Black Powder War (2006)

by Naomi Novik

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Series: Temeraire (3)

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In the wake of their adventure in China, Captain Will Laurence of His Majesty's Aerial Corps and his dragon, Temeraire, are sent on a mission to protect three valuable dragon eggs on a trip back to England from the Ottoman Empire, but the vengeful Chinese dragon Lien allies herself with Napoleon to stop them.… (more)

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Such a great concept, and such poor execution. The characters of Laurence and Temeraire don't make any sense and aren't believable, and the writing style is cringe worthy. (

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breic | Dec 3, 2021 |

These books read like a mingling of Patrick O'Brien and Anne MacCaffrey. Well imagined fantasy and meticulously researched history focusing on the Napoleonic Wars. Excellent stuff! (

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adamgallardo | Aug 11, 2021 |

The feral dragons and Iskeirka were welcome additions to the series. (

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Chris.Bulin | Oct 1, 2020 |

It's good. Couldn't put it down. I'd go into more detail, but I'm writing this review at 5am after having spent most of the night reading, so I'm not at my most eloquent. (

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GristleMcNerd | Sep 18, 2020 |

The 3rd book in the Temeraire series picks up where the last book left off. The book focuses on the trek to Istanbul and then back to the war. The dynamic between Temeraire and Laurence is heart warming and there is plenty of growth for the dragon. This series continues to shine as an entertaining look at world history but with dragons. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Naomi Novik	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Davidson, Andrew	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Harman, Dominic	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Vance, Simon	Narrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Temeraire: In the Service of the King by Naomi Novik

The Temeraire Series Collection Set (His Majesty’s Dragon, Throne of Jade, Black Powder War, Empire of Ivory, Victory of Eagles, Tongues of Serpents, Books 1-6) by Naomi Novik (indirect)

The Temeraire Series (seven novel set): "His Majesty’s Dragon", "Throne of Jade", "Black Powder War", "Empire of Ivory", "Victory of Eagles", "Tongues of Serpents" & "Crucible of Gold" by Naomi Novik (indirect)

Books 1-8 in Naomi Novik's 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) by Naomi Novik (indirect)

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for my mother
in small return for many bajki cudowne

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Even looking into the gardens at night, Laurence could not imagine himself home; too many bright lanterns looking out from the trees, red and gold under the upturned roof-corners; the sound of laughter behind him like a foreign country.

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In the wake of their adventure in China, Captain Will Laurence of His Majesty's Aerial Corps and his dragon, Temeraire, are sent on a mission to protect three valuable dragon eggs on a trip back to England from the Ottoman Empire, but the vengeful Chinese dragon Lien allies herself with Napoleon to stop them.

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