Brisingr: The Inheritance cycle (Book 3)

Paolini, C

ISBN 10: 1846577306 ISBN 13: 9781846577307

Publisher: Random House Children's Books, 2008

Synopsis

Oaths sworn ...Loyalties tested ...Forces collide. Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors, Eragon and Saphira narrowly escaped with their lives. But more awaits the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by promises he may not be able to keep, including his oath to cousin Roran to help rescue his beloved Katrina. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes, Eragon must make choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Conflict, action, adventure and one devastating death await readers as Eragon battles on behalf of the Varden while Galbatorix ruthlessly attempts to crush and twist him to his own purposes. Can he become a leader who can unite the rebel forces and defeat the King?

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About the Author

Christopher Paolini was educated at home by his parents. His abiding love of fantasy and science fiction inspired him to begin writing his debut novel, Eragon, when he graduated from high school at fifteen. He became a New York Times bestselling author at nineteen. Christopher lives in Montana, USA, where the dramatic landscape fed his vision of Alagaesia. Inheritance, the final book in the sequence, will be published in November 2011. Kerry Shale's theatre credits include the West End hit Frost/Nixon. Recent TV: 10 Days To War. Films include Genova. Kerry has recorded countless audiobooks, including Christopher Paolini's Eragon and Eldest. He has won three Sony Awards for radio acting and writing.

From the Back Cover

Oaths sworn . . .
Loyalties tested . . .
Forces collide. . .
It's only been months sinceEragon first uttered "brisingr", an ancient-language term for fire. Since the, he's not only learned to create magic with words - he's been challenged to his very core. Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more adventure at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. First is Eragon's oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved from King Galbatorix's clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength - as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices - choices that will take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Children's Books
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846577306
• ISBN 13: 9781846577307
• Binding: Audio CD