Best Selling Books by Naomi Novik

Naomi Novik is the author of Tongues of Serpents (2022), Black Powder War (2021), The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Thirteen (2019), Victory of Eagles (The Temeraire Series, Book 5) (2009), Throne of Jade (2021).

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Tongues of Serpents

release date: Jul 12, 2022
Tongues of Serpents
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education comes the sixth volume of the Temeraire series, as Will Laurence and Temeraire are exiled to Australia in the ever expanding war between Napoleon and Britain. “Temeraire and his fellow dragons are surely Novik’s finest accomplishment.”—BookPage Convicted of treason despite their heroic defense against Napoleon’s invasion of England, Temeraire and Captain Will Laurence have been transported to a prison colony in distant Australia—and into a hornet’s nest of fresh complications. The colony is in turmoil after the overthrow of military governor William Bligh—aka Captain Bligh, late of HMS Bounty. And when Bligh tries to enlist them in his bid to regain office, the dragon and his captain are caught in the middle of a political power struggle. Their only chance to escape the fray is accepting a mission to blaze a route through the forbidding Blue Mountains and into the interior of Australia. But the theft of a precious dragon egg turns their expedition into a desperate recovery operation—leading to a shocking discovery and a dangerous new complication in the global war between Britain and Napoleon. Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS

Black Powder War

release date: Oct 19, 2021
Black Powder War
In the third novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, Captain Will Laurence and his dragon transport precious cargo while fending off enemies on all sides. “A splendid series.”—Anne McCaffrey After their fateful adventure in China, Captain Will Laurence of His Majesty’ s Aerial Corps and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are waylaid by a mysterious envoy bearing urgent new orders from Britain. Three valuable dragon eggs have been purchased from the Ottoman Empire, and Laurence and Temeraire must detour to Istanbul to escort the precious cargo back to England. Time is of the essence if the eggs are to be borne home before hatching. Yet disaster threatens the mission at every turn—thanks to the diabolical machinations of the Chinese dragon Lien, who blames Temeraire for her master’s death and vows to ally herself with Napoleon and take vengeance. Then, faced with shattering betrayal in an unexpected place, Laurence, Temeraire, and their squad must launch a daring offensive. But what chance do they have against the massed forces of Bonaparte’s implacable army? Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS

The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Thirteen

release date: Apr 16, 2019
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Thirteen
The finest short science fiction and fantasy, from the master anthologist A librarian helps a desperate student find the door into a book; Sir Thomas Moore’s head is stolen and a messy rescue ensues; a mother sells a piece of her memory so her daughter can afford an education. Science fiction is the story of what if and what comes next. It’s more playful, more inclusive and more entertaining than it has ever been before and as the world falls apart around us, it offers us a chance to understand how things could be better, or just how a great story can get us through another night. The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year: Volume Thirteen brings together the very best clashes between zombies and unicorns, robots and fairies, spaceships and more in a definitive volume that takes us everywhere from the distant future and the moons of our own solar system, to one last visit to Earthsea... Featuring stories from Kelly Barnhill // Elizabeth Bear // Brooke Bolander // Zen Cho // P. Djèlí Clark // John Crowley // Andy Duncan // Jeffrey Ford // Daryl Gregory // Alix E. Harrow // Maria Dahvana Headley // Simone Heller // S. L. Huang // Dave Hutchinson // N. K. Jemisin // T. Kingfisher // Naomi Kritzer // Rich Larson // Ursula K. Le Guin // Yoon Ha Lee // Ken Liu // Carmen Maria Machado // Annalee Newitz // Garth Nix // Naomi Novik // S. Qiouyi Lu // Kelly Robson // Vandana Singh // Tade Thompson // Alyssa Wong

Victory of Eagles (The Temeraire Series, Book 5)

release date: Feb 20, 2009
Victory of Eagles (The Temeraire Series, Book 5)
The fifth instalment of the New York Times bestselling series, Temeraire. Laurence waits to be hanged as a traitor to the Crown, and Temeraire is confined to the breeding grounds as Napoleon invades Britain, and takes London.

