'sis an epic saga that spans decades and combines the best of romance, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, and adventure. The series currently includes short stories, spin-off series, graphic novels, three novellas, and nine novels—with the most recent one set to release in November 2021. These best-selling novels have also been adapted into a highly popular television Starz's series. Yet, despite its sweeping scope and dramatic twists, what makes Outlander so compelling to listeners is the characters. 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.
Who is Jamie Fraser?
James Alexander Macolm MacKenzie Fraser was born on May 1, 1721—which, fittingly, makes him a stubborn Taurus. He entered the world at Lallybroch, also known as Broch Tuarach, a small estate that belonged to his parents Ellen and Brian Fraser, and which he inherited after his father's death. Lallybroch is in the Inverness-shire county in the Scottish Highlands. As a young boy, Jamie was close to his older brother, William, who died of smallpox at the age of 11. Two years later, when Jamie was eight, his mother died in childbirth along with the child she was carrying. From that point on, Jamie's older sister Jenny ran the household, and Jamie was raised to take over as the Laird of Lallybroch.
When Jamie was 14, he left Lallybroch to stay with his uncle at Beannachd—there, he learned how to wield a sword. Then, at 16, Jamie lived at Castle Leoch, seat of the Clan MacKenzie, for a year. At 18, Jamie moved to Paris to live with his father's cousin and study at the Université. Upon returning to Lallybroch in October 1740 at age 19, Jamie was arrested for defending his family against the English. Eventually, Jamie escaped and fled to France, where he became a mercenary in the French army. Jamie would not return to Scotland until 1743, which is when the events of the first Outlander novel take place.
How is Jaime Fraser described in the Outlander books?
Jamie is six foot four inches tall, has striking red hair (described as a mixture of auburn, amber, roan, cinnabar, rufous, copper, cinnamon, red, and gold), dark blue eyes, and fair skin. Jamie is a natural-born leader, able to navigate most social situations with ease. True to his sign, Jamie is extremely stubborn, much like the Frasers who came before him. He is also fiercely loyal and will protect his family and loved ones at all costs, even if it means making sacrifices for himself.
Jamie Fraser’s family and friends
For Jamie, family and friends are everything. Here are the people who are most important in Jamie's life.
