Black Powder War

Following their journey in China, Captain Will Laurence and his dragon Temeraire are ordered to transport valuable dragon eggs across land from Istanbul to England. Traversing the Silk Road through deserts and mountains, they encounter numerous hazards and political tensions. Along the way, they become involved in military conflicts alongside the Prussian army against Napoleon's forces.

by Naomi Novik

Del Rey · First published 2006 · 400 pages