Temeraire's egg was captured and claimed by the British at sea, but he was meant to be the companion of the Emperor Napoleon and not captained by a mere officer in the British Air Corps. Temeraire is a Celestial dragon, the most highly-prized of all draconic breeds famed for their intelligence, agility and most of all for the Divine Wind - their terrible roar capable of shattering the heavy timbers of war ships, shattering woodland and destroying other dragons mid-flight. Captain William Laurence of the British Air Corps and his dragon, Temeraire, begin their slow voyage to China, fearful that upon landing they will be forced to part by Imperial decree. Synopsis : History takes flight in the second book of Naomi Novik's deliciously addictive series which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and skillfully layers the timeline with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England. In addition, this volume is printed in two colors throughout on 80# Finch paper bringing the novel a level of class and grace it so richly deserves. The Subterranean Press limited edition features a full-color dustjacket by original Temeraire illustrator Dominic Harman, plus four full color illustrations.

Book two of the ongoing phenomenon soon to be filmed by Peter 'Lord of the Rings' Jackson, this copy has been signed by the author to the limitation page, and by Dominic Harman, cover artist. Signed numbered limited (to just 500 copies - this is number 69) edn - fine/fine.

Temeraire book 2