Dragonfly In Amber
The second gripping historical adventure romance novel in the bestselling Outlander series
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4.5 • 555 Ratings
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Publisher Description
THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING OUTLANDER SERIES - now a major TV series!
‘Addictively page-turning’ Rebecca Yarros
'Scotland's answer to Game of Thrones’ Herald
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For twenty years Claire Randall has kept her secrets. But now she is returning with her grown daughter to the majesty of Scotland's mist-shrouded hills. Here Claire plans to reveal a truth as stunning as the events that gave it birth: about the mystery of an ancient circle of standing stones, about a love that transcends the boundaries of time, and about James Fraser, a warrior whose gallantry once drew the young Claire from the security of her century to the dangers of his.
Now a legacy of blood and desire will test her beautiful daughter as Claire's spellbinding journey continues in the intrigue-ridden court of Charles Edward Stuart, in a race to thwart a doomed uprising, and in a desperate fight to save both the child and the man she loves.
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Readers love Dragonfly in Amber:
‘I just LOVE THIS SERIES!!!’ 5-star reader review
'This book completely blew my mind. I am in awe by Diana Gabaldon's ability to write something so beautiful and descriptive, so exciting and so heartbreaking' 5-star reader review
‘Sensational!’ 5-star reader review
'This book stole my heart … Diana Gabaldon is an amazing writer’ 5-star reader review
‘A wonderful novel, rich with detail and filled with character development’ 5-star reader review
‘The plot twists are amazing’ 5-star reader review
Praise for the Outlander series:
'Gabaldon is a gifted world-builder' Daily Telegraph
‘Outlander remains a treasure to be enjoyed and shared’ Ian Rankin
‘Outlander truly is a phenomenon’ Sam Heughan
‘An unforgettable, unparalleled love story that will leave you craving more’ Olivie Blake
‘Epic, magical and deeply romantic’ Ali Hazelwood
‘A stone-cold classic' Katherine Arden
‘A sweeping tale of love, honor, sacrifice and rebellion, Outlander has long defined truly epic storytelling’ Cassandra Clare
‘Gabaldon’s attention to historical detail and human emotion is unparalleled, making this series an utter delight’ Rebecca Ross
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This immensely long, compulsively readable sequel to Outlander follows time-traveler Claire Randall and her 18th-century Scottish husband, James Fraser, to the court of Louis XV in 1744, as they seek to forestall the disaster due to overtake the Scottish Highlands at the battle of Culloden Moor the following year. Having learned from Claire about the forthcoming disaster, James, the son of a Highland chief, gains Prince Charles's friendship in order to subtly sabotage Jacobite efforts to raise funds for an invasion of Britain. When James is banished after dueling with his nemesis, Jack Randall, ancestor of Claire's modern-day husband, he and Claire leave France convinced they have accomplished their purpose. They settle back in Scotland, looking forward to peace, only to learn of Prince Charles's landing in Scotland and his signing of James's name to a declaration of the Stewart right to rule, effectively forcing the couple to the Jacobite cause and a fate they are unable to prevent. Portraying life in court and hut and on the battlefield through the eyes of a strong-minded, modern participant, Gabaldon offers a fresh and offbeat historical view, framed by an intriguing contemporary issue of Claire's daughter's paternity.
Customer Reviews
Trish
Every page captivating
Nerve-wracking and brilliant
Absolutely thrilling all the way through, I had my hands over my mouth and tears in my eyes many times. This book is a well thought sequel to Outlander and difficult to put down!
Brilliant and unforgettable
This sequel novel is quite simply exquisite in detail and is the most excellent historical novel I have ever had the privilege to read