Vic James

A modern Britain An age-old cruelty Britain's magically skilled aristocracy compels all commoners to serve them for ten years - and now it's the Hadleys' turn. Abi Hadley is assigned to England's most ruthless noble family. The secrets she uncovers could win her freedom - or break her heart. Her brother Luke is enslaved in a brutal factory town, where new friends' ideals might cost him everything. Then while the elite vie for power, a young aristocrat plots to remake the world with his dark gifts. As Britain moves from anger to defiance, all three must take sides. And the consequences of their choices will change everything, forever.

«Ya sabes lo que dicen: si haces tu decenio de esclavitud demasiado pronto, jamás lo superarás; si lo haces demasiado tarde, jamás lo acabarás.»En el mundo hay dos tipos de personas: Diestros y Ordin

A gripping Orwellian vision of Britain, with a rebellious Hunger Games heart, Bright Ruin is the third and final title in Vic James's electrifying Dark Gifts Trilogy, following Tarnished City. A shattered country A world-changing magic Magically gifted aristocrats rule Britain, and the people must serve them. But rebellion now strikes at the heart of the old order. Abi has escaped public execution, thanks to an unexpected ally. Her brother Luke is on the run with Silyen Jardine, the most mysterious aristocrat of all. And as political and magical conflicts escalate, each must decide how far they'll go for their beliefs.

En un món amb mags poderosos i gent ordinària, uns fan servir el seu poder per oprimir i dominar els altres.«Ja saps el que diuen: si fas el teu decenni d''esclavitud massa d''hora, mai el superaràs;

«Ya sabes lo que dicen: si haces tu decenio de esclavitud demasiado pronto, jamás lo superarás; si lo haces demasiado tarde,jamás lo acabarás.»Luke está prisionero, condenado por un asesinato que no

En un mundo con poderosos magos y gente corriente, los primeros usan su poder para oprimir y dominar a los demás.«Ya sabes lo que dicen: si haces tu decenio de esclavitud demasiado pronto, jamás lo s

Dans le jeu du pouvoir, chacun risque sa vie. Dans une Angleterre alternative, chacun doit donner 10 ans de sa vie en esclavage. Seuls quelques privilégiés, les Égaux, riches aristocrates aux pouvoirs surnaturels, restent libres et gouvernent le pays. Abi, 18 ans, et son frere Luke, 16 ans, voient leur destin bouleverse quand leurs parents decident de partir tous ensemble accomplir leurs jours desclavage. Abi devient domestique au service de la puissante famille Jardine. Le somptueux decor dans lequel elle evolue dissimule en realite de terribles dangers, car chez les Egaux, les luttes de pouvoir sont sans pitie. Et lorsquelle tombe amoureuse dun de ses maitres, cest sa vie meme qui est en peril...Luke, quant a lui, a ete exile dans la ville industrielle de Millmoor. Dans un environnement brutal et pollue, il sepuise a la tache. Cependant, dautres, comme lui, partagent ses ideaux de liberte. Il decouvre alors quil existe un pouvoir bien plus grand que la magie : la rebellion.

En un mundo con poderosos magos y gente corriente, los primeros usan su poder para oprimir y dominar a los demás.«Ya sabes lo que dicen: si haces tu decenio de esclavitud demasiado pronto, jamás lo s

From the bestselling author of Sanctuary comes a thrilling Orwellian vision of Britain, with a rebellious Hunger Games heart. Gilded Cage is the astonishing debut novel by Vic James, and the first title in her electrifying The Dark Gifts Trilogy.A modern Britain.An age-old cruelty.Britains magically skilled aristocracy compels all commoners to serve them for ten years and now its the Hadleys turn. Abi Hadley is assigned to Englands most ruthless noble family. The secrets she uncovers could win her freedom or break her heart. Her brother Luke is enslaved in a brutal factory town, where new friends ideals might cost him everything.Then while the elite vie for power, a young aristocrat plots to remake the world with his dark gifts. As Britain moves from anger to defiance, all three must take sides. And the consequences of their choices will change everything, forever.A dark and intriguing vision of an alternate, magic-drenched Britain, Gilded Cage kept me up way into the night Aliette de Bodard, author of The House of Shattered WingsContinue the fantasy series with Tarnished City and Bright Ruin.

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 Jamess electrifying Dark Gifts Trilogy, following Gilded Cage.A corrupted cityA dark dream of powerLuke is a prisoner, condemned for a murder he didnt 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 countrys darkest hour approaches. Freedom and knowledge both come at a cost. So who will pay the price?

From the bestselling author of Sanctuary comes a gripping Orwellian vision of Britain, with a rebellious Hunger Games heart. Bright Ruin is the third and final title in Vic Jamess electrifying Dark Gifts Trilogy, following Tarnished City.A shattered countryA world-changing magicMagically gifted aristocrats rule Britain, and the people must serve them. But rebellion now strikes at the heart of the old order. Abi has escaped public execution, thanks to an unexpected ally. Her brother Luke is on the run with Silyen Jardine, the most mysterious aristocrat of all. And as political and magical conflicts escalate, each must decide how far theyll go for their beliefs. Dragons clash in the skies, as two powerful women duel for the soul of Britain. A symbol of government will blaze as it dies, and doors between worlds will open and close forever. But the battle within human hearts will be the fiercest of all.

En un món amb mags poderosos i gent ordinària, uns fan servir el seu poder per oprimir i dominar els altres.«Ja saps el que diuen: si fas el teu decenni d''esclavitud massa d''hora, mai el superaràs;