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Eldest
Nov 29, 2025 10:18 AM

Author:Christopher Paolini

Eldest

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, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust.

Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger.

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

Reviews

Filled with darkness and evil, excitement and awe, this is a must for lovers of fantasy

—— Good Book Guide

Wonderful . . . a real page turner, the best adventure tale you'll ever read

—— Scottish Sunday Herald

It will break your heart and nourish your soul...No one can evoke deep feeling with such a light touch as Marian Keyes

—— Nigella Lawson

Funny, heartbreaking and so wise

—— Daily Mail

Has all of Keyes's trademark wit, humour and whip-smart dialogue

—— Observer

Perceptive, hilarious and moving

—— Daily Record

Funny, heartbreaking and achingly real

—— Jane Fallon

No author marries heartbreak and hilarity so seamlessly

—— Mail on Sunday

Funny, tender and completely absorbing

—— Graham Norton

Charming, funny and poignant. But also profound, heartbreaking

—— Nina Stibbe

Keyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy

—— Stylist

High quality entertainment

—— Marie Claire

It takes real talent to make a reader laugh and cry … the story will stay with you long after you've read the last page

—— Heat

Keyes writes brilliantly, as always, about love, grief, jealousy and friendship

—— Daily Mail

The jokes are as good as ever, Keyes' large cast of Irish and American characters fizz and crackle off the page. High quality entertainment

—— Marie Claire

The novel is a rare blend of genres, a richly enjoyable satire and an inspirational tale of one woman's triumph over despair

—— Daily Telegraph
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