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Start with His Majesty's Dragon and continue through all 10 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with His Majesty's Dragon
Book 1 by Naomi Novik
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Temeraire reading order
Ends with Golden Age and Other Stories
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Book 1:His Majesty's Dragon
Naomi Novik
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:Throne of Jade
Naomi Novik • 2006
After saving Britain, Laurence and Temeraire are sent by sea to Imperial China so diplomats can argue over who truly owns a Celestial dragon. The long voyage, political intrigue, and attempts on Laurence's life test t...
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Book 3:Black Powder War
Naomi Novik • 2006
Diverted from home, Laurence and Temeraire trek overland from China toward Istanbul to collect three precious dragon eggs for Britain. Ambushes, shifting alliances, and the vengeful dragon Lien drag them into a brutal...
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Book 4:Empire of Ivory
Naomi Novik • 2007
Back in England, a mysterious disease is killing the dragons of the Aerial Corps, leaving the country almost defenseless. Laurence and Temeraire travel to Africa in search of a cure and discover a very different relat...
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Book 5:Victory of Eagles
Naomi Novik • 2008
Condemned for treason and separated by their own government, Laurence and Temeraire watch as Napoleon invades and occupies parts of Britain. To fight back, they must build a ragged dragon army from castoffs and prove...
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Book 6:Tongues of Serpents
Naomi Novik • 2010
Exiled to the penal colony of New South Wales, Laurence, Temeraire, and a small group of officers are ordered to establish a new covert and escort dragon eggs inland. Colonial power struggles and the theft of an egg s...
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Book 7:Crucible of Gold
Naomi Novik • 2012
Restored to duty, Laurence and Temeraire are sent from Australia to South America to keep France from winning new allies. Caught between the Inca, the Portuguese court in exile, and the powerful Tswana empire, they mu...
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Book 8:Blood of Tyrants
Naomi Novik • 2013
A shipwreck leaves Laurence in Japan with no memory of Temeraire or his years in the Aerial Corps. While he struggles to understand who he has become, Temeraire pushes on through China and Russia, as new alliances and...
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Book 9:League of Dragons
Naomi Novik • 2016
The defeat of Napoleon's army in Russia has not ended the war, and the emperor still courts dragons across Europe with promises of better treatment. Chasing a stolen egg and a shifting battlefield, Laurence and Temera...
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Book 10:Golden Age and Other Stories
Naomi Novik • 2017
This collection of Temeraire stories revisits key moments and explores what might have been, including an alternate first meeting between Laurence and his dragon. Side adventures, fan inspired tales, and brief vignett...
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Temeraire FAQ
What is the best order to read the Temeraire series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with His Majesty's Dragon.
How many books are in the Temeraire series?
There are 10 books currently listed in the Temeraire series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Temeraire series?
New readers should start with His Majesty's Dragon, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Temeraire series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2006 to 2017.