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Empire of Ivory
Historical fantasy
Empire of Ivory
Book 4 of the Temeraire series
Britain's dragons are struck by a deadly illness, leaving the aerial corps weakened while the government conceals both the epidemic and a possible cure. Laurence and Temeraire travel to Africa, where Temeraire's efforts to understand dragon society encounter powerful local kingdoms and the human cost of colonial ambition. Their discoveries create an ethical crisis when military advantage conflicts with the lives of enemy dragons. Thoughtful and adventurous, this sequel suits readers who enjoy African settings, epidemic quests, abolitionist themes, and heroes forced to choose principle over obedience to their own nation.
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War and battle violence; epidemic disease and mass dragon illness/death threat; colonialism and slavery themes; racism; animal/dragon exploitation; death and grief; sexual/romantic references.
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Smoked Orange Tea
Warm tea, cinnamon, and orange offer a bracing companion to this sweeping dragon adventure and its difficult moral choices.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Lager
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A mellow, malty pour suits sweeping adventure and high stakes.
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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