![]() ![]() With keen vocal characterizations, he portrays a wide variety of individuals, both human and nonhuman, with the dialogue between Temeraire and some snobbish, older dragons singularly entertaining. His battle scenes are exciting as he describes all the intricate fighting tactics without sacrificing the thrills. ![]() Vance fully inhabits Novik's vividly realized fantasy world. When Bonaparte invades England, Laurence and Temeraire are soon free to fly and fight for king and country. Temeraire is relegated to a breeding area in Wales along with other dragons viewed as past their prime. ![]() , a disgraced Laurence has been convicted of treason, sentenced to a prison ship and is only one step away from the hangman's noose. Unfortunately, the dragon Temeraire has been removed from military serviceand his captain, Will Laurence, has been condemned to death for treason. William Laurence and his faithful celestial dragon, Temeraire. Napoleon’s prime objective is the occupation of London. Naomi Novik continues her alternate history of the Napoleonic wars in this fifth adventure featuring British Capt. ![]()
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