In The Labyrinth Of Drakes by Marie Brennan

An intrepid naturalist mounts a perilous expedition into a maze of islands and cliffs to study elusive drake species, facing violent seas, treacherous terrain, local suspicion, and academic rivals; through close observation, narrow escapes, and hard-won alliances she uncovers surprising behaviors and ecological connections that reshape her theories and force her to reckon with the personal costs and rewards of a life devoted to discovery.

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