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In Book two of this series, the Chinese have learned that the gift they were sending to Napoleon (an unhatched dragon’s egg) was intercepted by the British. Now a delegation arrives demanding the return of the Celestial dragon, which, by tradition, can only belong to a member of the royal family. But Capt Laurence is not about to turn Temeraire over; and the dragon does not want to be parted from his beloved Laurence. So the two travel to the Far East to plead th ...more
In Book two of this series, the Chinese have learned that the gift they were sending to Napoleon (an unhatched dragon’s egg) was intercepted by the British. Now a delegation arrives demanding the return of the Celestial dragon, which, by tradition, can only belong to a member of the royal family. But Capt Laurence is not about to turn Temeraire over; and the dragon does not want to be parted from his beloved Laurence. So the two travel to the Far East to plead th ...more
Set during the Napoleonic Wars but with dragons drafted by the English and the French to support the fight. In Book 2, we get to see the relationship between Laurence and Temeraire evolve against a new threat when the Chinese come in search of their imperial dragon after he was intercepted by the Brits. Laurence and Temeraire undertake a very long journey sharing a ship with sailors, aviators and the Chinese delegation each with their own cultures, traditions and secrets from England to China wh
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Second book of a long series! I have to wait a while for the next one, but I really like these.
I love Naomi Novik. I love Temeraire. But my gosh this book dragged.
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I thought the pacing was a bit slow but I’m still a fan.
Ok, I admit to enjoying the fantasy genre. It touches that child in me who wants to believe that wonderful things are out there. These dragons and their tenders have grasped my imagination and I find myself really involved with their stories. More, please, Ms. Novik.
Sep 21, 2010
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