Title: Country Life by Keiko Kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, humour
Length: Medium - 9,900 words
Warning: None
Rating: Author does not rate; I'd give it a PG-15 at most.


Author on LJ: sakana17 - also on Dreamwidth
Website: The Keikotorium


Summary: Danny and Brett escape London for a few days, and that's when things get interesting ...

Review: Intending to spend a quiet few days at one of the many Sinclair family houses, Brett and Danny get caught up in the sort of mayhem that occurs in so many episodes of the show. Naturally enough they do not just breeze up to the front door and let themselves in with the key - that would be too easy! No, instead they observe the house from a hay-loft (a straw-loft?) for a while beforehand, and in doing so they witness various unscheduled comings and goings. Danny, being no newcomer to Sinclair country houses, is well aware that these are probably international assassins, sinister scientists, jewel thieves or counterfeiters of some sort, and of course he also knows exactly what to do about it:

"Soon as it's dark, we'll sneak in, get caught, have a couple of fights, and get locked in the wine cellar. But at least we'll know who those creeps are and what's going on."

Only, while they're waiting for the plot to reveal itself, Brett and Danny are snuggling together in the straw - which is when things gradually begin to get intimate between them.

Keiko Kirin has a sure touch when it comes to Brett and Danny; the dialogue (especially Danny's) and the situations they find themselves in are absolutely spot-on and could - with the obvious exception - almost have been lifted directly out of an episode. What's different about Keiko's stories, of course, is the slash element; she shows the characters' obvious affection for one another changing almost imperceptibly, and allows them to handle the physical aspects of their love without displaying any overblown panic or revulsion. (The temptation to think of past eras as invariably homophobic has ruined more than its fair share of fan-fiction; fortunately it's a trap this author skilfully avoids.)

This is not a dramatic story, there is no angst, and in fact not a great deal happens - by comparison with the characters' ordinary lives, anyway! However it is accurately observed and extremely well-written, and is on the whole a gentle and heart-warming piece served with a side dish of wry humour. Thoroughly recommended for those who like their slash uncomplicated and just plain fun.

Link: Country Life

Title: Country Life by Keiko Kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, humour
Length: Medium - 9,900 words
Warning: None
Rating: Author does not rate; I'd give it a PG-15 at most.


Author on LJ: sakana17 - also on Dreamwidth
Website: The Keikotorium


Summary: Danny and Brett escape London for a few days, and that's when things get interesting ...

Review: Intending to spend a quiet few days at one of the many Sinclair family houses, Brett and Danny get caught up in the sort of mayhem that occurs in so many episodes of the show. Naturally enough they do not just breeze up to the front door and let themselves in with the key - that would be too easy! No, instead they observe the house from a hay-loft (a straw-loft?) for a while beforehand, and in doing so they witness various unscheduled comings and goings. Danny, being no newcomer to Sinclair country houses, is well aware that these are probably international assassins, sinister scientists, jewel thieves or counterfeiters of some sort, and of course he also knows exactly what to do about it:

"Soon as it's dark, we'll sneak in, get caught, have a couple of fights, and get locked in the wine cellar. But at least we'll know who those creeps are and what's going on."

Only, while they're waiting for the plot to reveal itself, Brett and Danny are snuggling together in the straw - which is when things gradually begin to get intimate between them.

Keiko Kirin has a sure touch when it comes to Brett and Danny; the dialogue (especially Danny's) and the situations they find themselves in are absolutely spot-on and could - with the obvious exception - almost have been lifted directly out of an episode. What's different about Keiko's stories, of course, is the slash element; she shows the characters' obvious affection for one another changing almost imperceptibly, and allows them to handle the physical aspects of their love without displaying any overblown panic or revulsion. (The temptation to think of past eras as invariably homophobic has ruined more than its fair share of fan-fiction; fortunately it's a trap this author skilfully avoids.)

This is not a dramatic story, there is no angst, and in fact not a great deal happens - by comparison with the characters' ordinary lives, anyway! However it is accurately observed and extremely well-written, and is on the whole a gentle and heart-warming piece served with a side dish of wry humour. Thoroughly recommended for those who like their slash uncomplicated and just plain fun.

Link: Country Life

Title: Country Life by Keiko Kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, humour
Length: Medium - 9,900 words
Warning: None
Rating: Author does not rate; I'd give it a PG-15 at most.


