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The Tropic of Serpents

A Memoir by Lady Trent
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Get ready for an adventurous journey into the natural world with the sequel to A Natural History of Dragons. In The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan, Lady Trent embarks on an expedition to the tropics of Ebersoln to study dragons, encountering new cultures, challenges, and discoveries. Her determination and curiosity drive her through dangerous terrain and scientific exploration, providing insight into the intricacies of both dragons and human nature.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by dragons and the Victorian-era adventures of a determined heroine. Set in an enthralling world of exploration and discovery, it combines scientific curiosity with a rich, imaginative storyline, perfect for fans of fantasy and historical contexts.

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The Tropic of Serpents

Three years after her fateful journeys through Vystrana, the widowed Mrs Camherst defies convention to embark on an expedition to the savage, war-torn continent of Eriga. Accompanied by an old associate and a runaway heiress, Isabella must brave heat, fevers and palace intrigues to satisfy her boundless fascination with all things draconian.

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Three years after her fateful journeys through Vystrana, the widowed Mrs. Camherst defies convention to embark on an expedition to the savage, war-torn continent of Eriga, home of the legendary swamp-wyrms of the tropics. Accompanied by an old associate and a runaway heiress, Isabella must brave heat, fevers, and palace intrigues to satisfy her boundless fascination with all things draconian.

The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan continues the thrilling saga, offering readers an adventure that is both perilous and enlightening, as Isabella dares to pursue her passion for the mythical creatures of the world.

Series: A Natural History of Dragons

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The Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan is praised for its captivating world-building and compelling character development. Reviewers highlight the engaging narrative and the intricate depiction of the fantasy setting. The protagonist, Lady Trent, is appreciated for her adventurous spirit and the novel's seamless blend of scientific curiosity with fantastical elements.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783292417

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Marie Brennan is the author of nine novels, including the Doppelganger and Onyx Court series. With Fate Conspire won Kirkus Review Best Fiction of the Year. She won two Isaac Asimov Award for Undergraduate Excellence in Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Grand Prizes in 2003, and has received honourable mentions for Year's Best Science Fiction and Year's Best Fantasy & Horror.

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