Throne of Jade
The Temeraire Series (Book 2)
- Author Naomi Novik
- Narrator Simon Vance
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 3 January 2019
- Run Time 11 hours and 51 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Alternative history fiction, Fiction: inspired by or adapted from, Historical fantasy, Napoleonic War fiction, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages.
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What to expect
Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars.
History takes flight in this deliciously addictive novel, which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and skilfully layers history with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England.
Temeraire is a Celestial dragon, the most highly-prized of all draconic breeds; famed for their intelligence, agility and most of all for the Divine Wind – their terrible roar capable of shattering the heavy timbers of war ships and devastating woodland. Captured by the British, Temeraire was meant to be the companion of the Emperor Napoleon and not captained by a mere officer in the British Air Corps. The Chinese have demanded his return and the British government cannot afford to provoke the Asian super-power into allying with the French – even if it costs them the most powerful weapon in their arsenal, and forces Laurence and Temeraire apart.
Critics Review
'I took a jaundiced view of dragon books until Novik won me over with her first novel. the combination of military history, sympathetic characters, and engaging style makes this series great, intelligent fun.’
The Times
‘Plenty of intrigue, swordplay, exotic locations, plausible invention. In short a treat.’
The Telegraph
‘These are beautifully written novels, not only fresh, original and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart.’
Peter Jackson
‘Novik has stirred the passions with a genre-busting historical fantasy of the first order.'
Sunday Sport
'In the best tradition of fantasy, historical fiction and nautical novels.'
Guardian
| Author | Naomi Novik |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Simon Vance |
| Series | The Temeraire Series |
| Duration | 11 hours and 51 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9780008338886 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Genre | Alternative history fiction, Fiction: inspired by or adapted from, Historical fantasy, Napoleonic War fiction, Narrative theme: journeys and voyages |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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