Naomi Novik Livres

Boxed Set includes Bk1 His Majesty's Dragon Bk2 Throne of Jade Bk3 Black Powder War

Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father is not a very good one. Free to lend and reluctant to collect, he has left his family on the edge of poverty--until Miryem intercedes. Hardening her heart, she sets out to retrieve what is owed, and soon gains a reputation for being able to turn silver into gold. But when an ill-advised boast brings her to the attention of the cold creatures who haunt the wood, nothing will be the same again. For words have power, and the fate of a kingdom will be forever altered by the challenge she is issued. Channeling the heart of the classic fairy tale, Novik deftly interweaves six distinct narrative voices--each learning valuable lessons about sacrifice, power and love--into a rich, multilayered fantasy that readers will want to return to again and again.

Sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling and Lodestar award-nominated A Deadly Education 'The dark school of magic I have been waiting for' Katherine Arden, author of The Bear and the Nightingale 'Fantasy that delights on every level' Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval ____________ Return to the Scholomance - and face an even deadlier graduation - in the stunning sequel to the ground-breaking, Sunday Times bestselling A Deadly Education. The dark school of magic has always done its best to devour its students, but now that El has reached her final year -- and somehow won herself a handful of allies along the way -- it's suddenly developed a very particular craving . . . For her. As the savagery of the school ramps up, El is determined that she will not give in; not to the mals, not to fate, and especially not to the Scholomance. But as the spectre of graduation looms -- the deadly final ritual that leaves few students alive -- if she and her allies are to make it out, El will need to realise that sometimes winning the game means throwing out all the rules. _______________________________ Wry, witty, endlessly inventive, and mordantly funny -- yet with a true depth and fierce justice at its heart -- this enchanting novel reminds us that there are far more important things than mere survival.

With the acclaimed Temeraire novels, New York Times bestselling author Naomi Novik has created a fantasy series like no other. Now, with LEAGUE OF DRAGONS, Novik brings the imaginative tour-de-force that has captivated millions to an unforgettable finish.

Saving the world is a test no school of magic can prepare you for in the triumphant conclusion to the Sunday Times bestselling trilogy that began with A Deadly Education and The Last Graduate. The one thing you never talk about while you're in the Scholomance is what you'll do when you get out - not even the richest enclaver would tempt fate that way. But that impossible dream has somehow come true for El and her classmates. And what's more, she didn't even have to become the monstrous dark witch she's prophesised to become to make it happen. Instead of killing enclavers, she saved them, and now the world is safe for all wizards. Peace and harmony have enveloped all the enclaves of the world. Just kidding. Instead, someone else has picked up the project of destroying enclaves in El's stead, and everyone she saved is at risk again with a full-scale enclave war on the horizon. And so, the first thing El needs to do after miraculously escaping the Scholomance, is to turn straight around and find a way back in.

Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors ride mighty fighting dragons, bred for size or speed. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes the precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Captain Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future – and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash course in the daring tactics of airborne battle. For as France’s own dragon-borne forces rally to breach British soil in Bonaparte’s boldest gambit, Laurence and Temeraire must soar into their own baptism of fire.

Separated and condemned by their own allies, Laurence and Temeraire face the deadly onslaught of Napoleon's armies. http://www.temeraire.org/index.cgi?pagetype=writing.

This anthology features a captivating array of short stories that traverse various realms created by Naomi Novik, showcasing her signature blend of fantasy, myth, and history. Readers will encounter diverse characters, including a mushroom witch, a young bride gambling with Death, and Elizabeth Bennet captaining a dragon. The collection also offers a sneak peek into the upcoming series set in the mysterious world of Abandon. A central theme throughout the stories is the struggle with destiny and the pursuit of fulfilling one's potential.

Tragedy has struck His Majesty’s Aerial Corps, whose magnificent fleet of fighting dragons and their human captains valiantly defend England’s shores against the encroaching armies of Napoleon Bonaparte. An epidemic of unknown origin and no known cure is decimating the noble dragons’ ranks–forcing the hopelessly stricken into quarantine. Now only Temeraire and a pack of newly recruited dragons remain uninfected–and stand as the only means of an airborne defense against France’s ever bolder sorties.Bonaparte’s dragons are already harrowing Britain’s ships at sea. Only one recourse remains: Temeraire and his captain, Will Laurence, must take wing to Africa, whose shores may hold the cure to the mysterious and deadly contagion. On this mission there is no time to waste, and no telling what lies in store beyond the horizon or for those left behind to wait, hope, and hold the line.

