Crucible of Gold
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Novik, Naomi Author
Vance, Simon Narrator
Series
Temeraire volume 7
Published
Recorded Books, Inc. , 2012.
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"Naomi Novik's beloved series returns, with Capt. Will Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire once again taking to the air against the broadsides of Napoleon's forces and the friendly--and sometimes not-so-friendly--fire of British soldiers and politicians who continue to suspect them of divided loyalties, if not outright treason. For Laurence and Temeraire, put out to pasture in Australia, it seems their part in the war has come to an end just when they are needed most. Newly allied with the powerful African empire of the Tswana, the French have occupied Spain and brought revolution and bloodshed to Brazil, threatening Britain's last desperate hope to defeat Napoleon. So the British government dispatches Arthur Hammond from China to enlist Laurence and Temeraire to negotiate a peace with the angry Tswana, who have besieged the Portuguese royal family in Rio--and as bait, Hammond bears an offer to reinstate Laurence to his former rank and seniority as a captain in the Aerial Corps. Temeraire is delighted by this sudden reversal of fortune, but Laurence is by no means sanguine, knowing from experience that personal honor and duty to one's country do not always run on parallel tracks. Laurence and Temeraire--joined by the egotistical fire-breather Iskierka and the still-growing Kulingile, who has already surpassed Temeraire in size--embark for Brazil, only to meet with a string of unmitigated disasters that leave the dragons and their human friends forced to make an unexpected landing in the hostile territory of the Inca empire, where they face new unanticipated dangers. Now with the success of the mission balanced on a razor's edge, and failure looking more likely by the minute, the unexpected arrival of an old enemy will tip the scales toward ruin. Yet even in the midst of disaster, opportunity may lurk--for one bold enough to grasp it"--Provided by publisher.

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eAudiobook
Edition
Unabridged
Street Date
12/01/2012
Language
English
ISBN
9781470332907

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  • Throne of jade (Temeraire Volume 2) Cover
  • Black Powder War (Temeraire Volume 3) Cover
  • Empire of Ivory (Temeraire Volume 4) Cover
  • Victory of eagles: a novel of Temeraire (Temeraire Volume 5) Cover
  • Tongues of serpents (Temeraire Volume 6) Cover
  • Crucible of gold (Temeraire Volume 7) Cover
  • Blood of tyrants (Temeraire Volume 8) Cover
  • League of dragons (Temeraire Volume 9) Cover
  • Golden age and other stories (Temeraire Volume ) Cover

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These dramatic and suspenseful military fantasy books depict alternate historical conflicts in Europe and real-life military leaders, among them Napoleon Bonaparte who used magic during the Reign of Terror (Shadow Histories) and dragons during the Napoleonic Wars (Temeraire). -- Andrienne Cruz
These fantastic adventures by intrepid warriors who ride dragons into battle explore the lasting bond between dragons who imprinted at birth and their human partners, as well as the dragons' role in society as a whole. -- Lynne Welch
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Naomi Novik's fans may find the historical naval adventures of Alexander Kent more interesting than straight fantasy. Kent's detailed presentations of ships, naval battles, and the historical context, along with his believable characters, will fascinate Novik's readers, though the dragons are missing. -- Katherine Johnson
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Published Reviews

Booklist Review

At the end of Tongues of Serpents (2010), Temeraire fans were left wondering if they would ever be able to return to the war with Napoleon. When Hammond, their old friend and ambassador to China, arrives with an urgent message that Napoleon is attempting to open a new front in South America, Temeraire, Captain Laurence, and the few remaining crew members set off; the lure of being reinstated pleases Temeraire, but Laurence goes only out of duty to crown and country. Napoleon, it turns out, has enlisted the Africans from Empire of Ivory (2007), who have not only retaken colonial outposts in Africa but are now in Brazil on a no-holds-barred quest to find their lost family members. With the sailors on the dragonship transport nearly all impressed former criminals with little training or discipline, Temeraire wonders if they have any hope of reaching their destination in South America in time. Readers who persevere past the slow start will be satisfied, and an exciting, cliff-hanger finale will leave them clamoring for the next installment.--Moyer, Jessica Copyright 2010 Booklist

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Publisher's Weekly Review

In a delightful return to form, British aviator William Laurence and his dragon companion, Temeraire, are recalled from Australian exile (described in 2010's Tongues of Serpents) for their seventh adventure. In the Incan Empire, European plagues have devastated the human population, and dragons have taken charge. As the Inca empress considers a personal and political alliance with Napoleon, British dragon Iskierka promotes her captain, Granby, as a marital alternative-very much against his will. Meanwhile, the African Tswana tribe have begun raiding Brazil to rescue black slaves with French help, putting British abolitionist Laurence in an uncomfortable position. While delivering an absorbing adventure complete with shipwreck, mutiny, field surgery, and a difficult journey across a strange new land, Novik weaves in complex moral questions about the blurry line between freedom and possession on personal and societal scales. This is a must-read for series fans and an intriguing fantasy story in its own right. Agent: Cynthia Manson, the Cynthia Manson Literary Agency. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Library Journal Review

