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Synopsis
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 the hearts of millions of fans. Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages. One of the top ten best-loved novels in America, as seen on PBS’s The Great American Read! Scottish Highlands, 1945. Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse, is just 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 circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an “outlander”—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding clans in the year of Our Lord . . . 1743. Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of a world that threatens her life, and may shatter her heart. Marooned amid danger, passion, and violence, Claire learns her only chance of safety lies in Jamie Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior. What begins in compulsion becomes urgent need, and Claire finds herself torn betw
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Outlander (SP): content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic violence including rape and torture, and strong language. The wartime setting includes battlefield violence, assault, and traumatic events.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, rape, torture, graphic violence, and captivity (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be captivated by the time-travel adventure, epic romance, and richly detailed historical Scotland.