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"Irina" by Mark Aster (sex & political intrigue) 10, 10, 10 http://www.dejanews.com/getdoc.xp?AN=331187975 "Irina" by Mark Aster (MyFrThAl@aol.com). This story is greatly different from what we normally expect from this author. It combines sex and political intrigue - a combination that will obviously be unfamiliar to American and British readers. It's an exceptionally well written story, but too complex for me to attempt to summarize here. Don't let that scare you away. It's an excellent, sexy story. Ratings for "Irina" Athena (technical quality): 10 Venus (plot & character): 10 Celeste (appeal to reviewer): 10