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Naomi Novik’s precious sequence results, with Chief May Laurence and his fighting monster Temeraire once more getting to the air from the broadsides of Napoleon’s causes and the friendly—and occasionally not-so-friendly—fire of British troops and politicians who continue steadily to believe them of split loyalties, if not overall treason.    For Laurence and Temeraire, released to pasture in Australia, it appears their part in the battle has arrived at a finish only when they're needed most. But possibly they're no further alone in this viewpoint. Recently allied with the African kingdom of the Tswana, the French have entertained Spain and introduced bloodshed and innovation to Brazil, terrifying Britain’s last desperate aspire to beat Napoleon.   And today the federal government that sidelined them has determined they've the very best opportunity at negotiating a peace with all the furious Tswana, who've surrounded the Portuguese royal household in Rio—and hence provide to reestablish Laurence to his former position and seniority as a chief in the Aerial Corps.