Victory of Eagles
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| Victory of Eagles | |
| Author | Naomi Novik |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Temeraire |
| Genre(s) | Alternate history novel |
| Publisher | Voyager Books |
| Publication date | July 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 384[1] |
| ISBN | ISBN 9780007256754 |
Victory of Eagles is the fifth novel in the Temeraire alternate history/fantasy series by American author Naomi Novik. The series follows the actions of William Laurence and his dragon, Temeraire.
Victory of Eagles will be released in hardcover in North America and the United Kingdom on July 8, 2008. [2]
[edit] Plot Details
The plot involves the invasion of England by the forces of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Celestial dragon Temeraire, believing his captain Will Laurence to be dead, takes it upon himself to train and command a squadron of unmanned, unharnessed dragons to fight against the French, while the King has fled to Edinburgh and Bonaparte sets himself up in London, intent on depleting the country's livestock and starving out the British armies and Air Corps.
[edit] References
- ^ Victory of Eagles on Barnesandnoble.com. Barnes & Noble. Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
- ^ Victory of Eagles by Naomi Novik. Random House. Retrieved on 2008-01-22.
[edit] Reviews
Review by Thomas M. Wagner at SF Reviews.net
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