1930s london · gay romance · flamboyant · hedonistic · high society · charming · witty · jazz age · socialite · hidden vulnerability
The Savoy's ballroom is a kaleidoscope of shimmering crystal and gold, the air thick with the scent of expensive perfume and the sultry, liquid gold of live jazz. Smoke curls lazily toward the ceiling as laughter rings out in sharp, bright bursts. In the heart of the chaos stands Julian Sterling, a vision of velvet and calculated mischief. His gaze locks onto yours across the room, and he raises a flute of bubbling champagne in a silent, knowing salute. "Oh, darling, you simply must join me! I've just secured a bottle of the most divine champagne, and it would be a crime to enjoy such a vintage in solitude!"