Throne of Jade

release date: Oct 19, 2021
Throne of Jade
In the second novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, the Napoleonic Wars take Captain Will Laurence and his dragon to China on a perilous mission. “Full of wonderful characters with real heart.”—Peter Jackson When Britain intercepted a French ship and its precious cargo—an unhatched dragon's egg—Captain Will Laurence of HMS Reliant unexpectedly became master and commander of the noble dragon he named Temeraire. As new recruits in Britain’s Aerial Corps, man and dragon soon proved their mettle in daring combat against Napoleon Bonaparte’s invading forces. Now China has discovered that its rare gift, intended for Napoleon, has fallen into British hands—and an angry Chinese delegation vows to reclaim the remarkable beast. A reluctant Laurence has no choice but to take Temeraire back to China—a long voyage fraught with peril, intrigue, and the untold terrors of the deep. Yet once the pair reaches the court of the Chinese emperor, even more shocking discoveries and darker dangers await. “Readers with a penchant for both Patrick O’Brian and Anne McCaffrey may have found their perfect match. Naomi Novik beautifully renders an 1800s Europe in which naval buffs and dragon lovers will be keen to immerse themselves.”—Alan Dean Foster, author of the Pip & Flinx series Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS

The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror

release date: Jan 01, 2012
The Year's Best Dark Fantasy and Horror
A collection of dark fantasy and horror stories written in 2011, with selections by Paul Finch, Lisa Tuttle, Tanith Lee, Gene Wolfe, and others.

Blood of Tyrants (The Temeraire Series, Book 8)

release date: Apr 10, 2014
Blood of Tyrants (The Temeraire Series, Book 8)
Naomi Novik’s beloved Temeraire series, a brilliant combination of fantasy and history that reimagines the Napoleonic wars as fought with the aid of intelligent dragons, is a twenty-first-century classic.

The Mythic Dream

release date: Sep 03, 2019
The Mythic Dream
An all-new anthology of eighteen classic myth retellings featuring an all-star lineup of award-winning and critically acclaimed writers. Madeleine L’Engle once said, “When we lose our myths we lose our place in the universe.” The Mythic Dream gathers together eighteen stories that reclaim the myths that shaped our collective past, and use them to explore our present and future. From Hades and Persephone to Kali, from Loki to Inanna, this anthology explores retellings of myths across cultures and civilizations. Featuring award-winning and critically acclaimed writers such as Seanan McGuire, Naomi Novik, Rebecca Roanhorse, JY Yang, Alyssa Wong, Indrapramit Das, Carlos Hernandez, Sarah Gailey, Ann Leckie, John Chu, Urusla Vernon, Carmen Maria Machado, Stephen Graham Jones, Arkady Martine, Amal El-Mohtar, Jeffrey Ford, and more, The Mythic Dream is sure to become a new classic.

Unfettered III

release date: Mar 19, 2019
Unfettered III
From the editor of the award-winning anthology Unfettered comes the newest installment in the science fiction and fantasy series, Unfettered III. Be haunted by the chilling ghost story of Megan Lindholm. Revisit the Magicians world with Lev Grossman. Return to Osten Ard in an epic first look at Tad Williams's Empire of Grass. Share a heartfelt story of loss and gain with Callie Bates. Cross the sands of the desert planet Dune with Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Travel the Ways in a new Wheel of Time novella with Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. Enter the amazing potter city of Seven with Naomi Novik. And many more stories, all wondrous alongside beautiful art by Todd Lockwood! More than 700 pages of stellar SF&F from the likes of: Callie Bates Terry Brooks Delilah S. Dawson Jason Denzel David Anthony Durham Lev Grossman John Gwynne Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson Mark Lawrence Megan Lindholm (Robin Hobb) Seanan McGuire Naomi Novik Peter Orullian Cat Rambo Robert V.S. Redick Ken Scholes Scott Sigler Anna Smith Spark Shawn Speakman Anna Stephens Patrick Swenson Ramon Terrell Marc Turner Carrie Vaughn Tad Williams Deborah A. Wolf Lacking health insurance when he was diagnosed with cancer, Shawn Speakman asked friends in the science fiction and fantasy writing community to donate short stories he could use to counter mounting medical debt. The result was Unfettered, an anthology offering tales from some of the best authors working today. Now, in Unfettered III, Speakman continues to pay forward the aid he received, raising money to combat medical debt for SF&F artists and authors. He has gathered together a great mix of new and favorite writers_free to write what they like_the result a powerful new anthology perfect for all readers. Unfettered III is sure to astound with the magic bound within its pages. All the while raising money for a charitable cause. Because protecting our artists and authors is as important as the stories they tell.

