The Last Hours: Chain of Gold

Cassandra Clare's "Chain of Gold," the first installment in her fresh trilogy, invites readers into a world where malevolence lurks in the open, and love proves sharper than any weapon. This novel is a captivating addition to the Shadowhunters series. The narrative centers around Cordelia Carstairs, who has spent her life mastering the art of demon hunting. When her father faces grave accusations, Cordelia and her brother venture to Edwardian London, hoping to salvage their family's reputation. Meanwhile, Cordelia's mother dreams of seeing her daughter wed, but Cordelia aspires to pursue bravery over matrimony. Amidst this turbulent time, she reunites with her childhood friends, James and Lucie Herondale, and finds herself enveloped in a realm of opulent gatherings, clandestine meetings, and mystical gatherings, where vampires mingle with warlocks, mermaids, and magicians. Cordelia must conceal her love for James, who is destined for another. The situation escalates when an unprecedented wave of demon attacks strikes London, unleashing chaos. These demons, unlike any the Shadowhunters have previously encountered, prowl openly in daylight, inflict untreatable poison, and are seemingly invincible. Cordelia and her allies are caught in the city's turmoil, uncovering a hidden inheritance of dark powers linking them to a menacing past. This realization compels them to confront a ruthless decision, revealing the harsh reality of heroism.