A latest installment in the series that includes Tongues of Serpents continues the fantastical Napoleonic War experiences of Captain Will Laurence and his indefatigable fighting dragon, who travel to South America to negotiate with the Incas as part of a plan to stop the Emperor's campaign for world domination.

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education comes the eighth and penultimate volume of the Temeraire series, in which Will Laurence finds himself shipwrecked in Japan with no memory of his dragon, Temeraire, or his past. “A first-class entry in a remarkable and appealing series.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This alternate version of the Napoleonic War—with dragons!—ramps up as the eighth and penultimate Temeraire novel takes us to Japan, where a shattered Captain Laurence is washed up on the shores remembering nothing of his past save as the captain of the navy ship Reliant. He struggles to remember why he is in Japan and why he has a startling knowledge of the Chinese language. He has no memory whatever of his dragon, Temeraire—which distresses Temeraire greatly when they are finally reunited. But so great is their bond that the two once again find themselves at the forefront of the war against Napoleon . . . just when all looks most hopeless. Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS

Picking up where book two left off (in China, Macau) Captain Will Laurence and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are ordered to retrieve and escort a precious cargo of valuable dragon eggs from Istanbul to England. They take the Old Silk Road from China to Istanbul, crossing deserts and mountains. En route to England, they help the beleaguered Prussians battle Napoleon.

Enter a school of magic unlike any you have ever encountered. There are no teachers, no holidays, friendships are purely strategic, and the odds of survival are never equal. Once you're inside, there are only two ways out: you graduate or you die. El Higgins is uniquely prepared for the school's many dangers. She may be without allies, but she possesses a dark power strong enough to level mountains and wipe out untold millions, never mind easily destroy the countless monsters that prowl the school. Except, she might accidentally kill all the other students, too. So El is trying her hardest not to use it, that is, unless she has no other choice

History takes flight in the second book of Naomi Novik's deliciously addictive series which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and skillfully layers the timeline with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England.

"Agnieszka loves her valley home in a quiet village. But the corrupted Wood stands on the border, full of malevolent power, and its shadow lies over her life. Her people rely on the cold, driven wizard known only as the Dragon to keep the Wood's dark forces at bay. But he demands a terrible price for his assistance: every ten years, one young woman must be handed over to serve him without question. The next choosing is fast approaching, and Agnieszka knows--everyone knows--that the Dragon will take Kasia: beautiful, graceful, brave Kasia, all the things Agnieszka isn't, and her dearest friend in the world. And there is no way to save her. But when the Dragon comes, it is not Kasia he will choose."--Back cover

Never before published stories by New York Times bestselling authors Jonathan Stroud, Gregory Maguire, Garth Nix, Diana Gabaldon, and others. Whether portrayed as fire-breathing reptilian beasts at war with humanity or as noble creatures capable of speech and mystically bonded to the warriors who ride them, dragons have been found in nearly every culture's mythology. In modern times, they can be found far from their medieval settings in locales as mundane as suburbia or as barren as post-apocalyptic landscapes—and in The Dragon Book, today's greatest fantasists reignite the fire with legendary tales that will consume readers' imaginations.Includes the following stories: Dragon’s Deep - Cecelia Holland Vici - Naomi Novik Bob Choi’s Last Job - Johnathan StroudAre You Afflicted with Dragons? - Kage BakerThe Tsar’s Dragons - Jane Yolen and Adam StempleThe Dragon of Direfell - Liz Williams Oakland Dragon Blues - Peter S. Beagle Humane Killer - Diana Gabaldon and Samuel Sykes Stop! - Garth NixUngentle Fire - Sean Williams A Stark and Wormy Knight - Tad Williams None So Blind - Harry Turtledove JoBoy - Diana Wynne JonesPuz_le - Gregory MaguireAfter the Third Kiss - Bruce CovilleThe War That Winter Is - Tanith LeeThe Dragon’s Tale - Tamore PierceDragon’s Storm - Mary RosenblumThe Dragaman’s Bride - Andy Duncan

