“All hail Naomi Novik for seizing on an entirely different set of literary conventions for her fantasy debut. “A completely authentic tale, brimming with all the detail and richness one look for in military yarns as well as the impossible wonder of gilded fantasy.” (Editor's Choice, Grade: A) Is it hard to imagine a cross between Susanna Clarke, of Norrell and Strange fame, and the late Patrick O’Brian? Not if you've read this wonderful, arresting novel.” “ Temeraire is a terrifically entertaining fantasy novel. Here’s just a brief taste of the raves these novels have been receiving. In Throne of Jade, Temeraire and Captain William Laurence engage in adventures in the Far East. Rather than reveal plot points, we’ll assume you’re familiar with the novels’ basic premise that a British naval officer in the Napoleonic wars unintentionally becomes the handler of a combat dragon. Please note: We have the first five Temeraire books under contract
Then, faced with shattering betrayal in an unexpected place, Laurence, Temeraire, and their squad must launch a daring offensive.Subterranean Press is proud to announce the third volume of one of the most beloved fantasy series being published currently. Yet disaster threatens the mission at every turn-thanks to the diabolical machinations of the Chinese dragon Lien, who blames Temeraire for her master’s death and vows to ally herself with Napoleon and take vengeance. Time is of the essence if the eggs are to be borne home before hatching. Three valuable dragon eggs have been purchased from the Ottoman Empire, and Laurence and Temeraire must detour to Istanbul to escort the precious cargo back to England.
In the third novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, Captain Will Laurence and his dragon transport precious cargo while fending off enemies on all sides.Īfter their fateful adventure in China, Captain Will Laurence of His Majesty’ s Aerial Corps and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are waylaid by a mysterious envoy bearing urgent new orders from Britain.
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