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Victory of Eagles, A Novel of Temeraire, by Naomi Novak (recognizable historical mileu): Thoroughly enjoyed this story of Napoleon's invasion of Britain and how dragons, led by Temeraire, and his captain, Will Laurence, help the British repel the French, who have their own dragon force. While Napoleon escapes, by dragon flight, of course, Temeraire and Laurence are sent to Australia. Both have been removed from military service because they rescued the dragons of France from a debilitating and lethal disease ( a treasonous act), Laurence's death sentence is repealed if he and Temeraire will move to Australia. This is the fifth in a series about Temeraire and Laurence. This book dwells primarily on the battles during Napoleon's invasion and occupation of London. It's an exciting and enjoyable read.
