Instead, fired partially by patriotism and partially by vengeance, he organizes the many unharnessed dragons of the breeding ground into a militia, using promises of prizes as an enticement. Temeraire, languishing at the breeding grounds at Pen y Fan, receives this intelligence and loses any desire to remain quiet and well-behaved. They succeed, and Laurence is reported to have been killed in action when Goliath is sunk. Whilst aboardship, he joins the crew in fighting off the Grande Armée, who supported by the Armée d'Air are attempting to invade Great Britain.
Plot details Īs the novel begins, William Laurence is gaoled aboard HMS Goliath, imprisoned against Temeraire's good behavior.
The book was released in hardcover in North America and the United Kingdom by Voyager Books on July 8, 2008. The series follows the actions of William Laurence and his dragon, Temeraire. “Victory of Eagles” is the 5th book in the Temeraire series and is a fast fun read filled with fierce battles of war and politics as Temeraire and Laurence are reunited and vow to never be separated again.Victory of Eagles is the fifth novel in the Temeraire alternate history/ fantasy series by American author Naomi Novik. Oh, to find out what happens, you will have to read the book. Temeraire and the dragons in the breeding grounds are without captains, but, Temeraire organizes them to fight on their own if needed.Īs Napoleon’s army advances in Britain, the breeding ground dragons fight, and Laurence is let out of jail to lead all the dragons.
Unfortunately, Napoleon has marshalled the power of his Army and Navy and is now invading Britain….yikes. Temeraire is continuing his quest for better living conditions for dragons in Britain and is making as many friends as he can of the rest of the dragons, and humans, at the breeding grounds. Temeraire has been placed in the breeding grounds and, if he does not behave, Laurence will be hanged. After the events of the last book, Laurence has been found guilty of treason and is in jail.
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