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Dunkelheit und Verzweiflung breiten sich aus, das Böse regiert. Nur ein Junge und sein Drachen können die Welt noch retten. Fortsetzung des weltweit erfolgreichen Fantasy-Romans Eragon.

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The fantastic sequel to the UK and US number one bestseller and publishing phenomenon, ERAGON.

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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 . . .

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"PRAISE FOR ERAGON:
´A winner ... tip of the hat to young master Paolini´" Anne McCaffrey, author of The Dragonriders of Pern series

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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. Now twenty-one, he lives with his family in Montana, USA.

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