{"product_id":"eldest-book-ii-hardcover","title":"Eldest: Book II - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the eagerly anticipated epic new fantasy from Christopher Paolini--\u003ci\u003eMurtagh\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew magic and new threats take flight in Book Two of the Inheritance Cycle, perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings! This \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series has sold over 40 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.\" --\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDarkness 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWill the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . .\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDarkness falls...despair abounds...evil reigns...\u003cbr\u003eEragon 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 Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places and people, his days filled with fresh adventure. 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.\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle-one that might put Eragon in even graver danger.\u003cbr\u003eWill the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life. . . . \u003cbr\u003ePraise for \"Eragon: \u003cbr\u003e\"Unusual, powerful . . . fresh and fluid. An impressive start to a writing career that's sure to flourish.\" -\"Booklist, Starred\u003cbr\u003e\"Christopher Paolini make[s] literary magic with his precocious debut.\" -\"People\u003cbr\u003e\"The new 'It' book of children's lit.\" -\"U.S. News \u0026amp; World Report\u003cbr\u003e\"An auspicious beginning to both career and series.\" -\"Publishers Weekly \u003cbr\u003eA #1 New York Times Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eA #1 Publishers Weekly Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eA USA Today Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eA Wall Street Journal Bestseller\u003cbr\u003eA Book Sense Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA #1 Book Sense Selection\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50232754077919,"sku":"9780375826702","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/owVW_Yg5Rc9780375826702.webp?v=1781870259","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/eldest-book-ii-hardcover","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}