League of dragons Novik, Naomi creator author. text Alternative histories (Fiction) Fantasy fiction. Fiction. nyu 2016 First edition. monographic eng print 380 pages : map ; 25 cm. "With the acclaimed Temeraire novels, New York Times bestselling author Naomi Novik has created a fantasy series like no other, combining the high-flying appeal of Anne McCaffrey's Pern saga and the swashbuckling derring-do of Patrick O'Brian's historical seafaring adventures. 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. Praise for Naomi Novik and her Novels of Temeraire "Novik's influences run the gamut from Jane Austen to Patrick O'Brian, with a side trip through Anne McCaffrey. Her books are completely involving and probably addictive, their central conceit explored in clever detail with a great deal of wit and historical insight."--San Francisco Chronicle "These are beautifully written novels: not only fresh, original, and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart."--Peter Jackson "A gripping adventure full of rich detail and the impossible wonder of gilded fantasy."--Entertainment Weekly "A new writer is soaring on the wings of a dragon."--The New York Times "A glorious series whose future status as a genre classic is now assured."--SF Reviews "If you've never read these novels, now is the time to start."--io9 "Enthralling reading."--Time"-- "The final adventure in the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series. The deadly campaign in Russia has cost both Napoleon and those allied against him. Napoleon has been denied his victory...but at a terrible price. Lawrence and the dragon Temeraire pursue the fleeing French army back west, but are demoralized when Napoleon makes it back to Paris unscathed. Worse, they soon learn that the French have stolen Termeraire and Iskierka's egg. Now, it is do or die, as our heroes not only need to save Temeraire's offspring but also to stop Napoleon for good!"-- Naomi Novik. e-uk--- Great Britain. Royal Navy Officers Fiction Great Britain. Royal Navy. Napoleonic Wars (1800-1815) Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 Fiction Ship captains Fiction Wizards Fiction Dragons Fiction FICTION / Fantasy / Historical FICTION / Fantasy / Epic FICTION / Science Fiction / Adventure Armed Forces Officers Dragons Ship captains Wizards 1800-1815 fast PS3614.O93 L43 2016 813/.6 FIC009030 FIC009020 FIC028010 League of dragons Novik, Naomi, author. New York : Del Rey, [2016] First edition. (DLC) 2016013985 Temeraire series ; bk. 9 Novik, Naomi 9780345522924 0345522923 9780345522948 (ebook) 9780345522931 0345522931 2016008015 DLC 160318 20170927140524.0 in00003763289 eng