Black Powder War

About “Black Powder War”

Capt. Will Laurence of His Majesty's Aerial Corps and his dragon, Temeraire, are sent on a mission after their adventure in China. They are ordered to escort three dragon eggs from the Ottoman Empire back to England. The mission is urgent, as the eggs must be transported before they hatch. However, the journey is threatened by the Chinese dragon Lien, who blames Temeraire for her master's death and plans to join Napoleon to take revenge. The mission faces disaster and betrayal, forcing Laurence, Temeraire, and their squad to launch a daring attack. They must confront Napoleon's powerful army with little hope of success. The novel is part of a series that blends history and fantasy, featuring dragons in an alternate version of the Napoleonic Wars. It was published in 2006.