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education comes the sixth volume of the Temeraire series, as Will Laurence and Temeraire are exiled to Australia in the ever expanding war between Napoleon and Britain. “Temeraire and his fellow dragons are surely Novik’s finest accomplishment.”—BookPage Convicted of treason despite their heroic defense against Napoleon’s invasion of England, Temeraire and Captain Will Laurence have been transported to a prison colony in distant Australia—and into a hornet’s nest of fresh complications. The colony is in turmoil after the overthrow of military governor William Bligh—aka Captain Bligh, late of HMS Bounty. And when Bligh tries to enlist them in his bid to regain office, the dragon and his captain are caught in the middle of a political power struggle. Their only chance to escape the fray is accepting a mission to blaze a route through the forbidding Blue Mountains and into the interior of Australia. But the theft of a precious dragon egg turns their expedition into a desperate recovery operation—leading to a shocking discovery and a dangerous new complication in the global war between Britain and Napoleon. Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS

Set in a vibrant world of high-flying heroes, this graphic novel introduces a new generation of costumed crusaders, blending action and adventure with rich storytelling. The narrative promises to explore the challenges and triumphs faced by these young heroes as they navigate their powers and responsibilities. With the acclaimed author of the Temeraire novels at the helm, readers can expect a captivating blend of dynamic artwork and engaging character development in this exciting saga.

The 'Scholomance 1-3' set by Naomi Novik comprises the first three volumes of a fantasy series centered around the Scholomance, a magical school with a dark reputation. The narrative follows El, a student with a unique heritage and formidable magical abilities, as she navigates the challenges of a perilous education where survival is not guaranteed. Key themes include the struggle for power, the complexities of friendship, and the moral dilemmas faced by young adults in a world rife with danger. The series explores the dynamics of a diverse group of students, each with their own backgrounds and motivations, as they confront both internal and external threats, including the malevolent forces that lurk within the school's confines. Notable characters include El, who grapples with her identity and the expectations placed upon her, and her peers, who each contribute to the intricate social fabric of the school. The interplay between camaraderie and competition is a recurring element, highlighting the importance of alliances in a setting where trust is often tested. Overall, the 'Scholomance 1-3' set presents a richly developed world that examines the intersection of education, magic, and survival, offering readers a complex and immersive experience.

A dark enchantment blights the land in this enthralling fantasy inspired by fairy tales. Agnieszka loves her village, nestled in a peaceful valley, but the nearby enchanted forest casts a shadow over her home. Many have been lost to the Wood, returning forever changed. The villagers rely on an ageless wizard, the Dragon, for protection from the forest's dark magic, but his assistance comes at a steep price: one young woman must serve him for ten years, leaving everything behind. Agnieszka fears her friend Kasia will be chosen, as she embodies all the qualities Agnieszka lacks—beauty, grace, and bravery. However, when the Dragon arrives, it is not Kasia he selects. This captivating tale has garnered numerous accolades, including the Nebula Award for Best Novel, the Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and the British Fantasy Society Award for Best Novel, and has been shortlisted for both the World Fantasy and Hugo Awards. The narrative is praised for its vivid believability and enchanting quality, with notable authors commending Novik's writing for its depth and magic.

Willkommen zurück an der Scholomance – der zweite Band der grandiosen New-York-Times-Bestseller-Reihe von Naomi Novik Für El und Orion beginnt das letzte Jahr an der Scholomance und das tödliche Ritual der gefürchteten Abschlussprüfung wirft seine Schatten voraus. El setzt alles daran, dass ihre Gruppe überlebt. Doch die Chancen stehen von Tag zu Tag schlechter und der Kampf gegen die Schule wird immer brutaler. Bis El herausfindet, dass man manche Spiele nur gewinnen kann, wenn man alle Regeln über den Haufen wirft … Unzählige Fans lieben die geistreichen, genial erzählten Geschichten der Bestsellerautorin Naomi Novik. Ihre starken Heldinnen widersetzen sich Konventionen und kämpfen für Gerechtigkeit. »Scholomance« bietet dunkle und rasante Abenteuer voller unerwarteter Wendungen. Alle Bände der »Scholomance«-Trilogie: Scholomance – Tödliche Lektion Scholomance – Der letzte Absolvent Scholomance – Die goldenen Enklaven

