-target characterization and a plot that could almost have been an episode. I could hear the dialogue in my head as I read, always the mark of an author with a real love for the characters. It also happens to be funny as hell. It's published as part of an online zine called "Taken to the Cleaners".

Without further ado:
The Lost Innocence Affair by Loretta Ross.

Hope you enjoy it!

Comments

[green-key.livejournal.com]

Great rec, Kellie! Definitely a fun read.

[kelliem.livejournal.com]

It really is!

[vysila.livejournal.com]

I believe this author is on LJ as ellessaretta. And isn't the story a total hoot? :)

[kelliem.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I've edited the post to include that information. And yes, it is.

[ardent-muses.livejournal.com]

Loved this when she posted it. Just had another look and I'm laughing out loud already. Hilarious! Her characterization is terrific.

[kelliem.livejournal.com]

It's a marvelous piece.

Hey guys

[ellessaretta.livejournal.com]

Thanks for saying all the nice things about my story. :) Sorry It's taken me so long to say so, btw. Ardent told me you recced it, but I lost her link when my computer crashed and I didn't know how to find the site on my own.

Anywho, you're all really sweet! :)

Love this story

[leethet.livejournal.com]

Favorite bit:

“What kind of clip are you carrying in your gun?” Illya asked his partner.

“Now, Illya, you know I can’t shoot her.”

“Could you shoot me?”

[elmey.livejournal.com]

Working URL for the story is here:

http://www.geocities.ws/elfstone810/UNCLE/lost_innocence_affair.htm