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Jo Walton
Welsh-Canadian fantasy and science fiction writer and poet.
Tooth and Claw
Synopsis
This unique novel presents a sentimental Victorian story, but with a twist: all the characters are dragons. These dragons navigate complex social structures and familial relationships, often with deadly consequences. It's a tale that explores themes of society and survival through a fantastical lens.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Tooth and Claw have a sequel?
While the story of the family in Tooth and Claw reaches a satisfying conclusion, Jo Walton later revisited the world of dragons in a separate novel, "Among Others," which explores different aspects of dragon society and magic.
What inspired Jo Walton to write Tooth and Claw?
Jo Walton has stated that the novel was conceived as a Victorian novel of manners, specifically inspired by the works of authors like Jane Austen and Anthony Trollope, but with dragons in place of humans to explore social conventions from a fresh perspective.