Blood of Dragons (spoilers RotE incl City of Dragons)

[Valarya]

It isn't a very spoilery synopsis. All things we knew from the 3rd RWC book anyway. IMO

['thul]

matter, that does not.

[Farseer]

While I will buy a paperback copy from a local supplier, I have just pre-ordered a Kindle edition (for use with Kindle-for-PC) of BoD. Bring on March 11th's auto-delivery!

I wasn't able to purchase a Kindle edition from Amazon.co.uk so it will be interesting to see if I get the US version, or the UK (seeing as I am an Australian customer).

[Jussi]

New plot synopsis from Harper Voyager US. This might be the final dust jacket text.

Spoiler

Years ago, the magnificent dragon queen Tintaglia forged a bargain with the inhabitants of the treacherous Rain Wilds. In exchange for her protection against enemy invaders, the humans promised to protect an unhatched brood of dragons. But when the dragons emerged as weak and misshapen hatchlings unable to fend for themselves, dragonkind seemed doomed to extinction. When even Tintaglia deserted the crippled young dragons, the Rain Wilders abandoned the burden of caring for the destructive and ravenous creatures. They were banished to a dangerous and grueling journey in search of their ancient dragon homeland, the lost city of Kelsingra, accompanied by a band of young and inexperienced human keepers, also deemed damaged and disposable.

Against all odds they have found the fabled city, yet myriad challenges remain. Sintara, Mercor, Heeby, Relpda, and the rest of the dragons struggle to find their wings—and their independence. Their human escorts, too, must contend with unsettling upheaval: Thymara, Tats, Rapskal, Sedric, and the others are transforming into Elderlings—true dragon companions. As old rules give way to new alliances, secret fears, and adult desires, the keepers must redefine their lives as they attempt to reawaken Kelsingra to its former glory. But gaps in the dragons' memories leave them all struggling to recover the magic that once animated the great city.

As the young Elderlings risk "memory walking" in the city's hidden history, an outside threat is growing. The Duke of Chalced has dispatched his forces to the Rain Wilds with a compelling mission: slaughter the dragons in an attempt to stave off his own demise. The tide of history is about to turn on a life-and-death battle that will ultimately decide the dragons' fate. If they win, the regal serpents will rule the world once more. And if they lose, they will vanish from the world forever.

http://www.harpercollins.com/books/Blood...0062116857

[Farseer]

While I will buy a paperback copy from a local supplier, I have just pre-ordered a Kindle edition (for use with Kindle-for-PC) of BoD. Bring on March 11th's auto-delivery!

Just received the following notification from Amazon.com regarding my Kindle order:

We're writing because an unexpected delay has occurred in delivering the Kindle version of the book listed below:

'Blood of Dragons (The Rain Wild Chronicles, Book 4)' by
Hobb, Robin

Link to the Kindle Title: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009BZ67XE

The old delivery date was: 3/11/2013.
The new delivery date is: 3/14/2013.

*sigh*

[Farseer]

Someone in the Newsgroup mentioned that, though the Dutch version was released there a year ago now, English versions have begun to pop up in the Netherlands. Joost, do you have a room for rent? I think I may be moving to your country!

['thul]

These beings suspect you'd just feel too crowded in such a place, Farseer. It is underwater after all. (or under sea level. Not that much difference.)

[joost]

These beings suspect you'd just feel too crowded in such a place, Farseer. It is underwater after all. (or under sea level. Not that much difference.)

Not where I live. I live in the 'mountains' of The Netherlands (a whopping 200m above sea level!).

But yes, it's probably too crowded for your liking, although I live in a quiet neighbourhood in a small town. But I can see both the neighbour on the left and the one on the right, something you're probably not used to .

['thul]

a part of the Netherlands above sea level? Blasphemy!

[Mervi]

Looks like adlibris, a Finnish online store, is shipping the book already. I know Sini has got her copy and I got an email a couple of days ago saying mine has been shipped (not that I'll be able to have my claws on it for a couple of weeks yet, argh). I'm trying to stay completely spoiler free this time, not even reading the synopsis.