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Title details for League of Dragons by Naomi Novik - Available

League of Dragons

#9 in series

by Naomi Novik
Simon Vance
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With the acclaimed Temeraire novels, New York Times bestselling author Naomi Novik has created a fantasy series like no other. Now, with LEAGUE OF DRAGONS, Novik brings the imaginative tour-de-force that has captivated millions to an unforgettable finish. Napoleon's invasion of Russia has been roundly thwarted. But even as Capt. William Laurence and the dragon Temeraire pursue the retreating enemy through an unforgiving winter, Napoleon is raising a new force, and he'll soon have enough men and dragons to resume the offensive. While the emperor regroups, the allies have an opportunity to strike first and defeat him once and for all – if internal struggles and petty squabbles don't tear them apart. Aware of his weakened position, Napoleon has promised the dragons of every country – and the ferals, loyal only to themselves – vast new rights and powers if they fight under his banner. It is an offer eagerly embraced from Asia to Africa – and even by England, whose dragons have long rankled at their disrespectful treatment. But Laurence and his faithful dragon soon discover that the wily Napoleon has one more gambit at the ready – one that that may win him the war, and the world.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Temeraire

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    August 1, 2019

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780008338954
      • File size: 351254 KB
      • Duration: 12:11:46

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Simon Vance returns for the ninth and last book in this series, set during the Napoleonic Wars as Napoleon retreats from Moscow. Captain William Laurence and his dragon companion, Temeraire, are in the middle of it. The collaboration of Russia with Britain, China, and others in the war and the interaction of the dragons with the French provide the perfect opportunity for Vance to draw on his vast store of accents for both humans and dragons. Vance sets off at a strong pace and maintains it for the duration, whether in fast-paced dialogue or more reflective private conversations between Laurence and Temeraire. Vance is as expressive with dragon characters as he is with human ones. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2016, Portland, Maine
    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from April 11, 2016
      Novik’s ninth draconic alternate history of the Napoleonic wars concludes the series with a bang. It opens where 2013’s Blood of Tyrants left off, with Napoleon’s staggering losses in the Russian winter of 1813. The allied forces are demoralized by Napoleon’s escape back to France, but nothing could have provoked the English dragon Temeraire more than the news that his egg has been stolen from China—where it was left in trust—and may well be destroyed by his grave enemy, the Chinese celestial dragon Lien. Only once the safety of his egg is assured will Temeraire turn his keen intelligence and unique perception to the problem of Napoleon’s regrouping forces, and to thwarting a scheme to turn the feral dragons of the continent against the allies. This thrilling installment is packed with action and excitement, drawing the series to a delightful and satisfying close with plenty of twists, misadventures, and aerial combat along the way. Agent: Cynthia Manson, Cynthia Manson Literary.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

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