{"title":"The Memoirs of Lady Trent","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"memoirs-of-lady-trent-marie-brennan-5-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Memoirs of Lady Trent by Marie Brennan 5 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Natural History of Dragons\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tropic of Serpents\u003cbr\u003e\nVoyage of the Basilisk\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the Labyrinth of Drakes\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin the Sanctuary of Wings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Titan Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into a Victorian-inspired world where dragons are real subjects of scientific study, and one woman refuses to let convention tame her curiosity. This five-book paperback set collects Marie Brennan's celebrated Memoirs of Lady Trent, narrated in Isabella Trent's candid, witty voice as she recounts a lifetime spent chasing dragons across fictional continents. From her first perilous expedition to her final triumphs as a renowned naturalist, the series blends memoir, field journal, and adventure fiction into something wholly original. A Hugo Award finalist for Best Series, this collection suits readers who love smart, character-driven fantasy with genuine scientific wonder woven through every page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Memoirs of Lady Trent unfold as Isabella's first-person account of becoming the world's foremost expert on dragons, told with the wry hindsight of a woman looking back on a defiant, unconventional life. In A Natural History of Dragons, a young Isabella defies her Scirland upbringing to join an expedition into the mountains of Vystrana, where she encounters living dragons and a mystery involving their sudden, violent behavior. The Tropic of Serpents carries her into the war-torn swamps of Eriga, where political intrigue and dangerous fieldwork test her resolve as she seeks the elusive swamp-wyrm. Voyage of the Basilisk sends Isabella around the world aboard a survey ship, studying sea serpents and island-dwelling dragons while confronting new scientific and personal complications. In the Labyrinth of Drakes finds her called to the desert nation of Akhia to help solve a breeding crisis among domesticated drakes, drawing her into court politics and ancient ruins. Within the Sanctuary of Wings closes the saga in the forbidding, dragon-haunted mountains of the Mrtyahaima, where Isabella confronts the deepest mysteries of draconic nature and her own legacy. Across all five volumes, Brennan builds a richly detailed alternate world, complete with its own geography, politics, and natural history, while never losing sight of Isabella as a flawed, funny, and determined narrator. Taken together, the five books form a satisfying arc from sheltered young scholar to celebrated, world-traveled scientist, making this set ideal for binge-reading or savoring one volume at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete five-book paperback set of Marie Brennan's acclaimed Memoirs of Lady Trent series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows a single, richly drawn heroine across a full story arc, ideal for readers who love immersive series fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictorian-inspired fantasy world combines scientific curiosity, exploration, and adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognized as a Hugo Award finalist for Best Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for fantasy readers, book clubs, or anyone who loves dragons and strong female leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniform paperback set makes a handsome addition to any bookshelf or classroom library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA Natural History of Dragons — Isabella's first expedition into the mountains of Vystrana launches her career as a dragon naturalist amid danger and discovery.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Tropic of Serpents — A perilous journey into war-torn Eriga tests Isabella's resolve as she pursues the mysterious swamp-wyrm.\u003cbr\u003e\nVoyage of the Basilisk — A round-the-world survey voyage brings Isabella face to face with sea serpents and new scientific rivalries.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the Labyrinth of Drakes — Isabella is drawn into desert politics and ancient ruins while investigating a crisis among domesticated drakes.\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin the Sanctuary of Wings — The series concludes high in dragon-haunted mountains, where Isabella confronts the deepest secrets of draconic nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMarie Brennan is an American fantasy and science fiction author known for weaving anthropological and folkloric detail into inventive secondary-world settings. Her academic background in these fields informs the meticulous, naturalist's-eye worldbuilding of the Memoirs of Lady Trent, a series praised for its intelligent voice and richly imagined draconic ecosystems. Brennan has written numerous novels and short stories across multiple series, earning a devoted readership among fans of character-driven, richly detailed fantasy fiction. The Lady Trent books remain among her best-loved work, admired for their wit, warmth, and adventurous spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis complete paperback set is a perfect gift for the fantasy reader in your life, whether it's a birthday present, a holiday season splurge, or a stocking stuffer for the dragon enthusiast who has everything. Read the whole arc back-to-back or savor one book at a time, all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marie Brennan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033374040438,"sku":"PLD21943","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/memoirs-of-lady-trent-marie-brennan-paperback.jpg?v=1785502405"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/the-memoirs-of-lady-trent.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}