City of Dragons

Synopsis

Return to the world of the Liveship Traders and journey along the Rain Wild River in the third instalment of high adventure from the author of the internationally acclaimed Farseer trilogy.

The secret is out…

The Tarman expedition has at last found Kelsingra, a city filled with ancient treasures. Rumours of the city have floated down the Rain Wild River. Adventurers, pirates and fortune hunters will soon be coming to pillage what they can. Among them, Hest Finbok, determined to claim back his errant wife, Alise.

Meanwhile, Selden Vestrit finds himself a prisoner of the ailing Duke of Chalced, who believes the 'dragon man's' flesh and blood may cure him.

Where is Tintaglia, greatest of dragons, when there is need of her? She holds the memories that will unlock the mysteries of Kelsingra, and the power to defend it, and dragonkind. Without her, all may be lost.

Summary

Chapter 1: Into the Abyss

* A group of young explorers, led by 13-year-old Tommy, venture into a mysterious cave system beneath the city of San Francisco.
* Tommy finds a hidden passage leading to a vast underground cavern, filled with skeletal remains of extinct creatures.
* As they explore, they stumble upon a vibrant dragon, named Ignatius, slumbering on a pile of gold.

Chapter 2: The Dragon's Lair

* Ignatius awakens and greets the children with a surprising friendliness.
* He reveals that his species has been living underground for centuries, hidden from the human world.
* Tommy and his friends learn about the dragon's ancient history and their role as guardians of the city.

Chapter 3: The Shadow Council

* While exploring the city, the children encounter a secret group known as the Shadow Council, who seek to exploit Ignatius for his power.
* The Council kidnaps Tommy and holds him captive, threatening to harm him if Ignatius does not surrender.
* Tommy's friends, with Ignatius's help, devise a plan to rescue him.

Chapter 4: The Battle of the Bridge

* The children engage in a daring confrontation with the Shadow Council on the Golden Gate Bridge.
* Ignatius uses his fire breath to thwart the Council's attack, while the children fight alongside him with their wits and determination.
* The Council is defeated, and Tommy is rescued.

Chapter 5: The Return of the Dragons

* In the aftermath of the battle, Ignatius and his fellow dragons reveal themselves to the city of San Francisco.
* The dragons become a symbol of hope and unity, bringing together humans and animals alike.
* The city embraces its dragon heritage, celebrating their ancient protectors and the bonds they have forged.

Chapter 6: Legacy of the Dragons

* Years later, Tommy and his friends visit the dragon's lair, now a protected landmark.
* They remember the adventure that changed their lives and the legacy of the dragons that continues to inspire generations to come.
* The city of San Francisco remains a sanctuary for dragons, where their wisdom, strength, and spirit continue to guide its people.