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Save:In "His Majesty's Dragon," author Naomi Novik presents an alternate history during the Napoleonic Wars where dragons play a crucial role in warfare. The story follows Captain Will Laurence, who unexpectedly becomes a dragon rider after capturing a French ship carrying a dragon egg. Laurence forms a deep bond with the dragon, Temeraire, as they navigate through the challenges of joining the British Aerial Corps and fighting alongside each other in aerial battles. The book seamlessly blends elements of historical fiction with fantasy, exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and adaptation to new circumstances.
THE DECK OF the French ship was slippery with blood, heaving in the choppy sea; a stroke might as easily bring down the man making it as the intended target. Laurence did not have time in the heat of ... - #2
Save:'The Kingdoms' by Natasha Pulley is an alternate history novel that follows the journey of Joe Tournier, a man who arrives in a London ruled by France with no memory of his past. Armed with a mysterious postcard and a sense of unease, Joe embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of his identity and the world around him, leading him to a remote Scottish lighthouse and through portals of time. The narrative weaves together elements of time travel, historical changes, and personal relationships, creating a complex and engaging story that explores themes of memory, identity, and love. Pulley's writing style blends vivid descriptions, intricate plot twists, and emotional depth to immerse readers in a world where reality and imagination blur.
Most people have trouble recalling their first memory, because they have to stretch for it, like trying to touch their toes; but Joe didn’t. This was because it was a memory formed a week after his fo...
