Written in My Own Heart's Blood
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4.6 • 638 Ratings
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Publisher Description
In her now classic novel Outlander, Diana Gabaldon told the story of Claire Randall, an English ex-combat nurse who walks through a stone circle in the Scottish Highlands in 1946, and disappears . . . into 1743. The story unfolded from there in seven bestselling novels, and CNN has called it “a grand adventure written on a canvas that probes the heart, weighs the soul and measures the human spirit across [centuries].” Now the story continues in Written in My Own Heart’s Blood.
1778: France declares war on Great Britain, the British army leaves Philadelphia, and George Washington’s troops leave Valley Forge in pursuit. At this moment, Jamie Fraser returns from a presumed watery grave to discover that his best friend has married his wife, his illegitimate son has discovered (to his horror) who his father really is, and his beloved nephew, Ian, wants to marry a Quaker. Meanwhile, Jamie’s wife, Claire, and his sister, Jenny, are busy picking up the pieces.
The Frasers can only be thankful that their daughter Brianna and her family are safe in twentieth-century Scotland. Or not. In fact, Brianna is searching for her own son, who was kidnapped by a man determined to learn her family’s secrets. Her husband, Roger, has ventured into the past in search of the missing boy . . . never suspecting that the object of his quest has not left the present. Now, with Roger out of the way, the kidnapper can focus on his true target: Brianna herself.
Written in My Own Heart’s Blood is the brilliant next chapter in a masterpiece of the imagination unlike any other.
Customer Reviews
Best structured book in the series
Loved the multiple view-points: Claire, Jamie, LJG, Willie, Ian, Rachel, Jem, Roger, Bree.
Every PoV is strategically placed to leave you on a cliffhanger right before moving to the next PoV.
This is the most balanced plot-line in any of the books in the series in my opinion. No chapters & chapters of long gatherings that leave you wondering where this is going. There’s always a sense of progression in the plot that keeps you on edge.
Jamie’s character has matured to its very very best in this book. This is the most attentive He’s ever been to Claire’s wants & needs. She doesn’t even need to ask - he reads her body language and is willing to sacrifice the smaller things for her, just as he is the bigger things. Joy to read.
Written in My Own Heart's Blood
Well worth the wait! The characters in these books are like well known friends and Diana let me sit down with a good cup of coffee and catch up with the goings on. From the family secrets to the, you're kidding line of thoughts that go with catching up with a friend I loved it all.
Written In My Own Heart's Blood
As usual, Diana's storytelling is extremely descriptive and takes me on a journey which seems real. Couldn't read fast enough; yet as I was nearing the end, I tried to slow it down. Now that I'm finished reading, I'm a little sad that my journey has ended.
Going to be a long four years before continuing the journey that has brought me so much joy!!!