• 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 (19,911 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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Throughout the book I had trouble loading the different parts onto my phone. Might be my Internet? Overall this series is wonderful!

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Story gets better with each book!

I'm so addicted to these stories and the characters. I'm always amazed at how some random person or incident is tied back in to the story many chapters later. Nothing is pointless or lost. It all has meaning and impact to the lives of the Frasers, the McKenzies, and all the other smaller characters revolving in and out of their lives. I can't wait to read or listen to the next book!

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always amazing

ALWAYS AMAZING!!! I JUST CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS SERIES!! SHE IS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST ♡♡♡

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better than the last one

I was voted by the last book, but this one was better. I recommend it.

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Best Series Ever Written

Best Series Ever Written. Narration is wonderful, the whole series is absolutely amazing. Can not reccomend it enough. Its definitely a must read!

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love love love

I absolutely love this series, Davina Porter does a great job. I get glued to the phone listening to her tell this amazing story. 😍

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Exceptional Series

I cannot wait to get started listening to this series of books and hate to have to put them down.

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Diana Gabaldon is the Master!!

Diana has the most magnificent way of weaving the story of the ages!! The beautiful story of Jamie & Claire!!

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Addictive

The story of Claire and Jamie is as addictive as ever. The accents changes make the story so easy to follow, even on long, otherwise boring, drives.

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Near-Superb Narration for an Enthralling Story

As always, Davina Porter does the voices so well, I could almost have believed I was listening to a man when she did the male voices. The voice of Clare is of course her best. She is so good at all the other voices, it would be so worth her while to learn and master an American accent.

I found the story and period details thoroughly engaging. I love it when a book LASTS! kept me going through many projects and long walks. Heading to Audible to download the sixth book.

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