Temeraire 2 - The Throne of Jade

   After defeating Napoleon's forces at the battle of Dover, Laurence andTemeraire are confronted by envoys from Imperial China. The Chinese are eager to get their rare Celestial dragon back from the British. It is discovered that Temeraire was a gift from the Jiaqing Emperor to Napoleon, Emperor of the French. As a mere commoner, it is the position of the Chinese that Laurence is not worthy of Temeraire.

   After several attempts to convince Laurence and the Royal Aerial Corps to return Temeraire to China fail, the Chinese and the British agree to have Temeraire and his flight crew — including Laurence — accompany the Imperial envoys back to China…

   So in general, Laurence and Temeraire face a long and terrible journey to Imperial China, where political intrigue may divide them forever.