Empire of Ivory

Empire of Ivory

infobox Book |
name = Empire of Ivory
translator =


image_caption =
author = Naomi Novik
cover_artist =
country = United Kingdom
language = English
series = Temeraire
genre = Fiction
publisher = Voyager
release_date = November, 2007
media_type = Print (Hardback)& (Paperback)
pages = 384 pp [cite web|url= http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Empire-of-Ivory/Naomi-Novik/e/9780345496874/?itm=1|accessdate= 2008-05-01|title= "Empire of Ivory" on Barnesandnoble.com|publisher= Barnes & Noble]
isbn = ISBN 978-0-00-725673-0

"Empire of Ivory" is the fourth novel in the "Temeraire" alternate history/fantasy series by American author Naomi Novik. The series follows the actions of William Laurence and his dragon, Temeraire.

The book takes place in Africa and follows Laurence and Temeraire's search for a cure to the disease that has paralyzed the dragon community. Naomi Novik visited southern Africa in search for places in the fourth novel.

"Empire of Ivory" was released in paperback in North America on September 25, 2007. The British hardcover edition was published on November 5, 2007.

Plot summary

Laurence and Temeraire arrive back in Britain, following their evacuation of Danzig in "Black Powder War". Their relief at arriving safely is short-lived as Napoleon continues his preparations for an invasion of the British Isles, while a flu-like epidemic continues to decimate the British dragons.

Temeraire and Laurence continue to develop their notions of draconic equality in British society and throw their support to the abolitionist movement in exchange for assistance from prominent political leaders. Before they can continue their plans, they are enlisted to return to Africa to seek a cure for the draconic flu and accompany the rest of their formation to the Cape Colony along with a missionary family. During their trials and efforts at finding more of the cure, Laurence and Temeraire discover hidden plans that will spell doom for the British colony.

infobox Book |
name = Empire of Ivory
translator =


image_caption =
author = Naomi Novik
cover_artist =
country = United States
language = English
series = Temeraire
genre = Alternate history
publisher = Del Rey
release_date = September 25 2007
media_type = Print (Paperback)
pages = 384 pp
isbn = ISBN 0345496876

References

External links

* [http://www.temeraire.org/gallery/v/safrica/ Picture album] of author Naomi Novik's research photographs from Africa.


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