Author on LJ: sakana17 - also on Dreamwidth
Website: The Keikotorium


Summary: Danny and Brett escape London for a few days, and that's when things get interesting ...

Review: Intending to spend a quiet few days at one of the many Sinclair family houses, Brett and Danny get caught up in the sort of mayhem that occurs in so many episodes of the show. Naturally enough they do not just breeze up to the front door and let themselves in with the key - that would be too easy! No, instead they observe the house from a hay-loft (a straw-loft?) for a while beforehand, and in doing so they witness various unscheduled comings and goings. Danny, being no newcomer to Sinclair country houses, is well aware that these are probably international assassins, sinister scientists, jewel thieves or counterfeiters of some sort, and of course he also knows exactly what to do about it:

"Soon as it's dark, we'll sneak in, get caught, have a couple of fights, and get locked in the wine cellar. But at least we'll know who those creeps are and what's going on."

Only, while they're waiting for the plot to reveal itself, Brett and Danny are snuggling together in the straw - which is when things gradually begin to get intimate between them.

Keiko Kirin has a sure touch when it comes to Brett and Danny; the dialogue (especially Danny's) and the situations they find themselves in are absolutely spot-on and could - with the obvious exception - almost have been lifted directly out of an episode. What's different about Keiko's stories, of course, is the slash element; she shows the characters' obvious affection for one another changing almost imperceptibly, and allows them to handle the physical aspects of their love without displaying any overblown panic or revulsion. (The temptation to think of past eras as invariably homophobic has ruined more than its fair share of fan-fiction; fortunately it's a trap this author skilfully avoids.)

This is not a dramatic story, there is no angst, and in fact not a great deal happens - by comparison with the characters' ordinary lives, anyway! However it is accurately observed and extremely well-written, and is on the whole a gentle and heart-warming piece served with a side dish of wry humour. Thoroughly recommended for those who like their slash uncomplicated and just plain fun.

Link: Country Life

Title: Country Life by Keiko Kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, humour
Length: Medium - 9,900 words
Warning: None
Rating: Author does not rate; I'd give it a PG-15 at most.


Author on LJ: sakana17 - also on Dreamwidth
Website: The Keikotorium


Summary: Danny and Brett escape London for a few days, and that's when things get interesting ...

Review: Intending to spend a quiet few days at one of the many Sinclair family houses, Brett and Danny get caught up in the sort of mayhem that occurs in so many episodes of the show. Naturally enough they do not just breeze up to the front door and let themselves in with the key - that would be too easy! No, instead they observe the house from a hay-loft (a straw-loft?) for a while beforehand, and in doing so they witness various unscheduled comings and goings. Danny, being no newcomer to Sinclair country houses, is well aware that these are probably international assassins, sinister scientists, jewel thieves or counterfeiters of some sort, and of course he also knows exactly what to do about it:

"Soon as it's dark, we'll sneak in, get caught, have a couple of fights, and get locked in the wine cellar. But at least we'll know who those creeps are and what's going on."

Only, while they're waiting for the plot to reveal itself, Brett and Danny are snuggling together in the straw - which is when things gradually begin to get intimate between them.

Keiko Kirin has a sure touch when it comes to Brett and Danny; the dialogue (especially Danny's) and the situations they find themselves in are absolutely spot-on and could - with the obvious exception - almost have been lifted directly out of an episode. What's different about Keiko's stories, of course, is the slash element; she shows the characters' obvious affection for one another changing almost imperceptibly, and allows them to handle the physical aspects of their love without displaying any overblown panic or revulsion. (The temptation to think of past eras as invariably homophobic has ruined more than its fair share of fan-fiction; fortunately it's a trap this author skilfully avoids.)

This is not a dramatic story, there is no angst, and in fact not a great deal happens - by comparison with the characters' ordinary lives, anyway! However it is accurately observed and extremely well-written, and is on the whole a gentle and heart-warming piece served with a side dish of wry humour. Thoroughly recommended for those who like their slash uncomplicated and just plain fun.

Link: Country Life

Title: Country Life by Keiko Kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, humour
Length: Medium - 9,900 words
Warning: None
Rating: Author does not rate; I'd give it a PG-15 at most.


Author on LJ: sakana17 - also on Dreamwidth
Website: The Keikotorium


Summary: Danny and Brett escape London for a few days, and that's when things get interesting ...