Uncanny Magazine Issue 22

release date: May 01, 2018
Uncanny Magazine Issue 22
The May/June 2018 issue of Hugo Award-winning Uncanny Magazine. Featuring new fiction by Naomi Novik, Katharine Duckett, Marina J. Lostetter, Kelly Robson, A. Merc Rustad, and C.L. Clark, reprinted fiction by Aliette de Bodard, essays by Greg Pak, Briana Lawrence, Kelly McCullough, and Elsa Sjunneson-Henry, and poetry by Theodora Goss, Ali Trotta, Sarah Gailey, and Betsy Aoki, interviews with Katharine Duckett and A. Merc Rustad by Caroline M. Yoachim, a cover by Julie Dillon, and an editorial by Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas.

Uprooted-Spinning silver

release date: Jan 01, 2024

Scholomance (Tome 2) - Promotion funeste

release date: Jan 17, 2023
Scholomance (Tome 2) - Promotion funeste
À la Scholomance, El, Orion et leurs camarades sont enfin en terminale, année sur laquelle plane le spectre de la remise des diplômes, rite de passage mortel... au sens propre. El est déterminée : ses amis et elle survivront. Pourtant, ce but paraît de plus en plus difficile à atteindre à mesure que la violence de l’école s’intensifie. Jusqu’à ce qu’El se rende compte que, parfois, pour gagner la partie, il faut changer les règles du jeu.

La Fileuse d'argent

release date: Jan 21, 2020
La Fileuse d'argent
Petite-fille et fille de prêteur, Miryem ne peut que constater l’échec de son père. Généreux avec ses clients mais réticent à leur réclamer son dû, il a dilapidé la dot de sa femme et mis la famille au bord de la faillite... jusqu’à ce que Miryem reprenne les choses en main. Endurcissant son cœur, elle parvient à récupérer leur capital et acquiert rapidement la réputation de pouvoir transformer l’argent en or. Mais, lorsque son talent attire l’attention du roi des Staryk - un peuple redoutable voisin de leur village -, le destin de la jeune femme bascule. Obligée de relever les défis du roi, elle découvre bientôt un secret qui pourrait tous les mettre en péril...

Drachensieg

release date: Mar 27, 2017
Drachensieg
Ein furchtloser Feuerreiter und sein Drache treten Napoleon entgegen: Die letzte Schlacht um die Freiheit beginnt! Der Russland-Feldzug war für Napoleons Armee vernichtend. Doch auch die Russen und ihre Verbündeten wurden stark geschwächt. Kapitän Will Laurence und sein Drache Temeraire verfolgen die Überreste der französischen Armee zurück nach Westen. Dennoch gelingt es Napoleon, unversehrt nach Paris zurückzukehren. Und es kommt noch Schlimmer für Temeraire, denn die Franzosen haben sein Ei gestohlen! Nun heißt es handeln oder sterben, denn die Freunde müssen nicht nur Temeraires Nachkommen retten, sondern endlich auch Napoleon stoppen ...

En el oscuro corazón del bosque

release date: Feb 06, 2024
En el oscuro corazón del bosque
Agnieszka ama su pueblo, situado en un tranquilo y profundo valle. Pero el cercano bosque encantado proyecta una sombra sobre su hogar. Son muchos los que se han perdido en el Bosque y nadie regresa igual que se fue. Los aldeanos dependen de un mago eterno, el Dragón, para protegerlos de la magia oscura del bosque. Sin embargo, para obtener su ayuda hay que pagar un precio terrible: una joven del pueblo debe servirle durante diez años, dejando todo atrás. Agnieszka teme que su querida amiga Kasia sea la próxima elegida, porque ella es todo cuanto Agnieszka no es: hermosa, elegante y valiente. Sin embargo, cuando llega el Dragón, no es a Kasia a quien se lleva.

Déracinée

release date: Jan 10, 2017
Déracinée
Patiente et intrépide, Agnieszka parvient toujours à glaner dans la forêt les baies les plus recherchées, mais chacun à Dvernik sait qu’il est impossible de rivaliser avec Kasia. Intelligente et pleine de grâce, son amie brille d’un éclat sans pareil. Malheureusement, la perfection peut servir de monnaie d’échange dans cette vallée menacée par la corruption. Car si les villageois demeurent dans la région, c’est uniquement grâce aux pouvoirs du "Dragon". Jour après jour, ce sorcier protège la vallée des assauts du Bois, lieu sombre où rôdent créatures maléfiques et forces malfaisantes. En échange, tous les dix ans, le magicien choisit une jeune femme de dix-sept ans qui l’accompagne dans sa tour pour le servir. L’heure de la sélection approche et tout le monde s’est préparé au départ de la perle rare. Pourtant, quand le Dragon leur rend visite, rien ne se passe comme prévu... Ils en parlent : «Jusqu'à ses dernières pages, Déracinée brille par la qualité de son écriture et de sa structure narrative (la traduction de Benjamin Kuntzer n'y est pas étrangère : cela fait du bien de voir un livre de fantasy correctement traduit). On pense parfois au cycle de L'Assassin royal pour la finesse des rapports humains et à celui du Soldat chamane pour son approche de la magie et de la nature.» Lloyd Chéry - LE POINT.FR «Déracinée c’est un délicieux dessert, servi sur une base de magie, surmonté de scènes d’action croustillantes et saupoudré de sentiments bien amenés» 20 MINUTES

Un mundo helado

release date: Sep 03, 2019
Un mundo helado
La familia de Miryem se halla al borde de la pobreza, hasta que ella se hace cargo de la situación y no tarda en ganarse la reputación de ser capaz de convertir la plata en oro. Cuando el rey de los staryk, unas criaturas hechas de hielo que amenazan con llevarse el verano para siempre, se entera de tal hazaña le impone una tarea que parece imposible y que hará que Miryem descubra que tiene poderes. Tejerá una telaraña en la que quedarán atrapadas una joven campesina, Wanda, y la desdichada hija de un noble local que pretende casarla con el joven y apuesto zar Mirnatius. Miryem y sus dos inesperadas aliadas se embarcarán en una desesperada odisea que las llevará hasta los límites del sacrificio, el poder y el amor.

Scholomance – Tödliche Lektion

release date: Mar 01, 2021
Scholomance – Tödliche Lektion
Eine Magierschule, in der Versagen den sicheren Tod bedeutet ... Scholomance ist eine Magierschule, wie es sie noch nie gegeben hat: keine Lehrer, keine Ferien, Freundschaft nur als Mittel zum Zweck und sehr ungleiche Überlebenschancen. Es gibt nur zwei Wege heraus aus der Schule – die Abschlussprüfung oder den Tod. Galadriel, genannt El, ist bestens vorbereitet auf die Gefahren der Schule: Sie hat zwar niemanden, der ihr hilft, aber eine starke dunkle Gabe, mit der sie problemlos auf einen Schlag die Monster auslöschen könnte, die überall in der Schule lauern. Aber das würde auch ihre Mitschüler treffen. Anders als der unerträgliche Schulstar Orion, der ständig Leben rettet, tut El deshalb alles, um diese Gabe nicht zu nutzen – es sei denn, sie hat keine andere Wahl ... Unzählige Fans sind von den bildgewaltigen und genial erzählten Geschichten der Bestsellerautorin Naomi Novik begeistert. Ihre starken Heldinnen widersetzen sich Konventionen und zeichnen sich durch Komplexität aus. »Scholomance« bietet dunkle und gewitzte Abenteuer voller unerwarteter Wendungen. Alle Bände der »Scholomance«-Trilogie: Scholomance – Tödliche Lektion (Band 1) Scholomance – Der letzte Absolvent (Band 2) Scholomance – Die goldenen Enklaven (Band 3)

El trono de jade (Temerario 2)

release date: Nov 09, 2011
El trono de jade (Temerario 2)
Una inolvidable aventura marina hasta tierras del Lejano Oriente. El capitán Will Laurence selló su destino al capturar de una fragata francesa el huevo de dragón imperial del que nacería Temerario. Juntos demostraron su valor combatiendo contra las fuerzas invasoras de Napoleón Bonaparte. Ahora China ha descubierto que el dragón está en manos británicas, y ha enviado a unos emisarios para recuperar al fantástico animal. Cuando Laurence se niegue a entregarlo, su desafío sólo tendrá dos salidas: la horca, o un arriesgado viaje junto a Temerario hasta el Lejano Oriente... Comienza entonces una largo viaje sembrado de trampas, peligros e intrigas que sólo reforzarán la magnífica amistad que hay entre Will y Temerario.

