What keeps one turning the pages is the urge to find out what happens next to Captain Laurence and Temeraire, characters who win one’s heart from the beginning. “A superbly written, character-driven series . . .

The Temeraire trilogy could well be this year’s Jonathan Strange and Mr. 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 “Novik’s influences run the gamut from Jane Austen to Patrick O’Brian, with a side trip through Anne McCaffrey. was immediately hooked by the writing, the research and the sheer courage of the whole enterprise.” - Chicago Tribune All hail Naomi Novik.” - The Washington Post Book World “ is soaring on the wings of a dragon.” - The New York Times At its heart, it’s a story about friendship that transcends not only time and class, but species.” -NPR “Novik has accomplished something singular with her Temeraire series. . . . as well as the impossible wonder of gilded fantasy.” -Entertainment Weekly (Editor’s Choice, Grade: A) Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire seriesHIS 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. “A completely authentic tale, brimming with all the detail and richness one looks for . . . “Enthralling reading-it’s like Jane Austen playing Dungeons & Dragons with Eragon’s Christopher Paolini.” - Time Her wonderful Temeraire is a dragon for the ages.” -Terry Brooks “Just when you think you’ve seen every variation possible on the dragon story, along comes Naomi Novik. Not only is it a new way to utilize dragons, it’s a very clever one and fits neatly into the historical niche this author has used.” -Anne McCaffrey Is it hard to imagine a cross between Susanna Clarke, of Norrell and Strange fame, and the late Patrick O’Brian? Not if you’ve read this wonderful, arresting novel.” -Stephen King “A terrifically entertaining fantasy novel . . . is a terrific meld of two genres that I particularly love-fantasy and historical epic.” -Peter Jackson “These are beautifully written novels-not only fresh, original, and fast paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart. Praise for His Majesty’s Dragon and the Temeraire series

Crucible of Gold: Book Seven of Temeraire

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