Review: Intending to spend a quiet few days at one of the many Sinclair family houses, Brett and Danny get caught up in the sort of mayhem that occurs in so many episodes of the show. Naturally enough they do not just breeze up to the front door and let themselves in with the key - that would be too easy! No, instead they observe the house from a hay-loft (a straw-loft?) for a while beforehand, and in doing so they witness various unscheduled comings and goings. Danny, being no newcomer to Sinclair country houses, is well aware that these are probably international assassins, sinister scientists, jewel thieves or counterfeiters of some sort, and of course he also knows exactly what to do about it:

"Soon as it's dark, we'll sneak in, get caught, have a couple of fights, and get locked in the wine cellar. But at least we'll know who those creeps are and what's going on."

Only, while they're waiting for the plot to reveal itself, Brett and Danny are snuggling together in the straw - which is when things gradually begin to get intimate between them.

Keiko Kirin has a sure touch when it comes to Brett and Danny; the dialogue (especially Danny's) and the situations they find themselves in are absolutely spot-on and could - with the obvious exception - almost have been lifted directly out of an episode. What's different about Keiko's stories, of course, is the slash element; she shows the characters' obvious affection for one another changing almost imperceptibly, and allows them to handle the physical aspects of their love without displaying any overblown panic or revulsion. (The temptation to think of past eras as invariably homophobic has ruined more than its fair share of fan-fiction; fortunately it's a trap this author skilfully avoids.)

This is not a dramatic story, there is no angst, and in fact not a great deal happens - by comparison with the characters' ordinary lives, anyway! However it is accurately observed and extremely well-written, and is on the whole a gentle and heart-warming piece served with a side dish of wry humour. Thoroughly recommended for those who like their slash uncomplicated and just plain fun.

Link: Country Life

Title: Country Life by Keiko Kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, humour
Length: Medium - 9,900 words
Warning: None
Rating: Author does not rate; I'd give it a PG-15 at most.


Author on LJ: sakana17 - also on Dreamwidth
Website: The Keikotorium


Summary: Danny and Brett escape London for a few days, and that's when things get interesting ...

Review: Intending to spend a quiet few days at one of the many Sinclair family houses, Brett and Danny get caught up in the sort of mayhem that occurs in so many episodes of the show. Naturally enough they do not just breeze up to the front door and let themselves in with the key - that would be too easy! No, instead they observe the house from a hay-loft (a straw-loft?) for a while beforehand, and in doing so they witness various unscheduled comings and goings. Danny, being no newcomer to Sinclair country houses, is well aware that these are probably international assassins, sinister scientists, jewel thieves or counterfeiters of some sort, and of course he also knows exactly what to do about it:

"Soon as it's dark, we'll sneak in, get caught, have a couple of fights, and get locked in the wine cellar. But at least we'll know who those creeps are and what's going on."

Only, while they're waiting for the plot to reveal itself, Brett and Danny are snuggling together in the straw - which is when things gradually begin to get intimate between them.

Keiko Kirin has a sure touch when it comes to Brett and Danny; the dialogue (especially Danny's) and the situations they find themselves in are absolutely spot-on and could - with the obvious exception - almost have been lifted directly out of an episode. What's different about Keiko's stories, of course, is the slash element; she shows the characters' obvious affection for one another changing almost imperceptibly, and allows them to handle the physical aspects of their love without displaying any overblown panic or revulsion. (The temptation to think of past eras as invariably homophobic has ruined more than its fair share of fan-fiction; fortunately it's a trap this author skilfully avoids.)

This is not a dramatic story, there is no angst, and in fact not a great deal happens - by comparison with the characters' ordinary lives, anyway! However it is accurately observed and extremely well-written, and is on the whole a gentle and heart-warming piece served with a side dish of wry humour. Thoroughly recommended for those who like their slash uncomplicated and just plain fun.

Link: Country Life

Title: Strangers Attraction by keiko kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: slash, romance, post-episode, a tad hurt-comforty
Length: Medium (4408 words)
Warning: None
Rating: NC-17


Author on LJ: sakana 17. Also on Dreamwidth; see User Info on LJ for details.
Website: the keikotorium


Summary: Brett is drawn to Danny after the events in "Angie ... Angie ... "

Review:

"Angie ... Angie ... " is an iconic episode in which an old friend from Danny's rough past betrays him and ends up dead. This story begins immediately afterwards, when Brett and Danny are driving back to Cannes, each in his own car alone with his thoughts, although the character we're following here is Brett. We are shown his inner journey as he processes what he has recently learned about Danny - their partnership is still new - and how it fits in with the feelings he is beginning to acknowledge towards him.

