Dragon Keeper

In the Rain Wilds, malformed young dragons hatch after a long journey upriver and cannot survive without human help. Thymara, a girl marked by the Rain Wilds' physical taint, joins a group of keepers assigned to accompany the dragons in search of the legendary Elderling city of Kelsingra. Alise, a Trader's wife fascinated by dragons, and Captain Leftrin of the liveship Tarman also become involved in the perilous expedition. The novel follows their uneasy alliances, secrets, and the growing bond between dragons and humans.

by Robin Hobb

Harper Voyager · First published 2009 · 560 pages