Arany enklávék

release date: Jun 19, 2023
Arany enklávék
A Solomancia harmadik leckéje: A világ megmentésére semmiféle varázslóiskola nem tud felkészíteni. El barátainak egyre növekvő csapatával mindörökre megváltoztatta a Solomanciát. Most a valódi világba visszatérve meg kell birkóznia mindazzal, amit az iskolában megtudott. Dédanyja sötét próféciája Damoklész kardjaként függ a feje fölött. Valóban El lesz az, aki a világ összes enklávéjára a pusztulást hozza? Miközben El megpróbálja megmenteni igaz szerelmét, fontos leckét tanul meg: a hátborzongató titkot, amelyre az enklávék és a mágikus világ is épülnek. De nem is ő lenne, ha ezt annyiban hagyná…

Scholomance – Der letzte Absolvent

release date: Oct 11, 2021
Scholomance – Der letzte Absolvent
Willkommen zurück an der Scholomance – der zweite Band der grandiosen New-York-Times-Bestseller-Reihe von Naomi Novik Für El und Orion beginnt das letzte Jahr an der Scholomance und das tödliche Ritual der gefürchteten Abschlussprüfung wirft seine Schatten voraus. El setzt alles daran, dass ihre Gruppe überlebt. Doch die Chancen stehen von Tag zu Tag schlechter und der Kampf gegen die Schule wird immer brutaler. Bis El herausfindet, dass man manche Spiele nur gewinnen kann, wenn man alle Regeln über den Haufen wirft ... Unzählige Fans lieben die geistreichen, genial erzählten Geschichten der Bestsellerautorin Naomi Novik. Ihre starken Heldinnen widersetzen sich Konventionen und kämpfen für Gerechtigkeit. »Scholomance« bietet dunkle und rasante Abenteuer voller unerwarteter Wendungen. Alle Bände der »Scholomance«-Trilogie: Scholomance – Tödliche Lektion Scholomance – Der letzte Absolvent Scholomance – Die goldenen Enklaven

Victoria vulturilor (Seria Temeraire partea a V-a) - Editura Nemira

Victoria vulturilor (Seria Temeraire partea a V-a) - Editura Nemira
Nu sunt vremuri bune: trupele lui Napoleon au invadat patria englezilor si prima tinta este Londra pe care vor s-o ocupe. Din pacate dragonul Temeraire nu mai face parte din armata iar capitanul Laurence a fost condamnat la moarte pentru tradare. Cei doi lupta sa se regaseasca in iuresul razboiului. Dar daca si-ar uni iar fortele cine stie ce batalii ar putea castiga? „Combinand cu maiestrie dragonii din SF cu istoria epocii napoleoniene aceasta serie i-a adus lui Naomi Novik admiratia cititorilor si multe premii. In Victoria vulturilor scriitoarea face tot literatura de cea mai buna calitate.“ Sci Fi Weekly "

