Voyage of the Basilisk: A Memoir by Lady Trent by Marie Brennan (English) Paperb

Description: Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan 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 satisfy her fascination with all things draconian. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Six years after her perilous exploits in Eriga, Isabella embarks on her most ambitious expedition yet: a two-year trip around the world to study all manner of dragons in every place they might be found. From feathered serpents sunning themselves in the ruins of a fallen civilization to the mighty sea serpents of the tropics, these creatures are a source of both endless fascination and frequent peril. Accompanying her is not only her young son, Jake, but a chivalrous foreign archaeologist whose interests converge with Isabellas in ways both professional and personal.Science is, of course, the primary objective of the voyage, but Isabellas life is rarely so simple. She must cope with storms, shipwrecks, intrigue, and warfare, even as she makes a discovery that offers a revolutionary new insight into the ancient history of dragons. Notes The third in a series which bridges the gap between fantasy and Victoriana. On an expedition to the savage, war-torn continent of Eriga, widowed Mrs Camherst must brave heat, fevers and palace intrigues. Author Biography 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 Years Best Science Fiction and Years Best Fantasy & Horror. Long Description Six years after her perilous exploits in Eriga, Isabella embarks on her most ambitious expedition yet: a two-year trip around the world to study all manner of dragons in every place they might be found. From feathered serpents sunning themselves in the ruins of a fallen civilization to the mighty sea serpents of the tropics, these creatures are a source of both endless fascination and frequent peril. Accompanying her is not only her young son, Jake, but a chivalrous foreign archaeologist whose interests converge with Isabellas in ways both professional and personal.Science is, of course, the primary objective of the voyage, but Isabellas life is rarely so simple. She must cope with storms, shipwrecks, intrigue, and warfare, even as she makes a discovery that offers a revolutionary new insight into the ancient history of dragons. Details ISBN1783295066 Author Marie Brennan Year 2015 ISBN-10 1783295066 ISBN-13 9781783295067 Media Book Pages 352 Imprint Titan Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Series A Natural History of Dragons Subtitle A Memoir by Lady Trent Format Paperback Language English Series Number 3 UK Release Date 2015-03-27 NZ Release Date 2015-03-27 Publisher Titan Books Ltd Publication Date 2015-03-27 Audience General AU Release Date 2015-03-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:92617870;

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