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The Name of the Rose – Summary Set in the year 1327, “The Name of the Rose” follows Franciscan friar William of Baskerville and his young novice Adso of Melk as they arrive at a wealthy Benedictine abbey in Northern Italy. Their visit coincides with a theological debate between Franciscans and papal emissaries, but they […]
Summary Inheritance is the fourth and final book in Christopher Paolini’s epic fantasy series, The Inheritance Cycle. The story continues the journey of Eragon, a young Dragon Rider, and his dragon Saphira as they lead the rebellion against the tyrannical rule of King Galbatorix in the magical land of Alagaësia. As the Varden, a rebel
Summary Brisingr, the third instalment in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle, continues the epic fantasy saga of Eragon and his dragon Saphira. The story picks up shortly after the events of Eldest, with Eragon, Saphira and Roran embarking on a mission to rescue Katrina from the Ra’zac in Helgrind. After successfully freeing Katrina and defeating most
Summary Eldest, the second instalment in Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance Cycle, continues the thrilling journey of Eragon and his dragon Saphira. Following the events of Eragon, the story begins with the aftermath of a devastating ambush that claims the life of Ajihad, leader of the rebel Varden. His daughter Nasuada assumes command and decides to relocate
Summary Eragon, the first book in The Inheritance Cycle, is a coming-of-age fantasy novel that follows the journey of a young farm boy, Eragon, who discovers a mysterious blue stone while hunting in the Spine, a dangerous mountain range. The stone turns out to be a dragon egg, and when it hatches, Eragon becomes bonded with
Good Omens – Summary Good Omens is a delightfully witty and irreverent tale of the impending apocalypse, centred around an unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon. The story begins with Aziraphale, a fussy angel, and Crowley, a suave demon, who have grown rather fond of their lives on Earth over the millennia. When
American Gods – Summary American Gods follows Shadow Moon, a man recently released from prison, whose life takes a surreal turn when he learns of his wife Laura’s death in a car accident. Shadow is recruited by Mr. Wednesday, a mysterious con man who is later revealed to be Odin, the Norse god. Together, they
The Last Battle – Summary “The Last Battle” is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis’s beloved Chronicles of Narnia series. Set approximately 200 Narnian years after the events of “The Silver Chair”, the story unfolds in the western regions of Narnia, where a clever and greedy ape named Shift manipulates a naive
The Magician’s Nephew – Summary “The Magician’s Nephew” is the prequel to C. S. Lewis’s beloved fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. Set in London during the early 20th century, the story follows two young protagonists, Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, who embark on an extraordinary adventure that leads to the creation of the magical
The Horse and His Boy – Summary The Horse and His Boy is a thrilling adventure set in the magical world of Narnia, though most of the action takes place in the neighbouring lands of Calormen and Archenland. The story follows Shasta, a young boy living in Calormen with a fisherman he believes to be
