A Language of Dragons
A Language of Dragons by S. F. Williamson is a captivating debut novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on January 7, 2025. This 432-page book is set in an alternate London in 1923, where the delicate balance between dragons and humans is disrupted by a young girl’s actions. The narrative follows Vivien Featherswallow, who aspires to study dragon languages while navigating the complexities of class and familial responsibilities.
Readers will find a rich exploration of social issues intertwined with elements of fantasy and science fiction. As Vivien embarks on a journey that leads her to Bletchley Park as a codebreaker, she uncovers a hidden dragon language and the corrupt nature of the peace treaty between humans and dragons. The story delves into themes of forbidden romance and the impact of societal structures, all while Vivien grapples with the consequences of her choices that ignite a civil war.
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In an alternate London in 1923, one girl accidentally breaks the tenuous truce between dragons and humans in this sweeping debut and epic retelling of Bletchley Park steeped in language, class, and forbidden romance. Perfect for teen fans of Fourth Wing and Babel.
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Dragons soar through the skies and protests erupt on the streets, but Vivien Featherswallow isn’t worried. She’s going to follow the rules, get a summer internship studying dragon languages, be smart, be sweet, and make sure her little sister never, ever has to risk growing up Third Class. She just has to free one dragon.
By midnight, Viv has started a civil war.
With her parents and cousin arrested and her sister missing, Viv is brought to Bletchley Park as a codebreaker–if she succeeds, she and her family can all go home again. If she doesn’t, they’ll all die.
As Viv begins to discover the secrets of a hidden dragon language, she realizes that the fragile peace treaty that holds human and dragon societies together is corrupt, and the dangerous work Viv is doing could be the thread that unravels it.
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