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Chain of GoldCassandra ClareThe Last Hours, book 1

Characters in Chain of Gold

9 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • James Herondale

    Cordelia's childhood friend and the leader of a close circle at the London Institute, he carries a shadowy inheritance from his warlock heritage.

    Also in Chain of Iron, Chain of Thorns

  • Cordelia Carstairs

    A Shadowhunter who wields the family sword Cortana and comes to London to help restore her family's reputation after her father's arrest.

    Also in Chain of Iron, Chain of Thorns

Supporting characters

  • Lucie Herondale

    James's younger sister, a writer who can see and command ghosts, and Cordelia's closest friend in London.

    Also in Chain of Iron, Chain of Thorns

  • Matthew Fairchild

    James's parabatai, charming and reckless, and fiercely protective of his friends including Cordelia.

    Also in Chain of Iron, Chain of Thorns

  • Thomas Lightwood

    A gentle member of James's circle, recently back from his travel year and glad to be among his friends again.

    Also in Chain of Iron, Chain of Thorns

  • Christopher Lightwood

    An absent-minded inventor of the group who is usually found experimenting in a laboratory.

    Also in Chain of Iron, Chain of Thorns

  • Alastair Carstairs

    Cordelia's stern older brother, who travels to London with her and keeps a secret of his own.

    Also in Chain of Iron, Chain of Thorns

  • Anna Lightwood

    A bohemian Shadowhunter whom the older generation disapproves of, who looks out for the younger members of the circle.

    Also in Chain of Iron, Ghosts of the Shadow Market

  • Grace Blackthorn

    The mysterious adopted daughter of Tatiana Blackthorn, with whom James becomes infatuated.

    Also in Chain of Iron, Chain of Thorns