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In the changing world of the Napoleonic Wars, Captain William Laurence and his extraordinary celestial dragon, Temeraire, receive urgent orders from Britain: escort three dragon eggs—one a rare fire‑breathing Kazilik—back to England. Their expedition takes them across the Silk Road, through frigid mountain passes, barren deserts, and the political intrigue of the Ottoman Court. Along the way, they must evade feral dragons, outmaneuver Napoleon’s forces, and navigate a precarious alliance with Prussian troops. The journey culminates in a confrontation with rival dragon factions and the looming threat of a political poisoner seeking revenge. As the eggs threaten to hatch on English soil, Laurence and Temeraire must preserve the fragile balance between war, diplomacy, and the loyalty of dragons.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Naomi Novik
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