Throne of Jade

In the gripping second installment of the Temeraire series, Captain Will Laurence and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, find their hard-won partnership challenged by international politics. After their heroic defense of Britain against Napoleon's forces, the duo is forced to undertake a perilous journey to China. The Chinese Empire has discovered that its rare, imperial gift—an unhatched dragon's egg intended for Napoleon—has fallen into British hands and bonded with Laurence. An indignant Chinese delegation demands Temeraire's return, leaving Laurence with no choice but to accompany his beloved dragon across the globe. This arduous voyage across the high seas is fraught with danger, intrigue, and the untamed perils of the deep. Upon their arrival in the opulent yet alien court of the Chinese emperor, Laurence and Temeraire face shocking cultural differences, hidden agendas, and an even deeper web of political machinations that threaten to separate them permanently and alter the course of their lives forever.