• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,325 ratings)

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Outlander

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)

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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Outlander

Outlander Series
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Loved this book and the characters!
Read this book three times now.

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Love the book and the STARZ series.

I am attempting to listen to the book series before watching each season on Outlander on STARZ. Ms. Diana Gabaldon has an amazing way of drawing you in to feel exactly what the characters are feeling, along with being able to imagine the scenes as they are described.

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Wonderful

Read it years ago, nice to relive it again. Diana has a way with descriptions that transport you

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First ever audio book, LOVED IT!

I have read this book and the next 3 in the series 3 times and the 5th only once. I somehow lost the attention I need to read a book and someone suggested I try Audible books. I will be finishing the series now! And will listen to them again and again.

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Be prepared.

This book is AMAZING. I've never heard of this author before, but decided to give it a try because it was more bang for my buck. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made. This book is so captivating that I've listened to it for at least four hours a day, when I only planned for one maybe even two, but only as a stretch. The only thing I want prepared for was how long the series was! Its great that there's so many, but I just want prepared for how much I'm compelled to finish this series . These characters are amazing, and I commend the author for her skill.

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Intriguing and compelling.

Davina Porter is a wonderful narrator. Storyline keeps begging for more. Well delivered, Ms Gabaldon!

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great book

loved it... I couldn't stop listening to it now I'm listening to the next book

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Very enjoyable

Loved the story, though the last couple chapters seemed to drag a bit. Will continue with the rest of the series for sure!

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Favorite since I was a teen

I loved it! Listened to it a second time after finishing the series. Navina Porter makes it come alive.

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best beginning of a series

historical romance with a twist of time travel. NOT a bodice ripper what so ever.. no one tells a story like Diana Gabaldon. and a reread is a must as there are so many details... especially once you read the whole series. this is my 6th or 7th read (and can't believe i hadn't left a review).

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