Description
In an alternate history of the Napoleonic Wars, a British naval captain unexpectedly acquires a dragon egg and becomes bound to the magnificent creature that hatches from it, forever altering the course of his life and military career. Thrust into the secretive world of aerial combat and dragon breeding, he must navigate the rigid hierarchies of the Aerial Corps while forming an unprecedented bond with his dragon, Temeraire. As Napoleon's forces threaten Britain's shores, captain and dragon must learn to work together in battle, challenging everything they thought they knew about duty, loyalty, and what it means to be human. Naomi Novik's imaginative debut weaves together meticulous historical detail with fantastical world-building, creating a richly layered narrative that explores themes of duty, companionship, and the transformative power of connection. This is the first book in the beloved Temeraire series, a masterful blend of military fiction and dragon fantasy that will captivate readers who crave adventure, intricate character development, and a fresh take on historical fiction.
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paperback
Del Rey Books
Published Jan 1, 2006
396 pages
ISBN: 9780345481280
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First Published
2006
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik.