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The Last Hours · Paris and London, after Chain of Iron

Chain of Thorns

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Cordelia returns from Paris to a London under threat from Belial

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Not required. It's left out of the main story but is part of the full chronological order.

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Quick recap

In Paris with Matthew, Cordelia carries her bond to Lilith, her father's death and the end of her marriage. News that Tatiana Blackthorn has escaped the Adamant Citadel and that Belial threatens London brings her home. Back in the city, the Herondales are suspected of dealing with demons. The friends, split by secrets, are cut off from help when Belial's army attacks and must swallow their pride to save London. In the final battle, Belial is defeated, Cordelia is freed from her oath to Lilith and makes up with James. In the epilogue, Cordelia and Lucie take their parabatai vows.

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What changed on screen

  1. Behind the scenesAlmost a year late

    The book came out nearly a year late because of pandemic delays. Clare has said she planned a far more tragic ending but couldn't bring herself to write it then.

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  2. Behind the scenesThe writing soundtrack

    The song Cassandra Clare played most while writing was Halsey's "Lilith."

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