A Natural History of Dragons : A Memoir by Lady Trent

from lyrrael

Here is the true story of the pioneering spirit of Isabella, Lady Trent, who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition t...

from Othemts

Written as a "memoir" in stuffy, aristocratic tones which belie that its author Lady Isabella Trent has actually devoted her life to the decidedly not ladylike pursuit of the study of dragons. Growing up an outsider for not fitting into the box assigned to her sex, Isabella fortuitously marries J...

from devilwrites

My Review: 6 - Worth Reading, with Reservations The moment I saw this cover, I knew I had to get this book ASAP. Sure, I'm behind on my Brennan books (I've only read the first in her Onyx Court series), but seriously, guys, THIS COVER. I had to get it! So pre-order it I did, and when I decided to...

from DeltaQueen50

I wasn't expecting to enjoy A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan as much as I did as I am not usually a fan of books that include dragons. But this book captured my interest and imagination right from the first page as we follow Isabella through her early years and see how her love of dr...

from msjessie

I loved this; I had so much fun reading A Natural History of Dragons that I was very reluctant to finish it and end my time with these splendid characters, in this recognizable but very different world. I've realized this much about myself as a reader - of a book has dragons in it, I want to read...