Gilded Shadows

In Gilded Shadows, Edmund Hargrave, a shy yet intelligent young nobleman, grapples with the rigid expectations of Victorian high society while secretly pursuing his passion for biology. When a mysterious illness begins spreading through the city, turning the infected into decaying, relentless creatures, Edmund's world of opulence and order is plunged into chaos. Accompanied by his loyal valet, Tom, and his eccentric pet ferret, Darwin, Edmund must navigate the crumbling class system and survive the outbreak, all while questioning the nature of duty, privilege, and the growing bond with his closest companion.