• Drums of Autumn

  • Outlander, Book 4
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 44 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (39,205 ratings)

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Drums of Autumn

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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Publisher's summary

Diana Gabaldon's fans will be delighted to find Jamie and Claire as spirited and endearing as ever in this fourth installment of this magnificent saga. Romance, history, and time travel blend once again as the couple builds a new life together in the wilderness of pre-Revolutionary America.

Twice Claire has used an ancient stone circle to travel back to the 18th century. The first time she found love with a Scottish warrior but had to return to the 1940s to save their unborn child. The second time, 20 years later, she reunited with her lost love but had to leave behind the daughter that he would never see. Now Brianna, from her 1960s vantage point, has found a disturbing obituary and will risk everything in an attempt to change history.

Davina Porter's narrative talent adds a special vibrance and resonance to Gabaldon's complex, colorful characters.

©1997 Diana Gabaldon (P)1999 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"Gabaldon's range is impressive, whether she's evoking the rawness of colonial America, the cozy clutter of a modern Scottish parsonage, the lusts of the body or the yearnings of the spirit. Her legion of fans will love diving into this ocean of romance." ( Publishers Weekly)

Featured Article: Jamie Fraser—An Outlander Character Guide


To understand what makes listeners love Outlander, you have to understand the characters. So, here is your guide to Jamie Fraser, the romantic lead and one of the major driving forces behind the Outlander series. At the heart of the story is the romance between Jamie and Claire, two people who ultimately would not let time or distance—even hundreds of years—keep them apart. He is fiercely loyal and will protect his family and loved ones at all costs.

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A pure joy to listen to

Davina Porter is by far the best narrator I’ve even heard, and truly brings Gabaldons story to life!!

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Love Outlander

I love the Outlander books and TV series. I can get much more accomplished while having a book read to me.

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My wife loves it.

She can't wait for the next installment. she loves the series, Jamie & Claire Frazier

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Excellent in all cstegories!

Hypnotized py the story and the performance. The story and characters are alive, full of intrigue, and humanity with strength and foiblrs.

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Another great story in the Jamie and Claire saga.

Would you listen to Drums of Autumn again? Why?

Yes, it's a wonderful story!

What did you like best about this story?

The history, the romance and not knowing what would happen next.

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

I love hearing the different accents. She does them all so Well!

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Still Perfection

I have fallen in love with each book in this series. The characters are rich, deep, and very real. The performance could not be better! Davina brings each character to life with their own voice steeped in personality and individuality and it never sounds strained nor forced. My anticipation of the next in the series is palpable!

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Another Great Book!

This book is as good as the previous installments. Great narroration, which is consisitant with the rest of the Outlander series.

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Can't say enough.

My first read of this book was years ago and I had forgotten how some of the story plays out. I was so into the story that "The End" crept upon me too soon.

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On par

Excellent story teller. Gives you just enough to keep the curiosity piqued. Love Davina Porter.

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My favorite in the series

This was my favorite installment in the series thus far. It started off a little slow, but once I got just under halfway through, I was hooked. It took me 2 weeks to read the first half, and just one sleepless night to finish the rest.

I have The Fiery Cross queued up and ready to go. Davina Porter IS Claire Fraser (Randall?). Absolutely loved her narration.

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