Her wonderful Temeraire is a dragon for the ages. “Just when you think you’ve seen every variation possible on the dragon story, along comes Naomi Novik. 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. 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 the most part, it’s well-written and imaginative, with heroes, epic conflicts, and twists and reversals that literally make me cheer out loud. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future–and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. I love the Temeraire series, and His Majesty’s Dragon is an excellent piece of historical fantasy with a military edge. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. 4.14 10,497 ratings1,131 reviews The final adventure in the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series that started with the beloved His Majesty’s Dragon which has won fans of Napoleonic-era military history, Anne McCaffrey’s Pern novels, and Patrick O’Brian’s seafaring adventures.
“A terrifically entertaining fantasy novel.”-Stephen KingĪerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain’s defense by taking to the skies. Synopsis: 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.
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