Temeraire

Black Powder War

By: Naomi Novik

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Hardcover | 1 January 2007

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History takes flight in the third book of Naomi Novik'¬"s deliciously addictive Temeraire series which captures the Napoleonic period and skillfully layers historical events with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England. With the Chinese threat neatly dissolved, Temeraire is free to return to Britain and continue to help his friends defend Britain. But before they board the ship, Laurence '¬" now a member of the Chinese Imperial family by adoption '¬" recieves orders from the British Air Corps that he and Temeraire are not to sail with the British forces. Instead they must take the shorter route to rendevous by the English Channel, and stopping in Istanbul to collect three dragon eggs which the government have purchased at great expense from the Turkish. But the overland flight is fraught with danger. They will have to scale mountains and cross deserts, evade Napoleon's aggressive infantry and hide from unpredictable feral dragons. And even before they leave, they discover that Lien has left China before them, intent upon revenge. She wants to destroy Temeraire by stripping him of all that he holds dear, and being a celestial dragon, she has the power and intelligence to carry out her terrible threat.

Industry Reviews

Praise for the Temeraire series: 'These are beautifully written novels, not only fresh, original and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart.' Peter Jackson 'The saga continues in Temeraire: Throne of Jade, which is even better. Rather than repeat the formula (enjoyable though it was), Novik offers a plot laced with political intrigue and takes her characters to China, where interesting questions are raised amid their exciting adventures.' The Times 'In the best tradition of fantasy, historical fiction and nautical novels.' Guardian "Temeraire" is a terrifically entertaining fantasy novel. 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.' Stephen King 'A splendid novel. Not only is it a new way to utilize dragons, it's a very clever one and fits neatly into the historical niche this author has used. The plot was excellent, extraordinary in that the reader has no idea where it's leading--which is always fun. Let's hope this is the first of many from Naomi Novik. She'll be one to watch.' Anne McCaffrey 'Just when you think you've seen every variation possible on the dragon story, along comes Naomi Novik to prove you wrong. Her wonderful "Temeraire" is a dragon for the ages and a fitting companion for the brave, steadfast Will Laurence.' Terry Brooks

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