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Aubrey & Maturin influenced Temeraire
Added by · 9 August 2026
The evidence
Novik explicitly said O'Brian's books were “the inspiration for the Temeraire series.” She wanted the naval-adventure atmosphere, military life, friendship between officers, and historical setting, then added dragons.
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