guardian 25,526

[finnsharp]

25a last one - can't figure it.

person from riga in unpleasant surroundings - is it brussels? ?I?L?T?E (8)

would be mosr grateful for any help, please? many thanks in advance

[ladyalex]

Violette ?

[Lie-in King]

With respect to ladyalex -

25a Villette - 'Lett' (from Riga) (in) 'vile' - refers to -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villette_(novel)

[ladyalex]

Perfect, your Maj.
Violette was a guess...only word I could get with 'Lett inside and fitting the letters.
See you later , no doubt ...and Happy New Year to you .