Is it hard to imagine a cross between Susanna Clarke, of Norrell and Strange fame, and the late Patrick OBrian? Not if youve read this wonderful, arresting novel.-Stephen King A splendid series. is a terrific meld of two genres that I particularly love-fantasy and historical epic.-Peter Jackson A terrifically entertaining fantasy novel. 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 and Flinx series Dont miss any of Naomi Noviks magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTYS 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 Review Quotes Praise for His Majestys Dragon and the Temeraire series These are beautifully written novels-not only fresh, original, and fast paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart. Readers with a penchant for both Patrick OBrian and Anne McCaffrey may have found their perfect match. Yet once the pair reaches the court of the Chinese emperor, even more shocking discoveries and darker dangers await.

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. 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. As new recruits in Britains Aerial Corps, man and dragon soon proved their mettle in daring combat against Napoleon Bonapartes invading forces. Full of wonderful characters with real heart.-Peter Jackson When Britain intercepted a French ship and its precious cargo-an unhatched dragons egg-Captain Will Laurence of HMS Reliant unexpectedly became master and commander of the noble dragon he named Temeraire. Book Synopsis 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. Facing hanging for his unwitting role, Laurence is now trying to return the hatched dragon to the Far East, unaware that he may be facing even worse troubles if he manages to reach the Chinese court. About the Book British ships captain Will Laurence has created an international incident by snatching a dragons egg meant as a gift from the Chinese emperor to Napoleon.

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