Přijměte pozvání do gotických magických síní z trilogie Scholomancie i pohádkových světů knih Ve stínu Hvozdu a V zajetí zimy — tato sbírka povídek vás provede od slovanské mytologie k fantasy, od mýtů k historii a od tajemství k science fiction. Přesunete se ze starověkého Řecka a Říma přes středověk až do moderní doby. Setkáte se s Markem Antoniem, Sherlockem Holmesem a Elizabeth Bennetovou tak, jak je neznáte. Navštívíte exotická fantasy města a mimozemské civilizace mezi hvězdami. Každý fanoušek Naomi Novikové si ve sbírce najde to své. Ačkoli jsou příběhy velmi rozmanité, spojuje je jedno téma: uchopení osudu do vlastních rukou a strach, kam až je člověk schopen zajít, aby dosáhl svého. V jedné z povídek se autorka vrací do přebudované Scholomancie a nechává nahlédnout do života nové generace studentů i starých známých. Třešničkou na dortu je pak povídka ze světa dosud nepublikovaného románu, která láká na autorčinu budoucí knihu. A že je na co se těšit!

Willkommen zurück an der Scholomance – der zweite Band der grandiosen neuen Fantasyreihe von Naomi Novik Scholomance ist eine Magierschule, wie es sie noch nie gegeben hat: keine Lehrer, keine Ferien, Freundschaft nur als Mittel zum Zweck und sehr ungleiche Überlebenschancen. Es gibt nur zwei Wege heraus aus der Schule — die Abschlussprüfung oder den Tod. Für El und Orion beginnt das letzte Jahr an der Scholomance und das tödliche Ritual der gefürchteten Abschlussprüfung wirft seine Schatten voraus. El setzt alles daran, dass ihre Gruppe überlebt. Doch die Chancen stehen von Tag zu Tag schlechter und der Kampf gegen die Schule wird immer brutaler. Bis El herausfindet, dass man manche Spiele nur gewinnen kann, wenn man alle Regeln über den Haufen wirft … Unzählige Fans lieben die geistreichen, genial erzählten Geschichten der Bestsellerautorin Naomi Novik. Ihre starken Heldinnen widersetzen sich Konventionen und kämpfen für Gerechtigkeit. »Scholomance« bietet dunkle und rasante Abenteuer voller unerwarteter Wendungen. Alle Bände der »Scholomance«-Trilogie: Scholomance – Tödliche Lektion Scholomance – Der letzte Absolvent Scholomance – Die goldenen Enklaven

Eine Magierschule, in der Versagen den sicheren Tod bedeutet ... Scholomance ist eine Magierschule, wie es sie noch nie gegeben hat: keine Lehrer, keine Ferien, Freundschaft nur als Mittel zum Zweck und sehr ungleiche Überlebenschancen. Es gibt nur zwei Wege heraus aus der Schule – die Abschlussprüfung oder den Tod. Galadriel, genannt El, ist bestens vorbereitet auf die Gefahren der Schule: Sie hat zwar niemanden, der ihr hilft, aber eine starke dunkle Gabe, mit der sie problemlos auf einen Schlag die Monster auslöschen könnte, die überall in der Schule lauern. Aber das würde auch ihre Mitschüler treffen. Anders als der unerträgliche Schulstar Orion, der ständig Leben rettet, tut El deshalb alles, um diese Gabe nicht zu nutzen – es sei denn, sie hat keine andere Wahl ... Unzählige Fans sind von den bildgewaltigen und genial erzählten Geschichten der Bestsellerautorin Naomi Novik begeistert. Ihre starken Heldinnen widersetzen sich Konventionen und zeichnen sich durch Komplexität aus. »Scholomance« bietet dunkle und gewitzte Abenteuer voller unerwarteter Wendungen. Alle Bände der »Scholomance«-Trilogie: Scholomance – Tödliche Lektion (Band 1) Scholomance – Der letzte Absolvent (Band 2) Scholomance – Die goldenen Enklaven (Band 3)

