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Empire of Ivory

byNaomi Novik

Genres: Historical fiction Fantasy Epic Fantasy Dragon Lore

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy fantasy with historical elements and dragon lore.

Topics FriendshipSurvivalPower

MoodSuspenseful, Hopeful

RomanceMinor Subplot

ViolenceMild

Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they travel from the shores of Britain to China and Africa.Laurence and Temeraire made a daring journey across vast and inhospitable continents to bring home a rare Turkish dragon from the treacherous Ottoman Empire.Kazilik dragons are firebreathers, and Britain is in greater need of protection than ever, for while Laurence and Temeraire were away, an epidemic struck British shores and is killing off her greatest defence – her dragon air force is slowly dying.The dreadful truth must be kept from Napoleon at all costs. Allied with the white Chinese dragon, Lien, he would not hestitate to take advantage of Britain's weakness and launch a devasting invasion.Hope lies with the only remaining healthy dragon – Temeraire cannot stay at home, but must once again venture into the unknown to help his friends and seek out a cure in darkest Africa.

Language

Published on

03/03/2008

Pages

400

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780007256747

Price Comparison

waterstones

Paperback

9.99 £

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