The Chinese have demanded his return and the British cannot refuse them - they cannot afford to provoke the asian super-power into allying themselves with the French - even if it costs them the most powerful weapon in their arsenal and inflicts the most unimaginable pain upon Laurence and his dragon. Temeraire's egg was captured and claimed by the British at sea, but he was meant to be the companion of the Emperor Napoleon and not captained by a mere officer in the British Air Corps. History takes flight in the second book of Naomi Noviks deliciously addictive series which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and. Temeraire is a Celestial dragon, the most highly-prized of all draconic breeds famed for their intelligence, agility and most of all for the Divine Wind - their terrible roar capable of shattering the heavy timbers of war ships, shattering woodland and destroying other dragons mid-flight. Yet once the pair reaches the court of the Chinese emperor, even more shocking discoveries and darker dangers await.History takes flight in the second book of Naomi Novik's deliciously addictive series which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and skillfully layers the timeline with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England.Ĭaptain William Laurence of the British Air Corps and his dragon, Temeraire, begin their slow voyage to China, fearful that upon landing they will be forced to part by Imperial decree. Facing the gallows for his defiance, Laurence has no choice but to accompany Temeraire back to the Far East - a long voyage fraught with peril, intrigue, and the untold terrors of the deep.
Start a free 30-day trial today and get your first audiobook free. 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. Listen to 'Throne of Jade' by Naomi Novik available from Rakuten Kobo. As new recruits in Britain's Aerial Corps, man and dragon soon proved their mettle in daring combat against Bonaparte's invading forces. 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. 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) “Readers with a penchant for both Patrick O’Brian and Anne McCaffrey may have found their perfect match.
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