Author:Christopher Paolini

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 . . .
Filled with darkness and evil, excitement and awe, this is a must for lovers of fantasy
—— Good Book GuideWonderful . . . a real page turner, the best adventure tale you'll ever read
—— Scottish Sunday HeraldIt will break your heart and nourish your soul...No one can evoke deep feeling with such a light touch as Marian Keyes
—— Nigella LawsonFunny, heartbreaking and so wise
—— Daily MailHas all of Keyes's trademark wit, humour and whip-smart dialogue
—— ObserverPerceptive, hilarious and moving
—— Daily RecordFunny, heartbreaking and achingly real
—— Jane FallonNo author marries heartbreak and hilarity so seamlessly
—— Mail on SundayFunny, tender and completely absorbing
—— Graham NortonCharming, funny and poignant. But also profound, heartbreaking
—— Nina StibbeKeyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy
—— StylistHigh quality entertainment
—— Marie ClaireIt takes real talent to make a reader laugh and cry … the story will stay with you long after you've read the last page
—— HeatKeyes writes brilliantly, as always, about love, grief, jealousy and friendship
—— Daily MailThe jokes are as good as ever, Keyes' large cast of Irish and American characters fizz and crackle off the page. High quality entertainment
—— Marie ClaireThe novel is a rare blend of genres, a richly enjoyable satire and an inspirational tale of one woman's triumph over despair
—— Daily Telegraph