Loyal fans of Novik's sprawling Napoleonic alternate history epic (Her Majesty's Dragon; Throne of Jade) featuring the dragon Temeraire and his rider Captain Will Laurence will be relieved to see signs that the story is drawing toward its conclusion. Laurence's rank in the air corps is restored in a bid to lure him out of retirement to negotiate with the Tswana, who have allied with the French to get their enslaved brethren back. The Inca become involved, and then things really- get complicated. Temeraire's dragon companions from Her Majesty's Dragon return, and their final surprise destination indicates that still more old companions will be drawn into the eventual resolution. VERDICT- This solid installment will not disappoint existing fans and fantasy readers- who enjoy Patrick O'Brian's Age of Sail novels, but it will baffle new readers unfamiliar with the series's story line.-Meredith Schwartz, Library Journal (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Kirkus Book Review

After a brief hiatus (Tounges of Serpents, 2010, etc.), Novik continues the globetrotting, alternate-Napoleonic-era adventures of Captain William Laurence and his Chinese Celestial dragon Temeraire. Previously, Laurence was convicted of treason and transported for preventing the British from infecting the enemy French dragons with a fatal disease. As this volume opens, ambassador Arthur Hammond ends Laurence's Australian exile, restoring his commission and appointing him to negotiate with a force of African dragons sent by Napoleon to Brazil. Along the way, Laurence and his companions endure shipwreck, capture, stranding on an island and a desperate journey through the Incan Empire (the local dragons prevented the conquistadors from succeeding in this universe, although the smallpox they left behind has proved fairly devastating). While there is some intriguing but sadly limited time spent examining the differing political, societal and spiritual roles played by dragons in various cultures, most of the plot is devoted to nonstop action. Underneath it all, however, Novik is ambitiously exploring what it is to be a moral man in a world where such a quality is considered inconvenient at best; a man who, despite the powerful leverage provided by his dragon, may never be able to fully triumph over rampant corruption and petty opportunism. In some ways, a repeat of what's gone before, but despite that, thoughtful, good fun.]] Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

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Booklist Reviews

At the end of Tongues of Serpents (2010), Temeraire fans were left wondering if they would ever be able to return to the war with Napoléon. When Hammond, their old friend and ambassador to China, arrives with an urgent message that Napoléon is attempting to open a new front in South America, Temeraire, Captain Laurence, and the few remaining crew members set off; the lure of being reinstated pleases Temeraire, but Laurence goes only out of duty to crown and country. Napoléon, it turns out, has enlisted the Africans from Empire of Ivory (2007), who have not only retaken colonial outposts in Africa but are now in Brazil on a no-holds-barred quest to find their lost family members. With the sailors on the dragonship transport nearly all impressed former criminals with little training or discipline, Temeraire wonders if they have any hope of reaching their destination in South America in time. Readers who persevere past the slow start will be satisfied, and an exciting, cliff-hanger finale will leave them clamoring for the next installment. Copyright 2012 Booklist Reviews.

Copyright 2012 Booklist Reviews.
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Library Journal Reviews

Loyal fans of Novik's sprawling Napoleonic alternate history epic (Her Majesty's Dragon; Throne of Jade) featuring the dragon Temeraire and his rider Captain Will Laurence will be relieved to see signs that the story is drawing toward its conclusion. Laurence's rank in the air corps is restored in a bid to lure him out of retirement to negotiate with the Tswana, who have allied with the French to get their enslaved brethren back. The Inca become involved, and then things really get complicated. Temeraire's dragon companions from Her Majesty's Dragon return, and their final surprise destination indicates that still more old companions will be drawn into the eventual resolution. VERDICT This solid installment will not disappoint existing fans and fantasy readers who enjoy Patrick O'Brian's Age of Sail novels, but it will baffle new readers unfamiliar with the series's story line.—Meredith Schwartz, Library Journal

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Publishers Weekly Reviews

In a delightful return to form, British aviator William Laurence and his dragon companion, Temeraire, are recalled from Australian exile (described in 2010's Tongues of Serpents) for their seventh adventure. In the Incan Empire, European plagues have devastated the human population, and dragons have taken charge. As the Inca empress considers a personal and political alliance with Napoleon, British dragon Iskierka promotes her captain, Granby, as a marital alternative—very much against his will. Meanwhile, the African Tswana tribe have begun raiding Brazil to rescue black slaves with French help, putting British abolitionist Laurence in an uncomfortable position. While delivering an absorbing adventure complete with shipwreck, mutiny, field surgery, and a difficult journey across a strange new land, Novik weaves in complex moral questions about the blurry line between freedom and possession on personal and societal scales. This is a must-read for series fans and an intriguing fantasy story in its own right. Agent: Cynthia Manson, the Cynthia Manson Literary Agency. (Mar.)

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Novik, N., & Vance, S. (2012). Crucible of Gold (Unabridged). Recorded Books, Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Novik, Naomi and Simon Vance. 2012. Crucible of Gold. Recorded Books, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Novik, Naomi and Simon Vance. Crucible of Gold Recorded Books, Inc, 2012.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Novik, N. and Vance, S. (2012). Crucible of gold. Unabridged Recorded Books, Inc.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Novik, Naomi, and Simon Vance. Crucible of Gold Unabridged, Recorded Books, Inc., 2012.

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