“Novik’s influences run the gamut from Jane Austen to Patrick O’Brian, with a side trip through Anne McCaffrey. was immediately hooked by the writing, the research and the sheer courage of the whole enterprise.” - Chicago Tribune All hail Naomi Novik.” - The Washington Post Book World “ is soaring on the wings of a dragon.” - The New York Times At its heart, it’s a story about friendship that transcends not only time and class, but species.” -NPR “Novik has accomplished something singular with her Temeraire series. . . . as well as the impossible wonder of gilded fantasy.” -Entertainment Weekly (Editor’s Choice, Grade: A) “A completely authentic tale, brimming with all the detail and richness one looks for . . . “Enthralling reading-it’s like Jane Austen playing Dungeons & Dragons with Eragon’s Christopher Paolini.” - Time Her wonderful Temeraire is a dragon for the ages.” -Terry Brooks “Just when you think you’ve seen every variation possible on the dragon story, along comes Naomi Novik.

Not only is it a new way to utilize dragons, it’s a very clever one and fits neatly into the historical niche this author has used.” -Anne McCaffrey Is it hard to imagine a cross between Susanna Clarke, of Norrell and Strange fame, and the late Patrick O’Brian? Not if you’ve read this wonderful, arresting novel.” -Stephen King “A terrifically entertaining fantasy novel . . . is a terrific meld of two genres that I particularly love-fantasy and historical epic.” -Peter Jackson “These are beautifully written novels-not only fresh, original, and fast paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart. Praise for His Majesty’s Dragon and the Temeraire series But what chance do they have against the massed forces of Bonaparte’s implacable army?ĭon’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series

Then, faced with shattering betrayal in an unexpected place, Laurence, Temeraire, and their squad must launch a daring offensive. Yet disaster threatens the mission at every turn-thanks to the diabolical machinations of the Chinese dragon Lien, who blames Temeraire for her master’s death and vows to ally herself with Napoleon and take vengeance. Time is of the essence if the eggs are to be borne home before hatching. Three valuable dragon eggs have been purchased from the Ottoman Empire, and Laurence and Temeraire must detour to Istanbul to escort the precious cargo back to England.

In the third novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, Captain Will Laurence and his dragon transport precious cargo while fending off enemies on all sides.Īfter their fateful adventure in China, Captain Will Laurence of His Majesty’ s Aerial Corps and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are waylaid by a mysterious envoy bearing urgent new orders from Britain.

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