Brett has more or less decided to sublimate his conflicting emotions in an evening of anonymous sex - and, being Brett, of course, he knows exactly where to find it - when he re-encounters Danny in the bar of their hotel. What follows is an emotional roller-coaster ride, with Brett goading Danny into a very necessary physical catharsis. The 'healing power of sex' theme does tend to get over-done in fandom as a whole, but here it is delicately handled and it is plain that the emotional honesty between the two characters is what counts, as well as the commitment demonstrated by their mutual surrender. Danny's problems are not solved overnight, but through Brett he finds the support he needs to continue dealing with them.

The author gives us an accurate and indeed persuasive (sorry!) picture of the two characters, and captures the spirit of their banter perfectly - not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. She also manages to deal gracefully with the difficult business of endearments, the bane of any slash author's existence. Amongst the myriad epithets the two sling at one another (Dollface! Peasant!) Brett's quiet "It's been a long day, my dear," provides a much-needed moment of genuine tenderness between two men who are usually reluctant to let go of their self-created façades.

With there being such a dearth of Persuaders fiction generally it is a relief to be able to report that what does exist is of a very high quality - a fact which is amply demonstrated by this delightful little story.

Link: Strangers' Attraction

Title: Strangers Attraction by keiko kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: slash, romance, post-episode, a tad hurt-comforty
Length: Medium (4408 words)
Warning: None
Rating: NC-17


Author on LJ: sakana 17. Also on Dreamwidth; see User Info on LJ for details.
Website: the keikotorium


Summary: Brett is drawn to Danny after the events in "Angie ... Angie ... "

Review:

"Angie ... Angie ... " is an iconic episode in which an old friend from Danny's rough past betrays him and ends up dead. This story begins immediately afterwards, when Brett and Danny are driving back to Cannes, each in his own car alone with his thoughts, although the character we're following here is Brett. We are shown his inner journey as he processes what he has recently learned about Danny - their partnership is still new - and how it fits in with the feelings he is beginning to acknowledge towards him.

Brett has more or less decided to sublimate his conflicting emotions in an evening of anonymous sex - and, being Brett, of course, he knows exactly where to find it - when he re-encounters Danny in the bar of their hotel. What follows is an emotional roller-coaster ride, with Brett goading Danny into a very necessary physical catharsis. The 'healing power of sex' theme does tend to get over-done in fandom as a whole, but here it is delicately handled and it is plain that the emotional honesty between the two characters is what counts, as well as the commitment demonstrated by their mutual surrender. Danny's problems are not solved overnight, but through Brett he finds the support he needs to continue dealing with them.

The author gives us an accurate and indeed persuasive (sorry!) picture of the two characters, and captures the spirit of their banter perfectly - not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. She also manages to deal gracefully with the difficult business of endearments, the bane of any slash author's existence. Amongst the myriad epithets the two sling at one another (Dollface! Peasant!) Brett's quiet "It's been a long day, my dear," provides a much-needed moment of genuine tenderness between two men who are usually reluctant to let go of their self-created façades.

With there being such a dearth of Persuaders fiction generally it is a relief to be able to report that what does exist is of a very high quality - a fact which is amply demonstrated by this delightful little story.

Link: Strangers' Attraction

Title: Strangers Attraction by keiko kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: slash, romance, post-episode, a tad hurt-comforty
Length: Medium (4408 words)
Warning: None
Rating: NC-17


Author on LJ: sakana 17. Also on Dreamwidth; see User Info on LJ for details.
Website: the keikotorium


Summary: Brett is drawn to Danny after the events in "Angie ... Angie ... "

Review:

"Angie ... Angie ... " is an iconic episode in which an old friend from Danny's rough past betrays him and ends up dead. This story begins immediately afterwards, when Brett and Danny are driving back to Cannes, each in his own car alone with his thoughts, although the character we're following here is Brett. We are shown his inner journey as he processes what he has recently learned about Danny - their partnership is still new - and how it fits in with the feelings he is beginning to acknowledge towards him.

Brett has more or less decided to sublimate his conflicting emotions in an evening of anonymous sex - and, being Brett, of course, he knows exactly where to find it - when he re-encounters Danny in the bar of their hotel. What follows is an emotional roller-coaster ride, with Brett goading Danny into a very necessary physical catharsis. The 'healing power of sex' theme does tend to get over-done in fandom as a whole, but here it is delicately handled and it is plain that the emotional honesty between the two characters is what counts, as well as the commitment demonstrated by their mutual surrender. Danny's problems are not solved overnight, but through Brett he finds the support he needs to continue dealing with them.

