Napoleonic era: England and France are at war. Captain William Laurence, in the service of His Majesty, captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo: a Chinese dragon egg, the rarest of dragon species. When the egg hatches, an unexpected affinity develops between Captain Laurence and the little dragon, who is named Temeraire. This relationship leads Laurence to leave behind his solid career in the British Royal Navy to fight for an uncertain future in the Air Corps, as Temeraire's knight. It is up to him to train the dragon in aerial battle tactics to integrate it into the British air force and prepare it to face the Napoleonic invasions. After intense and exhausting training, Laurence and Temeraire are ready to participate in the battles against the French army and prevent its advance on British soil. However, to prevent the French emperor's diabolical plan from coming to fruition, captain and dragon must undergo a baptism of fire, risking their lives to defend England from its enemies. Her Majesty's Dragon, Naomi Novik's debut novel, combines history and fantasy in an epic saga, bringing a new and exciting dimension to aerial combat. With this fascinating adventure, which combines J.R.R. Tolkien and Patrick O'Brian, Novik will captivate readers of all ages.
