His Majesty's Dragon

In the first novel of the Temeraire series, Capt. Will Laurence's life changes forever after he captures a French frigate and discovers an unhatched dragon egg, leading him to form a unique bond with the dragon Temeraire. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, the story explores aerial combat as France's forces attempt to breach Britain’s defenses from the skies. Laurence’s new role in the Aerial Corps launches him into daring airborne battles, where he and Temeraire face their own challenges and adventures.