In the first novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire
series, a rare bond is formed between a young man and a dragon, and
together they must battle in the Napoleonic Wars.
"A terrifically entertaining fantasy novel."--Stephen King
Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as
valiant warriors rise to Britain's defense by taking to the skies . . .
not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons.
When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious
cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his
seafaring life into an uncertain future-and an unexpected kinship with a
most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the
Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash
course in the daring tactics of airborne battle. For as France's own
dragon-borne forces rally to breach British soil in Bonaparte's boldest
gambit, Laurence and Temeraire must soar into their own baptism of fire.
"Just when you think you've seen every variation possible on the
dragon story, along comes Naomi Novik. . . . Her wonderful Temeraire is
a dragon for the ages."--Terry Brooks
Don't miss any of Naomi Novik's magical Temeraire series
HIS MAJESTY'S DRAGON - THRONE OF JADE - BLACK POWDER WAR - EMPIRE OF
IVORY - VICTORY OF EAGLES - TONGUES OF SERPENTS - CRUCIBLE OF GOLD -
BLOOD OF TYRANTS - LEAGUE OF DRAGONS
