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Throne of Jade

By: Naomi Novik
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the 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.

History takes flight in this deliciously addictive novel, which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and skilfully layers history with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England.

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 and devastating woodland. Captured by the British, Temeraire was meant to be the companion of the Emperor Napoleon and not captained by a mere officer in the British Air Corps. The Chinese have demanded his return and the British government cannot afford to provoke the Asian super-power into allying with the French – even if it costs them the most powerful weapon in their arsenal, and forces Laurence and Temeraire apart.

©2018 Naomi Novik (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Science Fiction War & Military Military Dragons War

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Critic reviews

"I took a jaundiced view of dragon books until Novik won me over with her first novel. the combination of military history, sympathetic characters, and engaging style makes this series great, intelligent fun." (The Times)

"Plenty of intrigue, swordplay, exotic locations, plausible invention. In short a treat." (The Telegraph)

"In the best tradition of fantasy, historical fiction and nautical novels." (Guardian)
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and bought it on audible to listen too. The performances are overall quite good although I can see some people finding the VA for Chinese and eastern characters to be more than a little frustrating.

Besides that, my only problem here are a couple of missing sections and chapters. There are also times where words will be repeated, or sentences skipped that can be quite confusing.

Good Performance let down by recording

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While not as action heavy as the first book and much more centred on politics, the antics of william lawrence and temeraire once again amuse. Loved this book and will be reading the next one!

Great continuation

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Such a delight to watch the relationship between Laurence and Temeraire developing! Looking forward to February!

Can’t wait for the next one!

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These are such good books a very enjoyable series i love how all the dragons are so different

I love these stories

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The brilliance of the story conjured by Naomi Novik, the richness of the vocabulary - perfect for the time it is set in - and the warmth and empathy of the narration by Simon Vance all come together to make this series a joy to escape into. Really recommend this very highly.

Masterful Series, Well worth every minute.

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I loved Temeraire and this is great too.

Taking the tale to the East is an interesting choice but works well because the storyline is just as intriguing.

The relationship between Temeraire and Laurence is also a fine (and perhaps overlooked) love story.

Beautifully written and wonderfully performed by Simon Vance.

Another Cracking Story

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After listening to the first book and subsequently getting used to the formalities therein I was hooked, this second entry sealed the deal, couldn't stop listening and have downloaded the third already, I highly recommend this series thus far and if you like history (embroiled in a little poetic mythical license) then you will not be disappointed!

For king and country!!!

Astounding!

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it's very well read. not as much action but still a good story. characters are well described nut didnt feel anything for those lost. looking forward to the next.

entertaining but not quite as good as the first.

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I'm really loving this series! I wanted a well written, imaginative and engaging fantasy and it's been fantastic. the characters vivid but sypmpatheic, the story is engaging but has a pleasing epicness as well and it's really well read.

I'd highly recommend

fun and engaging

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First, the narration is excellent. Simon Vance does an excellent job.

The concept, storyline and characters are in keeping with the period and are all well developed.

The action is beautifully paced, and the research into the historical period, naval and Chinese, seems very good. I certainly felt transported to the places and times.

In short I am enjoying Ms Novik’s professionalism as well as her great talent as a very creative writer.

Creative and well written

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