Throne of Jade

In the second installment of the bestselling Temeraire series, Captain Will Laurence and his dragon, Temeraire, embark on a daunting mission to return to China after the British claim a dragon's egg originally intended for Napoleon. As they navigate through perilous waters and confront an incensed Chinese delegation, they uncover unexpected challenges upon reaching the emperor's court. This tale combines elements of naval warfare and dragon lore, inviting readers into a richly imagined 1800s world filled with intrigue and danger.