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His Majesty's Dragon

The first volume of the Temeraire series

Captain William Laurence of H.M.S. Reliant is swept from his naval career when he captures a rare dragon egg.

"A completely authentic tale, brimming with all the detail and richness one looks for in military yarns as well as the impossible wonder of gilded fantasy." (Editor's Choice, Grade: A)
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US Paperback (384 pages, Del Rey)
Cover art by Dominic Harman
Released: March 28, 2006
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UK Hardcover (336 pages, HarperCollins UK)
Cover art by Dominic Harman
Released: January 3, 2006
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UK Paperback (448 pages, HarperCollins UK)
Released: August 7, 2006
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