Jean-Paul Choiseul

Character Profile

Name:	Jean-Paul Choiseul
Date of Birth:
Service:
Rank:	Captain
Nationality:	French
Billets:	Captain to Praecursoris

Biography

Jean-Paul Choiseul remained loyal to the Bourbon kings when Napoleon Bonaparte came to power. He was forced to seek refuge in other countries. In His Majesty's Dragon, he comes to Britain and stays at the Loch Laggan Covert. His experience and combat-ready dragon, are enthusiastically welcomed by the Aerial Corps. Choiseul forms a particularly close attachment to Catherine Harcourt.

In truth, however, Choiseul has been sent to Britain to steal back Temeraire's egg for the French. He hopes if he can perform this deed, he and Praecursoris will not be executed. But Temeraire has already hatched so instead he attempts to kidnap Harcourt and Lily. This plot is foiled by William Laurence.

For his treachery, Choiseul is exectued. His last act was to convince Praecursoris to accept safe haven in Britain.