• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,506 ratings)

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By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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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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Gripping as Enchanting!

I loved the descriptive writing style as it exposed the journey of the main characters, the courage it took them to get through it and the love that empassioned their day to day lives.

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I would have given all 5’s if it weren’t for the background noise of a man coughing on occasion and what sounded like a woman (reading?).

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a five star experience

An epic love shared between two, described brilliantly to draw the reader in and keep them wanting more. This is not a mushy love story... this story has grit and tenacity. a five star experience for the imagination and soul.

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very I love all of the Outlander books

couldn't wait to get to the end of each chapter. their love making made the
book a really memorable one.

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love Davina Porter!

Davina Porter is an amazing narrator. I've heard two books by her now and her performance is always captivating and hypnotic.

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A wonderful travel back in time.

A wonderful love story as you travel back to 17th century Scotland. The scenery and especially the characters come alive through
the incredible narration. I definitely want to continue the series.

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Fantastic

What a way to see history and the world. Love oh my, the passion. I am on the edge of my seat thru most of the book. History yes bring it on.

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love love ❤️

these books have given me some appreciation for modern life and medicine. Claire is my heroin

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Amazing story!

I loved it from the moment it started. I cant suggest this enough. fantastic book!

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A marvelous read

This was one of the best books I’ve ever listened to. In the middle of it I was thinking that there was no need for the weird science fiction aspect of time travel. But when I got towards the end I realized the story wouldn’t be the same without Claire’s 20th century knowledge of modern medicine.

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