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A Natural History of Dragons
- A Memoir by Lady Trent
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
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A Natural History of Dragons
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Publisher's Summary
Marie Brennan begins a thrilling new fantasy series in A Natural History of Dragons, combining adventure with the inquisitive spirit of the Victorian Age. You, dear listener, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart - no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon's presence, even for the briefest of moments - even at the risk of one's life - is a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten….All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day. Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever.
"Saturated with the joy and urgency of discovery and scientific curiosity." (Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) on A Natural History of Dragons)
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- Richard Dromey
- 2022-04-18
Absolute Favourite
My sister recommended this as a fun, light audio book. Don't be fooled by the fun and light, Brennan's characters are rich and memorable and the adventure was fantastic. Kate Readings performance is one of the best I've ever seen. This book made laugh and cry, the ending was not rich and sorrowful. I eagerly started the next in the series.
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- Matthew
- 2023-04-03
Engaging but flawed - would still recommend!
I liked the "no nonsense" style of the first person narrator. Once the story kicks off the prose really works well, but I was a bit worried until then because Without the "adventure" it started a bit dry. Overall I really felt a sense of escape & adventure. the world building and cultural backdrops were an interesting twist on the "Victorian"-type era.
Avoiding spoilers, there were some plot points towards the end that didn't land right for me, and I'd have to spoil to elaborate. I think the issue is that the story is written "by" the main character in first person, and therefore EVERYTHING they choose to use as a plot device should be believable if written by that character. You'll understand if you read it, but some things just didn't sit right in that regard – it felt like the IRL author used that plot device, but the character never would.
All in all, if the premise seems enticing to you, I'd recommend it! I'll definitely continue the series.
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- Courtney
- 2022-03-11
Great book
Really enjoyed this book. the pace and story were good. very much the flvour of a grand Victorian adventure
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