The author gives us an accurate and indeed persuasive (sorry!) picture of the two characters, and captures the spirit of their banter perfectly - not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. She also manages to deal gracefully with the difficult business of endearments, the bane of any slash author's existence. Amongst the myriad epithets the two sling at one another (Dollface! Peasant!) Brett's quiet "It's been a long day, my dear," provides a much-needed moment of genuine tenderness between two men who are usually reluctant to let go of their self-created façades.

With there being such a dearth of Persuaders fiction generally it is a relief to be able to report that what does exist is of a very high quality - a fact which is amply demonstrated by this delightful little story.

Link: Strangers' Attraction

Title: Strangers Attraction by keiko kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: slash, romance, post-episode, a tad hurt-comforty
Length: Medium (4408 words)
Warning: None
Rating: NC-17


Author on LJ: sakana 17. Also on Dreamwidth; see User Info on LJ for details.
Website: the keikotorium


Summary: Brett is drawn to Danny after the events in "Angie ... Angie ... "

Review:

"Angie ... Angie ... " is an iconic episode in which an old friend from Danny's rough past betrays him and ends up dead. This story begins immediately afterwards, when Brett and Danny are driving back to Cannes, each in his own car alone with his thoughts, although the character we're following here is Brett. We are shown his inner journey as he processes what he has recently learned about Danny - their partnership is still new - and how it fits in with the feelings he is beginning to acknowledge towards him.

Brett has more or less decided to sublimate his conflicting emotions in an evening of anonymous sex - and, being Brett, of course, he knows exactly where to find it - when he re-encounters Danny in the bar of their hotel. What follows is an emotional roller-coaster ride, with Brett goading Danny into a very necessary physical catharsis. The 'healing power of sex' theme does tend to get over-done in fandom as a whole, but here it is delicately handled and it is plain that the emotional honesty between the two characters is what counts, as well as the commitment demonstrated by their mutual surrender. Danny's problems are not solved overnight, but through Brett he finds the support he needs to continue dealing with them.

The author gives us an accurate and indeed persuasive (sorry!) picture of the two characters, and captures the spirit of their banter perfectly - not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. She also manages to deal gracefully with the difficult business of endearments, the bane of any slash author's existence. Amongst the myriad epithets the two sling at one another (Dollface! Peasant!) Brett's quiet "It's been a long day, my dear," provides a much-needed moment of genuine tenderness between two men who are usually reluctant to let go of their self-created façades.

With there being such a dearth of Persuaders fiction generally it is a relief to be able to report that what does exist is of a very high quality - a fact which is amply demonstrated by this delightful little story.

Link: Strangers' Attraction

Title: Strangers Attraction by keiko kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: slash, romance, post-episode, a tad hurt-comforty
Length: Medium (4408 words)
Warning: None
Rating: NC-17


Author on LJ: sakana 17. Also on Dreamwidth; see User Info on LJ for details.
Website: the keikotorium


Summary: Brett is drawn to Danny after the events in "Angie ... Angie ... "

Review:

"Angie ... Angie ... " is an iconic episode in which an old friend from Danny's rough past betrays him and ends up dead. This story begins immediately afterwards, when Brett and Danny are driving back to Cannes, each in his own car alone with his thoughts, although the character we're following here is Brett. We are shown his inner journey as he processes what he has recently learned about Danny - their partnership is still new - and how it fits in with the feelings he is beginning to acknowledge towards him.

Brett has more or less decided to sublimate his conflicting emotions in an evening of anonymous sex - and, being Brett, of course, he knows exactly where to find it - when he re-encounters Danny in the bar of their hotel. What follows is an emotional roller-coaster ride, with Brett goading Danny into a very necessary physical catharsis. The 'healing power of sex' theme does tend to get over-done in fandom as a whole, but here it is delicately handled and it is plain that the emotional honesty between the two characters is what counts, as well as the commitment demonstrated by their mutual surrender. Danny's problems are not solved overnight, but through Brett he finds the support he needs to continue dealing with them.

