Gilded Cage

Gilded Cage, the debut novel by Vic James and first in The Dark Gifts Trilogy, presents a modern Britain imbued with magic and age-old cruelty, where a powerful aristocracy forces commoners into ten years of service. The story follows Abi Hadley and her brother Luke as they navigate this oppressive society, uncovering secrets that could alter their lives, amid political schemes and a young aristocrat’s efforts to reshape the world. With its dark, magical universe and themes of rebellion and choice, the novel offers an engaging and thought-provoking vision of an alternate Britain.