Written in My Own Heart's Blood

Outlander, Book 8

By: Diana Gabaldon

Narrated by: Davina Porter

Length: 45 hrs

Publisher's summary

In her now classic novel Outlander, Diana Gabaldon told the story of Claire Randall, an English ex-combat nurse who walks through a stone circle in the Scottish Highlands in 1946, and disappears… into 1743. The story unfolded from there in seven best-selling novels, and CNN has called it "a grand adventure written on a canvas that probes the heart, weighs the soul and measures the human spirit across [centuries]." Now the story continues in Written in My Own Heart's Blood.

It is 1778: France declares war on Great Britain, the British army leaves Philadelphia, and George Washington's troops leave Valley Forge in pursuit. At this moment, Jamie Fraser returns from a presumed watery grave to discover that his best friend has married his wife; his illegitimate son has discovered (to his horror) who his father really is; and his beloved nephew, Ian, wants to marry a Quaker. Meanwhile, Jamie's wife, Claire, and his sister, Jenny, are busy picking up the pieces.

The Frasers can only be thankful that their daughter Brianna and her family are safe in 20th-century Scotland. Or not. In fact, Brianna is searching for her own son, who was kidnapped by a man determined to learn her family's secrets. Her husband, Roger, has ventured into the past in search of the missing boy - never suspecting that the object of his quest has not left the present. Now, with Roger out of the way, the kidnapper can focus on his true target: Brianna herself.

Written in My Own Heart's Blood is the brilliant next chapter in a masterpiece of the imagination unlike any other.

©2014 Diana Gabaldon (P)2014 Recorded Books

so sorry this seies is over!!

What made the experience of listening to Written in My Own Heart's Blood the most enjoyable?

gripping and factual history

What was one of the most memorable moments of Written in My Own Heart's Blood?

When the children are reunited with their parents

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

She did them all perfectly

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A film of love and history!

Can't Get Enough

I LOVE this series! And this book did Not disappoint! I find the historical authenticity & medical accuracies throughout to be very interesting and the performance of the narrator is superb & finding her voice again & again starting a new book makes it feel like the continuation of the story that it is!

I actually shed tears at the end of this novel

Another amazing book by Diana a true roller coaster of emotions I've never felt so intuned with a story in my life! I have to mention oddly enough many dates and things that were spoken of coincided with me and my activities! I'm going to start the story all over again! WOW!!

Diana Gabaldon's writting is unparalleled for me

If you could sum up Written in My Own Heart's Blood in three words, what would they be?

riveting, sensual, complex

What did you like best about this story?

The relations between the character in the historical settings

Which scene was your favorite?

All of them

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not physically possible but lost a lot of sleep anyway

Any additional comments?

I beg Diana Gabaldon to continue her books in the outlander series.

Awesome! !!!!!!

can't wait for the next book. this series is full of such emotion. Davina is an excellent narrator.

GOD I WANT THIS NEXT BOOK SOOOO BAD!!!!

I just love this series so much I laughed, I cryed, I made my man try some new techniques in bed lol but really truly one of the most amazing series I have ever listened too \ read.

Best series ever!

Just finished this book, the last of the Outlander series. My first thought "what am I going to do now!?!" Such a rich, history filled tale with the best narration. I'm hoping she'll write another sequel ;) for now, I'll purchase "the space between." Recommended at the end of the book

Excellent Book!

I love the Outlander series and I can not wait for the next book. Eaxh book has been outstanding and draws you in from the beginning. I found myself listening every chance I had.

Fun but Lazy at parts

Would you listen to Written in My Own Heart's Blood again? Why?

Probably not, I feel like this book had too many of the same type of battle scenes she's had in the past.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Love it!

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

Everything Davina Porter says is my favorite

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I liked when she was silly with the characters, and I did enjoy the fun, tragic, and fast paced parts. The only real issue I have is that it felt a little forced in the battle scenes and kind of rehashed things that happened mere chapters ago in great detail.

Amazing!

I'm so sad that this is over I cannot wait for the next book please say there will be a next book to just leave me hanging at the end! I need more! Davina Porter is amazing as well! Love her!