The author gives us an accurate and indeed persuasive (sorry!) picture of the two characters, and captures the spirit of their banter perfectly - not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. She also manages to deal gracefully with the difficult business of endearments, the bane of any slash author's existence. Amongst the myriad epithets the two sling at one another (Dollface! Peasant!) Brett's quiet "It's been a long day, my dear," provides a much-needed moment of genuine tenderness between two men who are usually reluctant to let go of their self-created façades.

With there being such a dearth of Persuaders fiction generally it is a relief to be able to report that what does exist is of a very high quality - a fact which is amply demonstrated by this delightful little story.

Link: Strangers' Attraction

Title: Strangers Attraction by keiko kirin
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: slash, romance, post-episode, a tad hurt-comforty
Length: Medium (4408 words)
Warning: None
Rating: NC-17


Author on LJ: sakana 17. Also on Dreamwidth; see User Info on LJ for details.
Website: the keikotorium


Summary: Brett is drawn to Danny after the events in "Angie ... Angie ... "

Review:

"Angie ... Angie ... " is an iconic episode in which an old friend from Danny's rough past betrays him and ends up dead. This story begins immediately afterwards, when Brett and Danny are driving back to Cannes, each in his own car alone with his thoughts, although the character we're following here is Brett. We are shown his inner journey as he processes what he has recently learned about Danny - their partnership is still new - and how it fits in with the feelings he is beginning to acknowledge towards him.

Brett has more or less decided to sublimate his conflicting emotions in an evening of anonymous sex - and, being Brett, of course, he knows exactly where to find it - when he re-encounters Danny in the bar of their hotel. What follows is an emotional roller-coaster ride, with Brett goading Danny into a very necessary physical catharsis. The 'healing power of sex' theme does tend to get over-done in fandom as a whole, but here it is delicately handled and it is plain that the emotional honesty between the two characters is what counts, as well as the commitment demonstrated by their mutual surrender. Danny's problems are not solved overnight, but through Brett he finds the support he needs to continue dealing with them.

The author gives us an accurate and indeed persuasive (sorry!) picture of the two characters, and captures the spirit of their banter perfectly - not an easy task by any stretch of the imagination. She also manages to deal gracefully with the difficult business of endearments, the bane of any slash author's existence. Amongst the myriad epithets the two sling at one another (Dollface! Peasant!) Brett's quiet "It's been a long day, my dear," provides a much-needed moment of genuine tenderness between two men who are usually reluctant to let go of their self-created façades.

With there being such a dearth of Persuaders fiction generally it is a relief to be able to report that what does exist is of a very high quality - a fact which is amply demonstrated by this delightful little story.

Link: Strangers' Attraction

Title: Alfresco by Dorinda
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, Post-episode
Length: Medium (9933 words)
Warning: None
Rating: Not rated: mild non-explicit slash


Author on LJ: Unknown
Website: Dorinda's bare bones page


Summary: Stranded together in the open air, all buttoned up

Review:

At the end of the episode Five Miles To Midnight the two heroes, Brett and Danny (Roger Moore and Tony Curtis, for the uninitiated) are abandoned by Sid (Joan Collins!) in the middle of the Swiss countryside with no way of getting home except walking. This is the story of that walk.

Dorinda gets well and truly under the skin of her characters, particularly Danny; most of the narrative follows his internal monologue, although mercifully not in the first person. We get to witness the slow realisation of his attraction to Brett - which seems to have existed for some time but to have been carefully sublimated in their overt rivalry and bickering. Indeed, this is one of those relationships which initially seems not to have any great depth to it. However, on this long lonely walk, there is plenty of opportunity for the boys to bond more deeply - except that Brett seems particularly vulnerable and unwilling to relax.

Eventually, when Danny does manage to convince him to sit down in the shade, to drink and eat something, and to unbutton his jacket, Brett begins to unwind a little and Danny begins to fall for him even more heavily. It is Danny who makes all the moves and Brett who, although nervous of the inherent dangers, eventually responds. The love scene is beautifully-judged - lyrical, tentative, a little awkward, yet still perfectly in character; there is understanding and acceptance on both sides, and it is obvious that when these two have overcome their initial self-consciousness this is going to be a great romance.

Characters who banter as much as these two are difficult to get right in slash fiction, and I can pay this story no higher compliment than to say that Dorinda has, in fact, got Brett and Danny right; that in itself is all the reason anyone should ever need for reading Alfresco.


