• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,375 ratings)

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Outlander

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

This stunning blend of historical romance and time traveling adventure has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulted author Diana Gabaldon to the top of the New York Times best seller list. Outlander introduces an exhilarating world of heroism and breathtaking thrills as one woman is torn between past and present, passion and love.

In 1945, former combat nurse Claire Randall returns from World War II and joins her husband for a second honeymoon. Their blissful reunion is shattered when she touches a boulder in an ancient stone ruin and is instantly transported to 1743 Scotland, a place torn by war and raiding border clans. Will Claire find her way back to her own time, or is her destiny forever linked with Clan MacKenzie and the gallant James Fraser?

©1991 Diana Gabaldon (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC.

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"Davina Porter maintains the distinct voices she creates for each character throughout the lengthy narration. Her delivery of 18th-century language sounds authentic and is easily understandable." (AudioFile)

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A must read!

Just an excellent and riveting story with intriguing characters and a fascinating storyline. I absolutely love Davina Porter’s narration which can make or break an audio book. I will always recommend these books especially the audio book version because it just gives the characters even more life.

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Danger, fantasy, history, love all in one!

Excellent book- so glad I “ read” it before I watched the movie or series. Basically everything happens in this delightful book- danger, Red Coats- history, fantasy and a sweet and tender ( and wild) love story. A must read or listen.

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Amazing love story

The relationship between Claire and Jamie was beautiful. The historic background was engaging. It’s a very long novel but I hung on every word.

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Diana Gabaldon is my favorite author

I loved the story of Claire and Jamie's love story as well as her backstory including her time travel

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Love story

Epic love story, amazing narration. Looking forward to the next in the series. Reminds me of a Ken Follet book in terms of being a period piece and love story

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loved the story

loved the performance and how it was a romance with an interesting story, not just fluff

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A riveting story line

well written with great detail in what it was like to live in 16th century Scotland. Perhaps a little bit to descriptive of their love life and Jamie being beaten within an inch of his life more times than I could count. All in all a great book.

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Great beginning

I found Outlander as a show but had to go back and see what the show might have missed. Aside from not getting to see Jamie, I loved this book. It was such a great way to start the series.

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The love that Jamie and Claire share.

The descriptions were so vivid that I felt that I was there and could almost smell the surroundings.

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The narrator!

Davina Porter is PERFECTION. After countless hours of this reading, I can’t wait to listen to the other novels she has contributed. Accents are spot on, clear and succinct, with perfect emotions that bring the characters and story to life.

Thank you, Mistress Porter, for making this most enjoyable.

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