Victory of Eagles
Naomi Novik’s triumphant debut, His Majesty’s Dragon, introduced a
dynamic new pair of heroes to the annals of fantasy fiction: the noble
fighting dragon Temeraire and his master and commander, Capt. Will
Laurence, who serves Britain’s peerless Aerial Corps in the thick of the raging Napoleonic Wars. Now, in the latest novel of this dazzling
series, they soar to new heights of breathtaking action and brilliant
imagination.
It is a grim time for the dragon Temeraire. On the
heels of his mission to Africa, seeking the cure for a deadly contagion, he has been removed from military service – and his captain, Will
Laurence, has been condemned to death for treason.
For Britain,
conditions are grimmer still: Napoleon’s resurgent forces have breached
the Channel and successfully invaded English soil. Napoleon’s prime
objective: the occupation of London.
Separated by their own
government and threatened at every turn by Napoleon’s forces, Laurence
and Temeraire must struggle to find each other amid the turmoil of war
and to aid the resistance against the invasion before Napoleon’s
foothold on England’s shores can become a stranglehold.
If only
they can be reunited, master and dragon might rally Britain’s scattered
forces and take the fight to the enemy as never before – for king and
country, and for their own liberty. But can the French aggressors be
well and truly routed, or will a treacherous alliance deliver Britain
into the hands of her would-be conquerors?
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Naomi Novik
Naomi Novik is a name that resonates deeply within the world of fantasy, known for her ability to blend the fantastical with rich, immersive storytelling that challenges the boundaries of the genre. With an imagination as vast as the worlds she creates, Novik has become one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary speculative fiction, captivating readers with tales that balance intricate world-building with deeply human characters.
Born in New York City, Novik's early love for history and mythology found its natural outlet in her writing. Her passion for fantasy was sparked by childhood stories of dragons, magic, and adventure. It’s no surprise, then, that her debut novel, His Majesty's Dragon, introduced the world to one of the most distinctive dragon-centric tales in modern fantasy. Set in an alternate history where dragons serve as military assets during the Napoleonic Wars, the book became an instant favorite, hailed for its originality and its mix of history, adventure, and the enchanting presence of dragons. Novik's work is marked by her seamless blend of the historical and the fantastical, using both to illuminate complex themes of power, loyalty, and sacrifice.
Temeraire
A British naval captain and a fighting dragon named Temeraire form one of the most popular partnerships in recent fantasy history. Set during the Napoleonic era, as Napoleon's forces are capturing more and more territory on the European mainland, the series follows the heroic efforts of Britain's Aerial Corps to protect their island home.
Temeraire consists of nine primary books, and includes two additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