Link: Alfresco

Title: Alfresco by Dorinda
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, Post-episode
Length: Medium (9933 words)
Warning: None
Rating: Not rated: mild non-explicit slash


Author on LJ: Unknown
Website: Dorinda's bare bones page


Summary: Stranded together in the open air, all buttoned up

Review:

At the end of the episode Five Miles To Midnight the two heroes, Brett and Danny (Roger Moore and Tony Curtis, for the uninitiated) are abandoned by Sid (Joan Collins!) in the middle of the Swiss countryside with no way of getting home except walking. This is the story of that walk.

Dorinda gets well and truly under the skin of her characters, particularly Danny; most of the narrative follows his internal monologue, although mercifully not in the first person. We get to witness the slow realisation of his attraction to Brett - which seems to have existed for some time but to have been carefully sublimated in their overt rivalry and bickering. Indeed, this is one of those relationships which initially seems not to have any great depth to it. However, on this long lonely walk, there is plenty of opportunity for the boys to bond more deeply - except that Brett seems particularly vulnerable and unwilling to relax.

Eventually, when Danny does manage to convince him to sit down in the shade, to drink and eat something, and to unbutton his jacket, Brett begins to unwind a little and Danny begins to fall for him even more heavily. It is Danny who makes all the moves and Brett who, although nervous of the inherent dangers, eventually responds. The love scene is beautifully-judged - lyrical, tentative, a little awkward, yet still perfectly in character; there is understanding and acceptance on both sides, and it is obvious that when these two have overcome their initial self-consciousness this is going to be a great romance.

Characters who banter as much as these two are difficult to get right in slash fiction, and I can pay this story no higher compliment than to say that Dorinda has, in fact, got Brett and Danny right; that in itself is all the reason anyone should ever need for reading Alfresco.


Link: Alfresco

Title: Alfresco by Dorinda
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, Post-episode
Length: Medium (9933 words)
Warning: None
Rating: Not rated: mild non-explicit slash


Author on LJ: Unknown
Website: Dorinda's bare bones page


Summary: Stranded together in the open air, all buttoned up

Review:

At the end of the episode Five Miles To Midnight the two heroes, Brett and Danny (Roger Moore and Tony Curtis, for the uninitiated) are abandoned by Sid (Joan Collins!) in the middle of the Swiss countryside with no way of getting home except walking. This is the story of that walk.

Dorinda gets well and truly under the skin of her characters, particularly Danny; most of the narrative follows his internal monologue, although mercifully not in the first person. We get to witness the slow realisation of his attraction to Brett - which seems to have existed for some time but to have been carefully sublimated in their overt rivalry and bickering. Indeed, this is one of those relationships which initially seems not to have any great depth to it. However, on this long lonely walk, there is plenty of opportunity for the boys to bond more deeply - except that Brett seems particularly vulnerable and unwilling to relax.

Eventually, when Danny does manage to convince him to sit down in the shade, to drink and eat something, and to unbutton his jacket, Brett begins to unwind a little and Danny begins to fall for him even more heavily. It is Danny who makes all the moves and Brett who, although nervous of the inherent dangers, eventually responds. The love scene is beautifully-judged - lyrical, tentative, a little awkward, yet still perfectly in character; there is understanding and acceptance on both sides, and it is obvious that when these two have overcome their initial self-consciousness this is going to be a great romance.

Characters who banter as much as these two are difficult to get right in slash fiction, and I can pay this story no higher compliment than to say that Dorinda has, in fact, got Brett and Danny right; that in itself is all the reason anyone should ever need for reading Alfresco.


Link: Alfresco

Title: Alfresco by Dorinda
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, Post-episode
Length: Medium (9933 words)
Warning: None
Rating: Not rated: mild non-explicit slash


Author on LJ: Unknown
Website: Dorinda's bare bones page


Summary: Stranded together in the open air, all buttoned up

Review:

At the end of the episode Five Miles To Midnight the two heroes, Brett and Danny (Roger Moore and Tony Curtis, for the uninitiated) are abandoned by Sid (Joan Collins!) in the middle of the Swiss countryside with no way of getting home except walking. This is the story of that walk.

Dorinda gets well and truly under the skin of her characters, particularly Danny; most of the narrative follows his internal monologue, although mercifully not in the first person. We get to witness the slow realisation of his attraction to Brett - which seems to have existed for some time but to have been carefully sublimated in their overt rivalry and bickering. Indeed, this is one of those relationships which initially seems not to have any great depth to it. However, on this long lonely walk, there is plenty of opportunity for the boys to bond more deeply - except that Brett seems particularly vulnerable and unwilling to relax.

Eventually, when Danny does manage to convince him to sit down in the shade, to drink and eat something, and to unbutton his jacket, Brett begins to unwind a little and Danny begins to fall for him even more heavily. It is Danny who makes all the moves and Brett who, although nervous of the inherent dangers, eventually responds. The love scene is beautifully-judged - lyrical, tentative, a little awkward, yet still perfectly in character; there is understanding and acceptance on both sides, and it is obvious that when these two have overcome their initial self-consciousness this is going to be a great romance.

Characters who banter as much as these two are difficult to get right in slash fiction, and I can pay this story no higher compliment than to say that Dorinda has, in fact, got Brett and Danny right; that in itself is all the reason anyone should ever need for reading Alfresco.


Link: Alfresco

Title: Alfresco by Dorinda
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, Post-episode
Length: Medium (9933 words)
Warning: None
Rating: Not rated: mild non-explicit slash


Author on LJ: Unknown
Website: Dorinda's bare bones page


Summary: Stranded together in the open air, all buttoned up

Review:

At the end of the episode Five Miles To Midnight the two heroes, Brett and Danny (Roger Moore and Tony Curtis, for the uninitiated) are abandoned by Sid (Joan Collins!) in the middle of the Swiss countryside with no way of getting home except walking. This is the story of that walk.

Dorinda gets well and truly under the skin of her characters, particularly Danny; most of the narrative follows his internal monologue, although mercifully not in the first person. We get to witness the slow realisation of his attraction to Brett - which seems to have existed for some time but to have been carefully sublimated in their overt rivalry and bickering. Indeed, this is one of those relationships which initially seems not to have any great depth to it. However, on this long lonely walk, there is plenty of opportunity for the boys to bond more deeply - except that Brett seems particularly vulnerable and unwilling to relax.

Eventually, when Danny does manage to convince him to sit down in the shade, to drink and eat something, and to unbutton his jacket, Brett begins to unwind a little and Danny begins to fall for him even more heavily. It is Danny who makes all the moves and Brett who, although nervous of the inherent dangers, eventually responds. The love scene is beautifully-judged - lyrical, tentative, a little awkward, yet still perfectly in character; there is understanding and acceptance on both sides, and it is obvious that when these two have overcome their initial self-consciousness this is going to be a great romance.

Characters who banter as much as these two are difficult to get right in slash fiction, and I can pay this story no higher compliment than to say that Dorinda has, in fact, got Brett and Danny right; that in itself is all the reason anyone should ever need for reading Alfresco.


Link: Alfresco

Title: Alfresco by Dorinda
Fandom: The Persuaders
Pairing: Brett/Danny
Categories: Romance, Post-episode
Length: Medium (9933 words)
Warning: None
Rating: Not rated: mild non-explicit slash


Author on LJ: Unknown
Website: Dorinda's bare bones page


Summary: Stranded together in the open air, all buttoned up

Review:

At the end of the episode Five Miles To Midnight the two heroes, Brett and Danny (Roger Moore and Tony Curtis, for the uninitiated) are abandoned by Sid (Joan Collins!) in the middle of the Swiss countryside with no way of getting home except walking. This is the story of that walk.

Dorinda gets well and truly under the skin of her characters, particularly Danny; most of the narrative follows his internal monologue, although mercifully not in the first person. We get to witness the slow realisation of his attraction to Brett - which seems to have existed for some time but to have been carefully sublimated in their overt rivalry and bickering. Indeed, this is one of those relationships which initially seems not to have any great depth to it. However, on this long lonely walk, there is plenty of opportunity for the boys to bond more deeply - except that Brett seems particularly vulnerable and unwilling to relax.

Eventually, when Danny does manage to convince him to sit down in the shade, to drink and eat something, and to unbutton his jacket, Brett begins to unwind a little and Danny begins to fall for him even more heavily. It is Danny who makes all the moves and Brett who, although nervous of the inherent dangers, eventually responds. The love scene is beautifully-judged - lyrical, tentative, a little awkward, yet still perfectly in character; there is understanding and acceptance on both sides, and it is obvious that when these two have overcome their initial self-consciousness this is going to be a great romance.

Characters who banter as much as these two are difficult to get right in slash fiction, and I can pay this story no higher compliment than to say that Dorinda has, in fact, got Brett and Danny right; that in itself is all the reason anyone should ever need for reading Alfresco.


Link: Alfresco