1920s Merthur AU; Mob boss Uther Pendragon runs the city of Camelot and is so determined to shut down sinful jazz bar and speakeasy The Magic Room that he sends his playboy son undercover to destroy it. Little does Arthur realise that he'll soon fall for the music, the people and especially the club owner, the elusive Merlin Emrys. (Character death in later chapters)

Arthur was just a royal prat of a prince until Morgause came along and put a curse on him. Now he has a year to find someone who can love him and help him understand the true meaning of his destiny. Too bad all he has is an annoying secret warlock. Beauty and the Beast!AU. Slash.