Eine fantastische Saga um Freundschaft, Drachenkämpfe und Abenteuer! Mit der Trilogie »Die Feuerreiter Seiner Majestät« schafft Naomi Novik eine aufregende, neue Drachensaga: In einer historischen Parallelwelt zur Zeit der Napoleonischen Kriege kämpfen Captain Will Laurence und sein unzertrennlicher Drache Temeraire an allen Fronten gegen die französische Bedrohung…Captain Will Laurence und Temeraire werden überraschend in das ottomanische Imperium abkommandiert: In Istanbul warten drei Dracheneier auf die Gefährten, die sie sicher nach Großbritannien bringen sollen – eigentliche keine schwere Aufgabe. Doch sie haben nicht mit dem rachsüchtigen Drachenweibchen Lien gerechnet …• Peter Jackson, Regisseur der »Herr der Ringe«-Trilogie, plant die Verfilmung – bereits ab 2007!• Für alle Leser von Christopher Paolini, Jonathan Stroud und Trudi Canavan• Eine unvergessliche Freundschaftsgeschichte zwischen einem Drachen und seinem menschlichen Hüter

Der tiefe Fall des Feuerreiters! Eigentlich war es eine gute Tat, die französischen Drachen vor einer tödlichen Seuche zu retten - aber in den Augen seiner Landsleute hat Will Laurence dadurch Hochverrat begangen. Er wird angeklagt, degradiert und zurück zur Marine versetzt, während Temeraire in einem Zuchtgehege in Schottland sein Dasein fristen muss. Doch dann überquert Napoleon mit seiner Armee den Kanal, und es wird schnell klar, dass die britische Admiralität es sich nicht leisten kann, auf einen Drachen wie Temeraire zu verzichten. Und so macht Will Laurence sich auf höchsten Befehl auf den Weg nach Schottland, wo er jedoch nur ein verlassenes Gehege vorfindet. Und damit beginnt für den ein samen Feuerreiter die verzweifelte Suche nach dem Freund, der ihm mehr bedeutet als das eigene Leben. Ein neues Abenteuer der Bestsellerautorin Naomi Novik - voll dramatischer Drachenkämpfe, Heldenmut und großer Gefühle.

Nowa powieść autorki bestsellerowego cyklu o magicznych zdolnościach, gdzie porażka oznacza śmierć. W tej szkole, pozbawionej nauczycieli i przyjaźni, uczniowie muszą tworzyć strategiczne sojusze, aby przetrwać. Nie mogą opuścić jej, dopóki nie ukończą nauki lub nie zginą. Zasady są proste: nie można chodzić samotnie, a potwory czają się wszędzie. Niektórzy uczniowie praktykują czarną magię, by zwiększyć swoje szanse na przeżycie. Galadriel Higgins, znana jako El, ma ogromną moc, która pozwala jej stawić czoło niebezpieczeństwom, ale jednocześnie może stanowić zagrożenie dla innych. Autorka, Naomi Novik, wychowała się na polskich bajkach i opowieściach, a jej twórczość zdobyła uznanie dzięki serii o Temerairze oraz innym nagradzanym powieściom fantasy. Scholomance to najniebezpieczniejsza szkoła w historii magii, gdzie uczniowie muszą zmagać się z mroczną wiedzą, odwagą, poświęceniem oraz pragnieniem akceptacji wśród rówieśników. To wciągająca opowieść o przetrwaniu w świecie pełnym zagrożeń.

Třetí kniha fantasy trilogie Temeraire. Kapitánu Laurencovi a draku Temerairovi zkříží cestu posel přinášející nové rozkazy z Británie. Británie koupila od osmanské říše tři dračí vejce a oba hrdinové je musí v Istanbulu vyzvednout a dopravit do Anglie, a to dřív, než se draci vylíhnou. Čínská dračice Lien, která viní Temeraira ze smrti svého pána a chce se spojit s Napoleonem, aby se mu pomstila, je však stíhá na každém kroku. Dvojici ale z nečekaného směru zasáhne zničující zrada, a tak musí i se svou jednotkou přistoupit k odvetě. Jakou však mají naději proti Bonapartovu vojsku?