An Echo in the Bone

Outlander, Book 7

By: Diana Gabaldon

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Length: 45 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Diana Gabaldon's immensely popular Outlander saga soars to new heights with this seventh novel, which takes listeners on a breathtaking journey to 1777 America.

Jamie Fraser knows from his time-traveling wife Claire that, no matter how unlikely it seems, America will win the Revolutionary War. But that truth offers little solace, since Jamie realizes he might find himself pointing a weapon directly at his own son - a young officer in the British army.

And Jamie isn't the only one with a tormented soul - for Claire may know who wins the conflict, but she certainly doesn't know whether or not her beloved Jamie survives.

Epic in scope and featuring a colorful cast that includes many legendary figures - including hero-turned-traitor Benedict Arnold and bawdy statesman Benjamin Franklin - An Echo in the Bone is a thrill from start to finish.

©2009 Diana Gabaldon (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

addiction

can't stop listening. I have even become more active since I can go for long walks so I can listen to more chapters. I am addicted to these books!

Delicious

Listening to Divina Porter reading of Diana Gabaldon's incredible writing. Could listen forever. ThankYou

Makes me anxious for the next book...

Would you listen to An Echo in the Bone again? Why?

Oh, yes. I will listen to the whole series again when the next book is ready to come out.

What did you like best about this story?

I like the way that the stories of the two parts of the family in different times and different parts of the world were still woven together in a credible way.

Which character – as performed by Davina Porter – was your favorite?

Jamie, of course, but Ian too. I love the Scots accents.

Any additional comments?

I felt like this book "left you hanging" more than the others in the series. I sure hope the next book isn't too far away.

Another fantastic story!

What made the experience of listening to An Echo in the Bone the most enjoyable?

Davina Porter made this series exceptional. Her wide range of accents really made the book believable. I couldn't stop listening, and I can't wait for the next book to come out!

What about Davina Porter???s performance did you like?

Her uncanny ability to play each role so superbly.

Best series I've ever read. Phenomenal narration.

This is the best series I have ever read. Phenomenal narration. This endless story crosses all genres and captivates the reader.

I hope it never ends

too much has been left open so that I need to go right to the next book. the comments following the end of the story by the author were fascinating. it was also fun to hear Davina Porter speak as herself.

Wonderful, heart-breaking, and beautiful

This novel and its predecessors have been my companions through miles of travel, more than one sleepless night, several knitted projects, and a considerable number of menial tasks. The story of the Frasers, MacKenzies, and their families has captivated my heart and imagination. Thanks to the author's talent at painting with words on the page and the narrator's talent at painting with words spoken aloud, I am enchanted and hopelessly lost in this world. This particular novel is one of the best in the series, as difficult to part with as the first was. I am rushing to the next one like Claire into Jamie's arms.

Fantastic Beautifully Written

I love all of Diana's books.They are the most intriguing books I have ever had the pleasure of listening too. What I love most is I can listen too them 10 times and find something I missed everytime.Yes they are long but so very informative and she use's so many words of my own past that it's fun remembering my own childhood, such as "Jesus Roosevelt Christ".I haven't heard that in years and in my mind it lent truth to my own past..Keep up the good work, your books are worth the wait..But hurry up on the next PLEASE...

An Exho in the Bone

Davina Porter's performance of the book enables me to hear the characters in my mind even when I'm not listening to it. While reading the written word is my first love, Davina Porter performed Diana Gabaldon's wonderful book just beautifully. Until listening to Davina Porter, I would've put Jim Dale at the top of the all time best narrators, but in my opinion they share that exalted position.

The Outlander series superb This is the only time travel novel I've read, but she does a wonderful job. Her meticulous investigation of history puts you right there, with all the 18th century's sights, sounds and smells.

A complex story with full bodied characters, I would recommend the while series to men and women alike.

An Echo in the Bone

I really hope there are more to come. Best series of books I ever listened to.