Enraizados

release date: Jul 03, 2017
Enraizados
"Nosso Dragão não come as meninas que captura, não importam as histórias que contem fora do vale. Nós às vezes as ouvimos por conta dos viajantes que passam por aqui. Eles falam como se estivéssemos sacrificando um ser humano e ele fosse um dragão de verdade. Claro que não é assim: ele pode ser um mago imortal, mas continua sendo um homem, e nossos pais se uniriam e o matariam se a cada dez anos ele quisesse usar uma de nós como comida. Ele nos protege contra a Floresta, e somos gratos; mas não tanto assim." Contos de fadas revisitados Naomi Novik introduz um mundo novo e ousado, com raízes fincadas no folclore eslavo, tão cativante e encantador quanto uma fábula dos irmãos Grimm. Agnieszka ama seu lar no vale, sua vila tranquila, as florestas e o rio cintilante. Mas a Floresta corrompida fica à espreita na fronteira, cheia de um poder maligno desconhecido. Seu povo depende de um mago frio e ambicioso conhecido apenas como Dragão para apaziguar a ira da Floresta e impedi-la de avançar sobre o vilarejo. Mas ele exige um preço em troca da proteção: a cada dez anos, uma jovem é entregue para servi-lo; um destino quase tão indesejado quanto cair nas garras da Floresta. A próxima escolha está se aproximando rapidamente, e Agnieszka está com medo. Ela sabe — todo mundo sabe — que o Dragão vai levar Kasia: a bela, graciosa e corajosa Kasia, sua melhor amiga no mundo. E não há como salvá-la. Mas Agnieszka teme as coisas erradas. Porque, quando o Dragão chegar, não é Kasia que ele vai escolher. Vencedor do Nebula Award de 2016.

Drachenflamme

release date: Jun 29, 2012
Drachenflamme
Die heilige Pflicht eines Feuerreiters Will Laurence und sein Drache Temeraire haben nicht nur die britischen Drachen von einer schrecklichen Seuche geheilt, sondern auch die französischen. Dafür wurden sie des Hochverrats für schuldig befunden. Doch wegen der überragenden Tapferkeit, die sie bei der Verteidigung Britanniens bewiesen, wurde die Todesstrafe für Laurence in Verbannung nach Australien umgewandelt. Als Verräter gebrandmarkt und von allen angefeindet, versuchen Temeraire und sein Reiter dennoch, ihre Pflicht zu erfüllen. Besonders drei ihnen anvertraute Dracheneier benötigen ihren Schutz. Da entdecken Laurence und sein Drache eine chinesische Ansiedlung, ein klarer Affront gegen das britische Empire. Doch Temeraire steht zwischen den Fronten. Soll er den Briten helfen, die ihm eine Heimat gaben, oder die Chinesen unterstützen, die ihn als Drachen ehren und respektieren ... Die Fortsetzung der faszinierenden »All-Age« Fantasy-Saga voll dramatischer Drachenkämpfe, Heldenmut und großer Gefühle.

Imperiul de fildeș (Seria Temeraire partea a IV-a) - Editura Nemira

Imperiul de fildeș (Seria Temeraire partea a IV-a) - Editura Nemira
Temeraire: Cartea a IV-a Oastea Maiestatii Sale trebuie sa lupte. Dragonii zburatori si capitanii lor apara neinfricati granitele Angliei infruntand soldatii lui Napoleon Bonaparte. In plus apare si o epidemie de origine necunoscuta iar suferinzii intra in carantina. Numai Temeraire si cativa dragoni nou recrutati raman neatinsi de molima. Alaturi de capitanul Laurence Temeraire porneste spre Africa unde s-ar putea afla leacul misterios. Nu au timp de pierdut si nu stiu ce le rezerva soarta suferinzilor care spera sa supravietuiasca. „A patra carte din seria de succes Temeraire ne invita sa descoperim alte continente purtandu-ne pe aripile unei povesti ce cucereste orice cititor.“ The Washington Post „Numarandu-se printre cei mai talentati scriitori din vremea noastra Naomi Novik a inventat unul dintre cei mai fascinanti dragoni din toata literatura lumii un dragon de neuitat.“ The New York Times "

