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A Language of Dragons

Name: A Language of Dragons
ISBN: 9780008786526

By S. F. Williamson

A young codebreaker discovers dragons’ secret language—and a war built on lies.

captivating intricate thought-provoking immersive

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Historical Fiction

What is A Language of Dragons about?

In an alternate 1923 London, 17-year-old Vivien Featherswallow dreams of becoming a draconic translator. When her parents are arrested and her sister goes missing, Viv is recruited to Bletchley Park as a codebreaker, tasked with deciphering a hidden dragon language. As she delves deeper, she uncovers corruption threatening the fragile peace between humans and dragons, forcing her to question her loyalties and the true nature of the war she is fighting.

Pages

480 pages

Reading age

Teen/Young Adult (12-18)

This edition

2025

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