Tongues of Serpents

In Naomi Novik's series, Captain William Laurence and his dragon companion Temeraire are caught in the tumult of the Napoleonic Wars, leading to their transportation to a remote Australian colony. As they undertake a pioneering expedition through the Blue Mountains, the mission takes a critical turn when a dragon egg is stolen, setting off a race against time. The story combines adventure, political intrigue, and unexpected discoveries in a finely woven tale set in a richly imagined world.