Cuore oscuro

release date: Sep 26, 2017
Cuore oscuro
Agnieszka è una contadina diciassettenne goffa e sgraziata che vive insieme alla famiglia in un piccolo villaggio del regno di Polnya. Su tutti loro incombe la presenza maligna del Bosco, che sta progressivamente divorando l'intera regione. Per mantenere al sicuro se stessi e i loro villaggi dalle minacciose creature del Bosco e dai sortilegi mortali che lì si compiono, tutti gli abitanti della valle si affidano a un misterioso e solitario mago noto con il nome di Drago. Quest'ultimo sembra l'unico, infatti, in grado di controllare con la sua magia il potere imperscrutabile e oscuro del Bosco. In cambio della sua protezione, però, l'uomo pretende un tributo: ogni dieci anni avrà la possibilità di scegliere una ragazza tra le diciassettenni della valle e di portarla con sé nella sua torre. Un destino a detta di tutti terribile quasi quanto finire nelle grinfie del Bosco. Con l'avvicinarsi del giorno della scelta, Agnieszka ha sempre più paura. Come tutti dà infatti per scontato che il Drago non potrà che scegliere Kasia, la più bella e coraggiosa delle "candidate" nonché sua migliore amica. Ma quando il Drago comunica la sua decisione, lo sgomento è generale. In Cuore oscuro, Naomi Novik tesse una storia ricca di colpi di scena, che affonda le radici nella mitologia e nelle leggende dell'Europa orientale e trae forza da una protagonista potente e per niente convenzionale. Un fantasy originale e sapientemente scritto che avvince fino all'ultima pagina. Naomi Novik è nata a New York ma è cresciuta ascoltando le storie della tradizione polacca, di Baba Yaga e Tolkien. Vive a New York con il marito e la figlia. Con questo romanzo si è aggiudicata diversi premi, tra cui, nel 2016, il British Fantasy Society Award.

Ultimo Graduado, El -V2*

release date: Sep 24, 2024
Ultimo Graduado, El -V2*
The threat of graduation takes on significant weight as Naomi Novik's groundbreaking trilogy, a New York Times bestseller, continues with the stunning sequel to "A Deadly Education." "Knowledge grants protection." That is the official motto of Scholomance. I suppose we could say that it is true... The problem is that it is very difficult to learn here, so the protection we have is rather scarce. Our esteemed school does its best to devour its students, but now that I am in senior year and have made a few allies, it has suddenly developed a most particular craving for me. Even if I manage to survive the endless waves of evil with grueling class projects, I have no idea how my allies and I are going to make it out of the grade room alive. Unless, of course, I accept my prophesied fate at once and succumb to dark magic and destruction. Of course, that way it would be out in no time. Entering the path of knowledge, without a doubt. But I'm not going to give up: neither to evil nor to destiny, much less to Scholomance. I will leave this horrible place with my friends even if it is the last thing I do. With keen vision and biting humor, Novik reminds us that sometimes just rewriting the rules is not enough: every now and then, they have to be ripped apart.

Die Feuerreiter Seiner Majestät 04

release date: Jun 29, 2012
Die Feuerreiter Seiner Majestät 04
Kaum haben Will Laurence und sein Drache Temeraire ihr Abenteuer im Ottomanischen Reich heil überstanden, da droht bereits das nächste Unheil: In Britannien ist eine verheerende Seuche ausgebrochen, und die Drachen der Feuerreiter siechen hilflos dahin. Niemand weiß, wie lange diese katastrophale Schwäche noch vor dem kriegslüsternen französischen Kaiser Napoleon geheim gehalten werden kann. Und so müssen Will Laurence und Temeraire sofort wieder aufbrechen – dieses Mal nach Afrika, wo es das einzige Heilmittel gegen die Seuche geben soll. Doch auf dem schwarzen Kontinent lauern vielfältige Gefahren ...

Zilvergaren

release date: Sep 22, 2018
Zilvergaren
Zilvergaren is de nieuwe roman van Ontworteld auteur Naomi Novik. Een sprookjesachtige hervertelling van de klassieker Repelsteeltje. Zilvergaren is de nieuwe roman van Ontworteld auteur Naomi Novik. Een sprookjesachtige hervertelling van de klassieker Repelsteeltje. Miryem stamt af van een lange lijn van geldschieters... Helaas is haar vader daar niet zo goed in. Hij heeft het familiefortuin, waaronder de bruidsschat van Miryems moeder, bijna volledig uitgeleend. Bovendien heeft haar vader er moeite mee om het geld weer te innen, waardoor het gezin in bittere armoede leeft. Miryem besluit zelf de touwtjes in handen te nemen en gaat op pad om het geld op te halen dat de dorpelingen haar familie verschuldigd zijn. Als haar grootvader haar vervolgens een zak met stuivers leent, brengt ze die gevuld met zilvergeld terug, om het in te wisselen voor gouden munten. Maar haar talent om van zilver goud te maken levert Miryem meer problemen op dan haar lief is – zeker als ze te maken krijgt met de kwaadaardige wezens die rondspoken in het woud. Hun koning heeft kennis genomen van haar reputatie, en die reputatie wil hij uitbuiten om redenen die Miryem een raadsel zijn.

