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Outlander

Outlander, Book 1

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Outlander

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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Outlander, Diana Gabaldon's landmark novel of Scottish lore, has captured the hearts of millions of listeners around the world and catapulted her to the top of the New York Times best seller list.

Intrigue, danger, and desire merge in this lush novel of loyalty and time travel.

In 1945, Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon. Their blissful reunion is shattered when she touches a boulder in one of the ancient stone ruins and is instantly transported to a Scotland torn by war and raiding border clans—in 1743.

Will Claire find her way back to her own time, or is her destiny forever linked with Clan MacKenzie and the gallant James Fraser? Davina Porter's lyrical narration will launch listeners into an exhilarating world of heroism, pulse-pounding adventure, and breathtaking romance as one woman is torn between past and present, passion and love.

©2004 Diana Gabaldon (P)2020 Recorded Books, Inc.
Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Science Fiction Time Travel Fantasy Heartfelt War Highlander

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Brilliant story

With ones own imagination coupled with the writers own admirable talent, this is a delight to listen to. The author has told a story that in another less talented scribe would not fill you with all the emotions that Diana has done. A great deal of thought, research and hard work has given us, the reader a journey that I cannot wait to continue in reading the second in the series ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Good story and narrator

Characters were interesting and engaging. Just a bit too drawn out - particularly around violence and sex.

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As great as expected

I enjoyed this book, knowing the story and the characters from the Netflix show. It was nice noticing the differences and I must admit, I enjoyed the book even more than the show.

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Brilliant

Fantastic story and superbly narrated. definitely recommend this great mixture of suspense, romance and history

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Wonderful! Narration & Story were superb.

Can't wait to listen to the next instalment. I am invested in the story.

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Solid Adventure

A fantastic listen to take you away from the day to day. Historically accurate and romantically far fetched.

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Difficult read

The characters are endearing but the plot will kill you with how sloe it moves.

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I love this book series so much, but..

The voice of the reader is too old for Claire’s character in the book. Otherwise, I love it 😍

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love it.

I was hesitant as people were complaining that the voice was a poor choice for narration of Claire's character. I actually really liked the narration and for any who are put off at first, I like to imagine it as an older version of the character telling her story.

The story itself is lovely and I devoured this in only a couple of days. Currently downloading book two as I'm writing this.

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Brilliant!

At 12:16:52 some coughs in an adjoining room to the recording booth.

Story is brilliant, narration perfect. Love it. ☺️

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