• A Breath of Snow and Ashes

  • Outlander, Book 6
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 57 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (19,910 ratings)

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A Breath of Snow and Ashes

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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A worldwide sensation with more than 12 million copies in print, Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series has produced #1 best-selling novels and earned a fiercely devoted fan base. Another spellbinding entry in the series, A Breath of Snow and Ashes continues the saga of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century, time-traveling wife, Claire. The year is 1772, and the rift between Britain and its American colonies has put a frightening word into the minds of all concerned: revolution. In the backwoods of North Carolina, violence has already reared its ugly head, as cabins have been burned to the ground. To preserve the colony for King George III, the governor pleads with Jamie to bring the people together and restore peace. But Jamie has the privilege, although some might call it a burden, of knowing that war cannot be avoided. Claire has told him that the colonies will unite and rebel, and the result will be independence, with all British loyalists either dead or exiled. And there is an additional problem. Claire has discovered a newspaper clipping from 1776 that tells of Jamie’s death. With its epic scope, historical details, and sweeping romance, A Breath of Snow and Ashes is everything Gabaldon’s fans love and more.

©2005 Diana Gabaldon (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

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"[A]n enthralling experience." ( Booklist)

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Love the characters, the narration the storry.

Would you listen to A Breath of Snow and Ashes again? Why?

Yes yes yes, Fun story, following Jamie and Claire in thier lives together and the history of the new Americas is interesting and definately entertaining.

What did you like best about this story?

Like following family friends.

What does Davina Porter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The accents and the way she uses her voice to bring emotions into the story.

If you could rename A Breath of Snow and Ashes, what would you call it?

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Great book, I love this series

What made the experience of listening to A Breath of Snow and Ashes the most enjoyable?

I love this series. Ms. Porter is wonderful with the voices and accents.

What other book might you compare A Breath of Snow and Ashes to and why?

Historical fiction spanning generations.

What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?

She's awesome with differenct characters and accents, French, English, American and Gaelic

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The dedication of Claire to Jamie and vice versa, in the face of all odds.

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I can't get enough of this story!

It seems as though I live on the Ridge too. I listen to these books over and over. Well worth the money. Jamie, Claire and family, as well as, River Run and the Ridge community continue to engage as no other story does. Heartwarming, heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, and endearing. Diana Gabaldon continues the saga of Outlander with deft clarity and deep description.

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Riviting!

I do believe this is her best book yet. I'm downloading the next in the series already.

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Another book that you totally lose yourself in!

Long book but well worth the time it takes to read. Can't wait to begin the next book in the series!

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Now one of my favorites in this series.

Everything about this book was so well done! I was completely swept away by it!

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Loved this

As usual, the story continues in riveting fashion. Just love every single word!! Just excellent!

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NOT sure whom I love more; the author or narrator!

It just keeps getting better. It's scary to feel more in touch with 1776 than the present! Bravo Ms. Galbadon & Ms. Porter!

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Great read and the serie is fun

I love these books. Waiting for Diana's book due out in 2013. Love the time travel and the living between such diverse timeframes. Sexy but in context. I have read them all. Not fast and give youreself time. I loved the Audible. The reader if wonderful.

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Great book

Another great outlander book! Can't wait to start the next book in the series! I never want the series to end!

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