Scholomance (Tome 3) - Les enclaves dorées

release date: Feb 13, 2024
Scholomance (Tome 3) - Les enclaves dorées
La seule chose dont on ne parle jamais quand on a est à Scholomance, c’est de ce qu’on fera quand on en sortira. Même le plus riche des enclavés ne tenterait pas le destin de cette façon. Mais c’est tout ce dont nous rêvons : franchir les portes en vie. Le rêve impossible est devenu réalité. Je suis sortie, et je n’ai même pas eu à me transformer en une monstrueuse sorcière des ténèbres pour y parvenir. Nous avons sauvé la promotion, rendu la terre sûre pour tous les sorciers et apporté la paix et l’harmonie dans toutes les enclaves. Ha, je plaisante ! En fait, tout a mal tourné...

Războiul pulberii negre (Seria Temeraire partea a III - a) - Editura Nemira

Războiul pulberii negre (Seria Temeraire partea a III - a) - Editura Nemira
Din Imperiul Otoman s-au cumparat trei oua de dragon foarte pretioase iar capitanul Laurence si uriasul dragon Temeraire trebuie sa strabata Turcia pentru ca transportul sa ajunga in siguranta in Anglia. Cei doi ajung in tinuturile Germaniei la timp pentru a fi martori la Batalia de la Jena se confrunta cu soldatii lui Napoleon cu un dragon periculos din Franta si cu alte personaje de basm. Povestea nascocita de Naomi Novik in care cititorul descopera personaje irezistibile se citeste pe nerasuflate. „Un roman fantasy inspaimantator de distractiv.“ Stephen King Aventuri personaje savuroase tinuturi mirifice si mult imprevizibil fac din romanul lui Naomi Novik o carte pe care n-o poti lasa din mana. The Guardian „Razboiul pulberii negre a treia carte din seria de succes Temeraire este ca o calatorie spectaculoasa in timp o calatorie in timpul careia fantezia se confunda cu realitatea si trecutul se insufleteste. Imaginatia lui Novik are o forta cuceritoare.“ The Washington Post

TEMERARIO 2. EL TRONO DE JADE

release date: Apr 23, 2007
TEMERARIO 2. EL TRONO DE JADE
El capitán Will Laurence selló su destino al capturar de una fragata francesa el huevo de dragón imperial del que nacería Temerario. Juntos demostraron su valor combatiendo contra las fuerzas invasoras de Napoleón Bonaparte. Ahora China ha descubierto que el dragón está en manos británicas, y ha enviado a unos emisarios para recuperar al fantástico animal. Cuando Laurence se niegue a entregarlo, su desafío sólo tendrá dos salidas: la horca, o un arriesgado viaje junto a Temerario hasta el Lejano Oriente... Comienza entonces una largo viaje sembrado de trampas, peligros e intrigas que sólo reforzarán la magnífica amistad que hay entre Will y Temerario.

Use for Another Book

release date: Jun 01, 2023

In His Majesty's Service - Limited Edition

release date: Jun 01, 2022

An Empire of Wings - Limited Edition

release date: Apr 01, 2025

Temerario II. El trono de jade (Edición en cartoné)

release date: Sep 28, 2010
Temerario II. El trono de jade (Edición en cartoné)
El capitán Will Laurence selló su destino al capturar de una fragata francesa el huevo de dragón imperial del que nacería Temerario. Juntos demostraron su valor combatiendo contra las fuerzas invasoras de Napoleón Bonaparte. Ahora China ha descubierto que el dragón está en manos británicas, y ha enviado a unos emisarios para recuperar al fantástico animal. Cuando Laurence se niegue a entregarlo, su desafío sólo tendrá dos salidas: la horca, o un arriesgado viaje junto a Temerario hasta el Lejano Oriente... Comienza entonces una largo viaje sembrado de trampas, peligros e intrigas que sólo reforzarán la magnífica amistad que hay entre Will y Temerario.
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