The Adamantine Palace by Stephen Deas. Hardback book in excellent condition.

The power of the Realms depends on its dragons. Jealously guarded, nurtured by their handlers, ridden by the aristocracy, they are bred for hunting and for war. But only the alchemist and the mysterious liquid they administer to the dragons stand between the Realms and disaster, for without the liquid, the dragons would be returned to their natural fury: unbiddable, terrifying, awesomely strong, able to to destroy an entire army, to burn a kingdom to ashes.

Yes, they Fumbled together at the clasps and straps that held her fast. Now and then, they let their fingers stray. Finally, the last restraint fell away. Jehal lifted her up, just enough so he could slide into the saddle behind her body and felt her shudder.

With a sudden jerk, he rammed his head into the small of her back. She staggered and gasped as he rose and drove forward, punching her as she tried to turn. Once, twice, knocking her forwards. her arms flailed and then she was gone. off into the sky. Jehal sat back down and pressed himself into the saddle, gripping the dragon with his legs while he strapped himself in. A part of him couldn't believe it had been so easy.

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