A Natural History of Dragons series

## Genre Information

Alternate History
Mythological creatures

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## About the Series

* **Genres:** Alternate History, Mythological creatures
* **Theme:**
* **Narrative style:**

## Series Description

Marie Brennan thrilling fantasy series in A Natural History of Dragons, combining adventure with the inquisitive spirit of the Victorian Age. You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart—no more so than the study of dragons itself.

Set in an alternate world based on our own nineteenth century, the Memoirs of Lady Trent are a five-book series chronicling the adventures and discoveries of Isabella, Lady Trent, renowned dragon naturalist.

Written in the style of a nineteenth century Memoir, the Memoirs of Lady Trent are a five-book series chronicling the adventures and discoveries of Isabella, Lady Trent, renowned dragon naturalist.

In a time when women were not encourage to think of anything other then hearth and home, child rearing and being a good wife, Isabella wanted nothing more then to study the natural world around her. At an early age she became enthralled with dragons and learning more about them.

## Books in order

1. A Natural History of Dragons (A Natural History of Dragons Book 1) (2013)
2. The Tropic of Serpents (A Natural History of Dragons Book 2) (2014)
3. Voyage of the Basilisk (A Natural History of Dragons Book 3) (2015)
4. In the Labyrinth of Drakes (A Natural History of Dragons Book 4) (2016)
5. Within the Sanctuary of Wings (A Natural History of Dragons Book 5) (2017)
6. Turning Darkness Into Light (A Natural History of Dragons Sequel) (2019)

### Shorts

* From the Editorial Page of the Falchester Weekly Review (A Natural History of Dragons) (2016)

## World Building

### Setting

Set in a fictionist world, Anthiope which is very similar to our own nineteenth century Europe, Victorian England and other locations. With Dragons!

### Protagonist

Isabella Camherst, Lady Trent née Hendemore
At a very young age, Isabella discovered an interest in the Natural world around her, much to her mother's dismay and displeasure, but her father would quietly encourage her in her reading and studying of the Natural world.

At age 17 forced to attend societies hunt for a husband, Isabella was provided with a list of gentlemen that her father thought would allow her to read their libraries and that her mother would find acceptable. On the list was Jacob Camherst whom she found to be a pleasant friend. There marriage was congineal and he was most indulgent with her naturalism and desire to read, far beyond her expectations. Eventually she prevailed in convincing him to go with them on their Vystrana expedition to study dragons.

## Book Descriptions

A Natural History of Dragons (A Natural History of Dragons Book 1) (2013)
All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world's preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day.
Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit 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 to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever.
The Tropic of Serpents (A Natural History of Dragons Book 2) (2014)
Attentive readers of Lady Trent’s earlier memoir, A Natural History of Dragons, are already familiar with how a bookish and determined young woman named Isabella first set out on the historic course that would one day lead her to becoming the world’s premier dragon naturalist. Now, in this remarkably candid second volume, Lady Trent looks back at the next stage of her illustrious (and occasionally scandalous) career.
Three years after her fateful journeys through the forbidding mountains of Vystrana, Mrs. Camherst defies family and convention to embark on an expedition to the war-torn continent of Eriga, home of such exotic draconian species as the grass-dwelling snakes of the savannah, arboreal tree snakes, and, most elusive of all, the legendary swamp-wyrms of the tropics.
Voyage of the Basilisk (A Natural History of Dragons Book 3) (2015)
Devoted readers of Lady Trent’s earlier memoirs, A Natural History of Dragons and The Tropic of Serpents, may believe themselves already acquainted with the particulars of her historic voyage aboard the Royal Survey Ship Basilisk, but the true story of that illuminating, harrowing, and scandalous journey has never been revealed—until now. Six years after her perilous exploits in Eriga, Isabella embarks on her most ambitious expedition yet: a two-year trip around the world to study all manner of dragons in every place they might be found. From feathered serpents sunning themselves in the ruins of a fallen civilization to the mighty sea serpents of the tropics, these creatures are a source of both endless fascination and frequent peril. Accompanying her is not only her young son, Jake, but a chivalrous foreign archaeologist whose interests converge with Isabella’s in ways both professional and personal.
Science is, of course, the primary objective of the voyage, but Isabella’s life is rarely so simple. She must cope with storms, shipwrecks, intrigue, and warfare, even as she makes a discovery that offers a revolutionary new insight into the ancient history of dragons
From the Editorial Page of the Falchester Weekly Review (A Natural History of Dragons) (2016)
After risking the neck of her loved ones and herself during her perilous sea voyage aboard The Basilisk, and the discoveries made at Keonga, Isabella, Lady Trent, returns to Scirland with the aim of publishing her research. And yet, given the level of secret knowledge she now posses, she is reduced to waiting to reveal her new academic discovery until royal decrees can be lifted and a fraught political situation avoided. In her idle frustration, Isabella vents her spleen upon the shoddy research published by lesser men with swollen heads in local journals. Enjoy the following collection of letters, found in a trunk of mislaid scholarly documents left behind when she removed to Linshire for the season.
In the Labyrinth of Drakes (A Natural History of Dragons Book 4) (2016)
Even those who take no interest in the field of dragon naturalism have heard of Lady Trent's expedition to the inhospitable deserts of Akhia. Her discoveries there are the stuff of romantic legend, catapulting her from scholarly obscurity to worldwide fame. The details of her personal life during that time are hardly less private, having provided fodder for gossips in several countries.
As is so often the case in the career of this illustrious woman, the public story is far from complete. In this, the fourth volume of her memoirs, Lady Trent relates how she acquired her position with the Royal Scirling Army; how foreign saboteurs imperiled both her work and her well-being; and how her determined pursuit of knowledge took her into the deepest reaches of the Labyrinth of Drakes, where the chance action of a dragon set the stage for her greatest achievement yet.
Within the Sanctuary of Wings (A Natural History of Dragons Book 5) (2017)
After nearly five decades (and, indeed, the same number of volumes), one might think they were well-acquainted with the Lady Isabella Trent--dragon naturalist, scandalous explorer, and perhaps as infamous for her company and feats of daring as she is famous for her discoveries and additions to the scientific field.
And yet--after her initial adventure in the mountains of Vystrana, and her exploits in the depths of war-torn Eriga, to the high seas aboard The Basilisk, and then to the inhospitable deserts of Akhia--the Lady Trent has captivated hearts along with fierce minds. This concluding volume will finally reveal the truths behind her most notorious adventure--scaling the tallest peak in the world, buried behind the territory of Scirland's enemies--and what she discovered there, within the Sanctuary of Wings.
Turning Darkness Into Light (A Natural History of Dragons Sequel) (2019)
As the renowned granddaughter of Isabella Camherst (Lady Trent, of the riveting and daring Draconic adventure memoirs) Audrey Camherst has always known she, too, would want to make her scholarly mark upon a chosen field of study.
When Lord Gleinheigh recruits Audrey to decipher a series of ancient tablets holding the secrets of the ancient Draconean civilization, she has no idea that her research will plunge her into an intricate conspiracy, one meant to incite rebellion and invoke war. Alongside dearest childhood friend and fellow archeologist Kudshayn, must find proof of the conspiracy before it’s too late.