Julian Hartwood

Gilded Cage (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The story follows Cordelia Ashford and Duke Jasper Hawthorne as they return from exile to find their beloved city under the oppressive rule of Lord Victor Marlowe. As tensions between classes reach a boiling point, Cordelia and Jasper work to build alliances across social divides. They face numerous challenges, including violent uprisings, betrayals, and Marlowe's increasingly tyrannical measures. Key allies emerge, such as the shrewd Lady Eliza Montrose and the passionate reformer Evelyn Fairchild. The story culminates in a daring plan to overthrow Marlowe's regime, centered around a grand soirée that brings together all levels of Avondale society. In a climactic confrontation at the city's central spire, Cordelia and her allies manage to depose Marlowe and establish a new Council of Equals. The novel concludes with Avondale taking its first steps towards becoming a truly equitable society. Cordelia and Jasper, their bond strengthened by shared trials, commit to leading the city into this new era. The story ends on a note of hope, emphasizing the ongoing work of maintaining unity and progress in the face of lingering challenges.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rickley Loom
• Seitenzahl: 166
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Juli 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788794470629
• Artikelnr.: 72356956