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Dragons of Pemberley by Maria Grace ★★★★☆

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Set in a Regency England with a large population of dragons. This is book ten of Maria Grace’s Jane Austen’s Dragons series. If you choose to read the entire series, the order should be; book four, A Proper Introduction to Dragons, then books one, two, three, five, six, seven, eight and nine. Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy are senior officers of the Blue Order. Sir Fitzwilliam Darcy, knight of the Pendragon Order, has sworn to “protect and serve the interests of the Blue Order and dragonkind”. Elizabeth is the Dragon Sage, respected by dragons and keepers for her skills and insight into dragon health, culture and psychology. In this book the Darcys and their entourage, gratefully return home to Pemberley after the traumatic events of book eight. Unfortunately, there is a great deal amiss in Derbyshire. A black-market trade in dragon body parts, has lead to poachers preying on dragons. Sir Richard Fitzwilliam has been tasked to investigate and chooses an unlikely ally...

Dragon Keepers' Cotillion by Maria Grace. ★★★★☆

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Set in a Regency England with a large population of dragons. This is book eight of Maria Grace’s Jane Austen’s Dragons series and follows directly on from book seven Dragons Beyond the Pale. If you choose to read the entire series, the order should be; book four, A Proper Introduction to Dragons, then books one, two, three, five, six and seven. Elizabeth and Fitzwilliam Darcy are senior officers of the Blue Order.  Sir Fitzwilliam Darcy, knight of the Pendragon Order, has sworn to “protect and serve the interests of the Blue Order and dragonkind”.   Elizabeth is the Dragon Sage, respected by dragons and keepers for her skills and insight into dragon health, culture and psychology. In book seven, Elizabeth was kidnapped and although safely recovered, life is not back to normal. The threat to her still remains. Traitors in the Blue Order are still at large. Infant dragon, Pemberley is to be introduced to Blue Order Society at the Dragon Keepers' Cotillion, together with some of ...

Kellynch: Dragon Persuasion Jane Austen's Dragons, Book 6 by Maria Grace ★★★★★

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Excellent Set in a Regency England with a large population of dragons. This is book six of Maria Grace's Jane Austen's Dragons series and follows directly on from book five, The Dragons of Kellynch. In book five, Ann Elliott of Kellynch, developed the ability to hear dragons. This opened up a whole new world to her. She also discovered that it was something that she had in common with her erstwhile love, Captain Wentworth. Ann takes on the role of Keeper of the dragon, Kellynch. Her father has neglected his duties to the dragon and there is much damage to repair. Fortunately, the dragon is currently hibernating. This gives Ann a breathing space, but things get rapidly out of hand The main characters are Ann Elliott and Frederick Wentworth both working in service of the Blue Order, which governs all things dragon. This is an enjoyable story with heroes and villains, both human and draconic. It is well written and engaging, with a satisfying conclusion. I would recommen...

Netherfield: Rogue Dragon Jane Austen's Dragons, Book 3 by Maria Grace ★★★★★

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Mystery and danger Set in a Regency England with a large population of dragons. This is book three of Maria Grace's Jane Austen's Dragons series and follows directly on from book two Longbourn: Dragon Entail. If you choose to read the entire series, the order should be; book four, A Proper Introduction to Dragons, then books one, two and three. You need to read books one, two and three to get the entire story. Elizabeth has to cope with the fallout of her displacement from Longbourn, while investigating mysteries at Netherfield and tracking a devious rogue dragon. The main characters are Elizabeth Bennet, Fitzwilliam Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam all working in service of the Blue Order. Elizabeth and Darcy become closer. Mr Bennet continues to disappoint Elizabeth and Mr Collins finally demonstrates some redeeming qualities. This is an enjoyable conclusion to the series. A combination of mystery, fantasy and adventure with a satisfying conclusion. I would recommend ...

Longbourn: Dragon Entail Jane Austen's Dragons, Book 2 by Maria Grace ★★★★★

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A wonderful second instalment This is book two of Maria Grace's Jane Austen's Dragons series and follows directly on from book one Pemberley: Mr Darcy's Dragon. If you chose to listen to the entire series, the reading order should be book four, A Proper Introduction to Dragons, then books one, two and three. You need to read books one, two and three to get the entire story. This combines a Pride and Prejudice variation, with fantasy about dragons. It will appeal to both JAFF readers and fans of fantasy. Set in a Regency England with a large population of dragons. This book continues directly on from Pemberley: Mr Darcy's Dragon. At the end of the first book, the stolen firedrake egg is recovered. The baby dragon, Pemberley has benefited from the care of both Elizabeth and Darcy. Elizabeth is devoted to Pemberley and is devastated when Mr Darcy takes her away to the care of an adult firedrake, at Lady Catherine De Bourgh estate, Rosings. Her distress is made worse...

Pemberley: Mr. Darcy's Dragon: Jane Austen's Dragons, Book 1 by Maria Grace ★★★★★

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A firedrake dragon egg hatching - a rare event This is book one of Maria Grace's Jane Austen's Dragons series. It can be read first, but reading book four, A Proper Introduction to Dragons would be preferable entry to the series. You need to read books one, two and three to get the entire story. This combines a Pride and Prejudice variation, with fantasy about dragons. It will appeal to both JAFF readers and fans of fantasy. Regency England is overrun by dragons. Most people are entirely unaware, because they cannot hear them and are persuaded not to see them. Those with the ability to hear dragons work in the Blue Order, to support the Pendragon Treaty that keeps the peace between human and dragon kind. Elizabeth Bennet of Longbourn is part of the Blue Order and a junior keeper, assisting her father in taking care of their dragon. Into the local area comes Mr Bingley and his friend Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley. Darcy is part of the Blue Order and his estate Pemberley ...

A Proper Introduction to Dragons Jane Austen's Dragons, Book 4 by Maria Grace ★★★★★

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Meet the young Elizabeth Bennet and enter her world of Dragons   This is book four of Maria Grace's Jane Austen's Dragons series. Although released fourth, as a flashback to events occurring in the first three books, it would be ideal to read first. It combines a Pride and Prejudice variation, with fantasy about dragons. It will appeal to both JAFF readers and fans of fantasy. The series is set in Georgian England, where dragons and people live side by side. However, most people are entirely unaware. Only those with preternatural hearing can perceive them. All others are "dragon deaf". To them, dragons appear as cats, birds or other creatures, their perception influenced by the dragons, to allow them to blend in and hide in plain sight. The ability to hear dragons, usually manifests at around fifteen, at which point induction into the Blue Order is mandatory. The Blue Order controls the world of Dragons and those who interact with them. Elizabeth Bennet is...

The Dragons of Kellynch, Jane Austen's Dragons by Maria Grace Narrated by Benjamin Fife ★★★★★

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Delightful! Delightful story as Ann Elliott of Kellynch (Persuasion) develops the ability to hear dragons. This opens a whole new world to her. It is also something she has in common with her erstwhile love, Captain Wentworth. The dragons are many and varied. Small and furry, large and scary. Benjamin Fife does an excellent job as narrator and his dragon voices are brilliant I received a free copy of this audiobook via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review.  All views expressed are my own. Audible