Imagine a city made of gold, and each thing in it made of gold, and every person as golden as a precious statue. . . .A magus dreams of turning London into a city of gold, but he cannot do it alone and so he kidnaps a child called Jack, who he is sure will help him realise his ambition. But Jack is not a willing assistant and instead he embarks on a magical adventure to save the city, release a dragon and set free seven other boys kidnapped in the past.An enchanting novel filled with magic and mystery.