• Dragonfly in Amber

  • Outlander, Book 2
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 38 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (45,817 ratings)

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Dragonfly in Amber

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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New York Times best-selling author Diana Gabaldon enchanted scores of fans with Outlander, her electrifying historical saga set in 18th-century Scotland. Now the sequel sweeps listeners back into the past as Claire relates more of her perilous sojourn there with her Scottish warrior husband, James Fraser. Twenty years after her strange journey back in time, Claire has returned to Scotland with her daughter, determined to share with her the secret she has harbored since her time travel. Still longing to know the fate of her beloved warrior, she recounts the story of her stay with him in the intrigue-ridden court of Charles Stuart and their attempt to avert the doomed Highlands uprising at Culloden. As her story unfolds, it reveals implications more far-reaching than even Claire could have guessed.

Narrator Davina Porter's gift for expression captures the history and flavor of a harsh place and time, and gives it the polish of a warm and engaging love story.

©1992 Diana Gabaldon (P)1998 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Compulsively readable." (Publishers Weekly)
"A winning combination of vivid imagination and good common sense." (Kirkus)
"Diana Gabaldon is a born storyteller." (Arizona Republic)

Featured Article: Outlander—Books vs. Show


If you’re wondering about the similarities and differences between the Starz series Outlander and the series of books it's based on, check out our rundown. In many ways, both the TV series and the book series tell the same story and introduce fans to the same characters. It's a compelling story filled with drama, twists, plenty of sexy moments, and even a bit of humor. But which version tells the story better: the books or the show? There are plenty of differences and unique elements that make each version distinct.

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Best book ever

I absolutely love outlander. If anyone likes romance AND action AND history fiction this is the book.

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so much better than the TV series

I started reading the outlander series because I fell in love with the story from the TV show. I still love the TV show but I must admit that as always the book is so much better. if you haven't read it I highly recommend it.

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🥰🥰🥰

Absolutely loved reading this series. I originally read the books myself, then watched the TV series, now I'm listening to them. Absolutely love this version!! 😀

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Great story but long

You will enjoy this book if you liked Outlander. though it is drawn out, I am sure if will mean more and come together as more of the series is listened too. Great narrator.

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Best voices and narration I’ve ever experienced!

Unbelievable how one narrator could manage so many distinct voices!! And the clever story based on history was instructive too. Brava to author and narrator!

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awesome

loved it. this was my 3rd time reading it. On to the next one tomorrow.

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Loving this series

I jumped on the band wagon, after binge watching the show… but the book (as always) is full of so much more description and historical insights and I just love it so much.

Davina Porter does a fantastic job with all the voices!

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Love the book. Davina is a QUEEN.

I love this series. The characters, the writing, the history. But nothing tips Davina Porter’s performance narrating. Scots, English, French, American accents, man, woman, child voices. She’s a treasure. So terribly sad she has retired before narrating the 10th (last??) Outlander book.

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Even better than the first book

Very well written. This book makes you feel like you are living inside it and you are emotionally invested. I read it many years ago and loved it, I love the audible version even more. You can relax and close your eyes and see it as you hear it.

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Will keep you on the edge of your seat!

So many wonderful surprises in this book! The narrator did an exquisite job of giving each character their own voice. I felt as though I could see them. 10/10 recommend this book. I was bewitched from the first to the chapter.

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