In 1903 Edwardian London, Shadowhunter Cordelia Carstairs arrives with her brother to prevent their family's ruin after her father is accused of a terrible crime. Determined to forge her own path as a hero rather than marry for convenience, Cordelia reconnects with childhood friends James and Lucie Herondale. She is soon drawn into their vibrant supernatural society, navigating glittering ballrooms and secret gatherings where various magical beings mingle.

However, their world is shattered by a series of unprecedented demon attacks plaguing London. These new, daylight-walking demons are resistant to traditional Shadowhunter methods and spread an incurable poison, forcing the city into quarantine. Trapped, Cordelia and her friends uncover a connection to a dark legacy that bestows incredible powers, compelling them to make a brutal choice that reveals the true cost of heroism, all while Cordelia harbors a secret love for the engaged James.

Why You Should Read?

• Immerse yourself in a richly detailed Edwardian London with a unique blend of historical fiction and urban fantasy.
• Follow a compelling protagonist's journey as she defies societal expectations to become a hero.
• Experience a thrilling mystery with new, formidable demonic threats and high-stakes supernatural combat.
• Explore themes of forbidden love, friendship, and the discovery of extraordinary hidden powers within a secret society.