Unrivaled storytelling ... unforgettable characters ... rich historical detail ... these are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon's work. Her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels have earned the praise of critics and captured millions of readers.
Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages....
The year is 1945. Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon — when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient stone circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach — an "outlander" — in a Scotland torn by war and raiding Highland clans in the year of Our Lord ... 1743.
Hurled back in time by forces she cannot understand, Claire is catapulted into intrigues and dangers that may threaten her life ... and shatter her heart. For here she meets James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, and becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire ... and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
"Diana Gabaldon's" Outlander Is a historical time-travel romance set in 18th Century Scotland. The main character goes on vacation in 1945 with her husband to the Scottish highlands and ends up going back in time to 1743. Stranded she must find her way, struggle to adapt to her her new surroundings and somehow find a way back to her own time.I was captured by the first page! The main characters are well developed and memorable.You become totally involved with Jamie and Claire and thier life together.You are able to connect to the characters and You truly fall in love with them! It's an intriguing,engaging read. Historical backgrounds are well chosen, and nicely detailed. It is one of my FAVORITE books in my collection. I absolutely loved it!! I highly recommend this book! I couldn't put it down and will read again! (Jeannie Doucette 12:49pm February 25, 2011)