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  • Empire of Ivory

  • Temeraire, Book 4
  • By: Naomi Novik
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,566 ratings)

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Empire of Ivory

By: Naomi Novik
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Tragedy has struck His Majesty’s Aerial Corps, whose magnificent fleet of fighting dragons and their human captains valiantly defend England’s shores against the encroaching armies of Napoleon Bonaparte. An epidemic of unknown origin and no known cure is decimating the noble dragons’ ranks - forcing the hopelessly stricken into quarantine. Now only Temeraire and a pack of newly recruited dragons remain uninfected - and stand as the only means of an airborne defense against France’s ever bolder sorties.

Bonaparte’s dragons are already harrowing Britain’s ships at sea. Only one recourse remains: Temeraire and his captain, Will Laurence, must take wing to Africa, whose shores may hold the cure to the mysterious and deadly contagion. On this mission there is no time to waste, and no telling what lies in store beyond the horizon or for those left behind to wait, hope, and hold the line.

Dragon tales: don't miss the rest of the Temeraire series.
©2007 Naomi Novik (P)2007 Books on Tape
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"Engrossing." (Publishers Weekly)

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Unexpected turn of events in this book.

I enjoyed the story line very much. It was refreshing and uniquely interesting. I will get more books from this author.

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Great Series

Enjoy the relationship between the humans and dragons as well as ethical issues which arise.

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To Africa!

I hope the title was not a spoiler. This book is one of the best in the series. It sets up a chain of events that will glue you to your headset. Once again, Simon Vance delivers an amazing oratory performance, giving life to all the characters. I recommend this book.

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Continues to deliver

I like where the story has brought us and I look forward to the next one.

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Can't get enough!

This is the best series in a while . Two of my favorite genres combined!! Wow. I love the authors brilliant ability to place dragons in a place of history!!! Thank you!!!!

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greatness even more than first book

love it. the sincere moral dilemmas, the adventures abroad, main characters everybody needs to have as a reminder in daily shady life.

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The Philosophy

The book made me think about things not thought about in my daily life. I laughed and cried and wondered about climbing about on a dragon.

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another amazing addition to the Temeraire series

and masterful performance by Simon Vance. The story continues the development of the key characters and draws to a surprising, if not truly unexpected ending. can't wait to get the next book.

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book 4 and still cant get enough.

i loved this book, so much happens I cant wait to start the next one!

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Fantastic

What a wonderful trip into fantasy. The characters are so real I feel like I know them.

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