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The City of Gold and Lead

The City of Gold and Lead

DystopianMusic
Pages
304
Published
1970
Language
English

Synopsis

Having escaped the oppressive rule of the Tripods, Will and his friends find themselves in a free community. But their fight for freedom isn't over. They undertake a dangerous mission into the heart of the Tripods' territory, posing as contestants in the annual Games. Their goal: to infiltrate the City of Gold and Lead and find a way to liberate humanity.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousTenseDarkThought-Provoking
QuestSurvivalSacrifice

Genres

Dystopian Music Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Young Adult

Authors

J
John Christopher

John Christopher is the author of the popular Dangerous Vegetables series. He writes thrilling adventure stories that are a hit with readers.

S
Sam Youd

Sam Youd, who wrote under a number of pseudonyms is particularly noted for his works written as John Christopher such as the Tripods Trilogy or the Sword of the Spirits Trilogy. Sam Youd was born in Huyton, Lancashire (though Youd is an old Cheshire surname). He adopted the name Christopher Samuel Youd for his professional writings, leading to the widespread but mistaken belief that that was his birth name. Throughout his life he was known simply as Sam to his friends and acquaintance...

Characters

BeanpoleProtagonist
All characters in The City of Gold and Lead

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The City of Gold and Lead a standalone book?

    This book is the second installment in The Tripods trilogy. While it continues the overarching narrative, it can be enjoyed as a distinct adventure within the series.

  • Is there a TV adaptation of The Tripods series?

    The Tripods series, which includes The City of Gold and Lead, was adapted into a BBC television series in the mid-1980s. The adaptation covers the events of the first two books.