In his Majesty's service

The series is an alternate history set during the Napoleonic Wars, where dragons are real and used in aerial combat. The story follows Captain Will Laurence of the British Royal Navy, whose life changes dramatically when his ship captures a French frigate carrying an invaluable dragon egg. The egg hatches, and Laurence unexpectedly becomes the master of the young dragon, whom he names Temeraire, forcing him to join the Aerial Corps. The narrative combines historical fiction with fantasy elements, exploring the unique partnership between Laurence and Temeraire, and navigating societal and political challenges in a world with intelligent dragons.