In the second novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire
series, the Napoleonic Wars take Captain Will Laurence and his dragon to
China on a perilous mission.
"Full of wonderful characters with real heart."--Peter Jackson
When Britain intercepted a French ship and its precious cargo--an
unhatched dragon's egg--Captain Will Laurence of HMS Reliant
unexpectedly became master and commander of the noble dragon he named
Temeraire. As new recruits in Britain's Aerial Corps, man and dragon
soon proved their mettle in daring combat against Napoleon Bonaparte's
invading forces.
Now China has discovered that its rare gift, intended for Napoleon, has
fallen into British hands--and an angry Chinese delegation vows to
reclaim the remarkable beast. A reluctant Laurence has no choice but to
take Temeraire back to China--a long voyage fraught with peril,
intrigue, and the untold terrors of the deep. Yet once the pair reaches
the court of the Chinese emperor, even more shocking discoveries and
darker dangers await.
"Readers with a penchant for both Patrick O'Brian and Anne McCaffrey
may have found their perfect match. Naomi Novik beautifully renders an
1800s Europe in which naval buffs and dragon lovers will be keen to
immerse themselves."--Alan Dean Foster, author of the Pip & Flinx
series
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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
