Window by Katya Baturinsky (G)

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Fandom: Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Pairing: Napoleon Solo/Illya Kuryakin
Author on LJ: katyabaturinsky
Author Website: This is Katya
Why this must be read:

A beautiful little portrait of Illya as observed by an old Russian woman living in his apartment block. Through her sharp eyes, we see him first arrive, the attention he attracts, as well as some of the trials of being an U.N.C.L.E. agent. The setting is so vividly realised, from the cigarettes to the music to the news on the radio - reading this is as good as being there in person.

Wait for the revelation in the final scene - it's extremely moving and memorable.

Window

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