New Releases by Naomi Novik

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.

L''empereur de Chine vient de découvrir que le dragon impérial, Téméraire, qu''il avait envoyé à Napoléon en guise de cadeau est tombé aux mains des Anglais. Une délégation chinoise en colère réclame l''animal. Le capitaine Will Laurence refuse de coopérer. Mais devant le risque d''être condamné à mort pour désobéissance, il est bien obligé d''accompagner Téméraire en Asie. Commence alors un long voyage semé d''embûches, de dangers et d''intrigues, qui ne fera que renforcer l''amitié indéfectible qui lie Will et Téméraire...

A latest work by the award-winning author of Victory of Eagles continues the adventurous partnership between a British naval captain and a fighting dragon who work to protect their island home from the forces of Napoleon.

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education comes the fifth volume of the Temeraire series, as Will Laurence and Temeraire struggle to reunite and face the Napoleonic army on London''s doorstep. “A story about friendship that transcends not only time and class, but species.”—NPR For Britain, conditions are grim: Napoleon’s resurgent forces have breached the Channel and successfully invaded English soil. Napoleon’s prime objective is the occupation of London. Unfortunately, the dragon Temeraire has been removed from military service—and his captain, Will Laurence, has been condemned to death for treason. Separated by their own government and threatened at every turn by Napoleon’s forces, Laurence and Temeraire must struggle to find each other amid the turmoil of war. If only they can be reunited, master and dragon might rally Britain’s scattered resistance forces and take the fight to the enemy as never before, for king and country—and for their own liberty. 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

Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the global 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.

Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the global 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.

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.

Together in one volume, here are the first three novels in Naomi Novik’s New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, combining the gripping history of the Napoleonic era, the thrill of Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern books, and the excitement of Patrick O’Brian’s seafaring adventures. In His Majesty’s Service also includes an exclusive original Temeraire short story. Capt. Will Laurence is serving with honor in the British Navy when his ship captures a French frigate harboring most a unusual cargo–an incalculably valuable dragon egg. When the egg hatches, Laurence unexpectedly becomes the master of the young dragon Temeraire and finds himself on an extraordinary journey that will shatter his orderly, respectable life and alter the course of his nation’s history. Thrust into England’s Aerial Corps, Laurence and Temeraire undergo rigorous training while staving off French forces intent on breaching British soil. But the pair has more than France to contend with when China learns that an imperial dragon intended for Napoleon–Temeraire himself– has fallen into British hands. The emperor summons the new pilot and his dragon to the Far East, a long voyage fraught with peril and intrigue. From England’s shores to China’s palaces, from the Silk Road’s outer limits to the embattled borders of Prussia and Poland, Laurence and Temeraire must defend their partnership and their country from powerful adversaries around the globe. But can they succeed against the massed forces of Bonaparte’s implacable army?

Naomi Novik''s stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Cpt Laurence and his dragon Temeraire as they travel from the shores of Britain to China and Africa.

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.

Alors que les guerres napoléoniennes font rage, le jeune capitaine Will Laurence fait une découverte qui va changer le cours de sa vie. Son vaisseau vient en effet de capturer une frégate française et sa cargaison : un oeuf de dragon très rare. Les dragons sont utilisés dans les combats aériens par la plupart des nations. Mais celui que va découvrir Will n''est pas tout à fait comme les autres... Ainsi commence l''histoire d''une amitié indéfectible entre le fabuleux dragon Téméraire et son jeune pilote. Ensemble, ils vont devoir apprendre les tactiques périlleuses de la guerre aérienne. Car la France, dirigée par un Bonaparte plus audacieux que jamais, rassemble ses propres créatures pour transporter ses troupes sur le sol britannique. Laurence et Téméraire se préparent à subir leur baptême du feu !

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

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 "

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 "

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