Tarnished City
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:7th Sep '17
Should be back in stock very soon
The second title in the gripping Dark Gifts Trilogy by Vic James
From the bestselling author of Sanctuary comes a thrilling Orwellian vision of Britain, with a rebellious Hunger Games heart. Tarnished City is the second title in Vic James's electrifying Dark Gifts Trilogy, following Gilded Cage.
A corrupted city
A dark dream of power
Luke is a prisoner, condemned for a murder he didn’t commit. Abi is a fugitive, desperate to free him before magic breaks his mind. But as the Jardines tighten their grip on a turbulent Britain, brother and sister face a fight greater than their own.
New alliances and old feuds will remake the nation, leaving Abi and Luke questioning everything – and everyone – they know. And as Silyen Jardine hungers for the forgotten Skill of the legendary Wonder King, the country’s darkest hour approaches. Freedom and knowledge both come at a cost. So who will pay the price?
Beautifully characterised and compellingly plotted, Gilded Cage is an impressive debut -- Guardian on Gilded Cage
A dazzling addition to the growing genre of alternative historical fiction, James's first novel has the added bonus of compelling page-turnability -- Daily Mail on Gilded Cage
I really enjoyed this. It was a fast-paced, entertaining story, in a world that left me wanting to find out more. I will definitely be getting the next book when it comes out -- Genevieve Cogman on Gilded Cage
A dark and intriguing vision of an alternate, magic-drenched Britain, Gilded Cage kept me up way into the night -- Aliette de Bodard on Gilded Cage
Brisk plotting, sympathetic characters and plenty of intrigue will keep readers on the edges of their seats, eager for the next book in a very promising series -- Publishers Weekly on Gilded Cage
Fans will appreciate the multifaceted complexity of James’s world and its lively, determined characters * Publishers Weekly *
A deft dark mirror . . . gripping from start to finish * Speculative Herald *
This book has an urgency running throughout which makes it hard to put down * Fantasy Book Review *
ISBN: 9781509821495
Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 29mm
Weight: 329g
464 pages