Eldest

By Christopher Paolini

Book #2 in the The Inheritance Cycle series

Eragon faces chaos and betrayal as he seeks to master magic and swordsmanship in a land of elves.

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704 pages· 212,640 words· Est. 19.5 hour read

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Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly saved the rebel state from King Galbatorix's forces. Now, they journey to Ellésmera for crucial training in magic and swordsmanship. But as chaos and betrayal lurk at every corner, Eragon struggles to discern friend from foe. With the king's dark influence spreading, can Eragon survive the treacherous path ahead and protect those he loves? Discover the twists and turns in this epic fantasy adventure where trust is a rare commodity and the stakes are life and death.

From the publisher

New magic and new threats take flight in the second book of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This New York Times bestselling series has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation.

Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns…

Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix. Now Eragon must travel to Ellésmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and nothing is what it seems. Before long, Eragon doesn’t know whom he can trust.

Will the king’s dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .

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