#49 Crucible of Gold by Naomi Novik

I swear this book was all about how much can Lawrence and Tremeraire and still come out alive. The book starts with him getting his captain position back in order to help the Empire in Brasil. A shipwreck leaves them off course and way behind the eight ball. In the end they are alive but I thought the ending was a total surprise and jsut seemed to be a way for them to leave Brasil and the war there. I do have to say that I'm glad the series is coming to a close with only two more books. At this point they will more have earned their retirement.