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Read By: Simon Vance Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Temeraire Series Release Date: July 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739368657

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

152

Longest Chapter Length:

05:51 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

23 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:07 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

18

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Publisher Description

Naomi Novik’s triumphant debut, His Majesty’s Dragon, introduced a dynamic new pair of heroes to the annals of fantasy fiction: the noble fighting dragon Temeraire and his master and commander, Capt. Will Laurence. Now in the latest novel, they soar to new heights of breathtaking action and brilliant imagination. It is a grim time for the dragon Temeraire. On the heels of his mission to Africa, seeking the cure for a deadly contagion, he has been removed from military service–and his captain, Will Laurence, has been condemned to death for treason. For Britain, conditions are grimmer still: Napoleon’s resurgent forces have breached the Channel and successfully invaded English soil. Napoleon’s prime objective: the occupation of London. Separated by their own government and threatened at every turn by Napoleon’s forces, Laurence and Temeraire must struggle to find each other amid the turmoil of war and to aid the resistance against the invasion before Napoleon’s foothold on England’s shores can become a stranglehold. If only they can be reunited, master and dragon might rally Britain’s scattered forces and take the fight to the enemy as never before–for king and country, and for their own liberty. But can the French aggressors be well and truly routed, or will a treacherous alliance deliver Britain into the hands of her would- be conquerors?

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"I enjoyed this book in the series very much. But in all the books, Simon Vance's narration is wonderful. I have listened to 4 of the Temeraire books he has narrated, and I love the voices he gives to Lawrence and all the dragons, especially Temeraire. It is MUCH more fun to listen to the Temeraire books read by Simon Vance than it is to read them myself!"

— Kat (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “This fifth Temeraire novel continues in much the same fashion as its predecessors, with meticulous worldbuilding, interesting stories, and one of the most compelling and beautiful relationships in fantasy today, that of Captain Will Laurence and his dragon, Temeraire. This is a memorable and gripping tale that will have readers on the edge of their seats.”

    — RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

Victory of Eagles Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.96 out of 53.96 out of 53.96 out of 53.96 out of 53.96 out of 5 (3.96)
5 Stars: 8
4 Stars: 12
3 Stars: 2
2 Stars: 2
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 3
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 4.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 5 (4.75)
5 Stars: 3
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Jacob Broderick, 10/31/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Michael Norsworthy, 10/7/2020
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Zack Seales, 6/5/2019
  • Overall Performance: 0 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 50 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Karina Snyder, 1/16/2017
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I like dragons and their stories. This novel wraps history around fantasy. "

    — Donna, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The Temeraire series doesn't disappoint. I read book four over a year ago, but I was still able to slip right into book five and feel all the old affection for Temeraire and the enjoyment of the story. Novik makes all of the characters very real and lovable. I wish Laurence and Temeraire all the best! "

    — Arlie, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The Temeraire books get progressively more excellent. This is the best yet! "

    — Wealhtheow, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I think I would have liked this more if I hadn't read the previous four directly in a row preceding. I was a bit burnt out. I'll pick it up again and savor it another time. "

    — Tam, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable! Novik somehow manages to make each book different and still keep everything there is to love about the characters. I'm impressed, anyways. "

    — Brian, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this series. It is fantastic and charming, a true joy to read! There is talk that Peter Jackson is going to make it into a mini Series- I am so EXCITED! If you love dragons, adventure, war, and wonderful writing this is a book series you sould look into ASAP! "

    — Kerstin, 12/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book. A little slow at first, but still loved it "

    — Anna, 11/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good final chapter in the story. I was a little less than satisfied with how it ended, but not everything in life has a rosy ending. It serves to remind that even when you do things right, in an imperfect world, there are often some unpleasant bumps along the road! "

    — Clyn, 10/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Simply splendid, with a breathtaking battle scene at the end. And more to come. "

    — GraceAnne, 3/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " More fighting dragons in the Napoleanic era. Waiting for the next one. "

    — Paul, 10/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " After the ending of book 4, I wondered, "how are they gonna get out of this mess?" I shouldn't have worried. Excellent world building and entwining of real history and this alternate timeline. Nice angst for Laurence and his dragon friend Temeraire. I look forward to the next outing. "

    — DJ, 8/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This one is pretty depressing...there are some minor victories, but basically the only thing good that happens to the protagonists is "everyone hates us and temporarily tolerates us" instead of "everyone hates us and leaves us in jail". "

    — Steven, 11/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book! And who ever said a dragon could not serve in the British army? Temeraire was wonderful, as always, and Laurence finally realized what is really important. "

    — Dawn, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Te series is just like a downsloping hill: Book 1 was great book 2 was nice book 3 was dull book 4 was boring and now book 5, I won't even bother to finish it. "

    — Jolanda, 4/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think I still like the first book in the series best, but this one is pretty close. I really enjoyed it, especially the battle scene near the end. Again we have a cliffhanger so that I feel compelled to read the next installment. "

    — Bonnie, 4/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Love this series. Master and Commander swashbuckling but with dragons. "

    — Denise, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was so sad! I loved the part where the dragons from the breeding grounds showed up with Temeraire to help the battle, if only because there was the standoff between the Regal Coppers. Heh, I love those guys. "

    — Tracey, 3/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Again, I enjoyed the heck out of this book. Novik does a great job of showing the many consequences of Laurence's and Temeraire's actions in book 4. I spent the entire book wondering what would happen next. "

    — Nicole, 2/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great addition to Novik's series. the first half drug on a little, but once Laurence and Temeraire get back togehter, I really loved this one. "

    — Jeffrey, 2/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This one just didn't click with me as the other books. Don't get me wrong it wasn't bad, but it felt too...easy. Like everything just clicked into placed with that much effort. But I'm looking forward to reading the next book. "

    — Caitlin, 2/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoyable, but characters did not grow in this installment. Especially true of Captain Laurence. Looking for more in next volume. "

    — Jeff, 1/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " *Definitely* my favorite of the series. "

    — Allie, 1/6/2011

About Naomi Novik

Naomi Novik is the New York Times bestselling author of the Scholomance trilogy, the Temeraire series, and the award-winning novels Uprooted and Spinning Silver. She is a founder of the Organization for Transformative Works and the Archive of Our Own.

About Simon Vance

Simon Vance (a.k.a. Robert Whitfield) is an award-winning actor and narrator. He has earned more than fifty Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration thirteen times. He was named Booklist’s very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice as well as an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009. He has narrated more than eight hundred audiobooks over almost thirty years, beginning when he was a radio newsreader for the BBC in London. He is also an actor who has appeared on both stage and television.