• A Breath of Snow and Ashes

  • Outlander, Book 6
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 57 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (19,909 ratings)

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A Breath of Snow and Ashes

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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A worldwide sensation with more than 12 million copies in print, Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series has produced #1 best-selling novels and earned a fiercely devoted fan base. Another spellbinding entry in the series, A Breath of Snow and Ashes continues the saga of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century, time-traveling wife, Claire. The year is 1772, and the rift between Britain and its American colonies has put a frightening word into the minds of all concerned: revolution. In the backwoods of North Carolina, violence has already reared its ugly head, as cabins have been burned to the ground. To preserve the colony for King George III, the governor pleads with Jamie to bring the people together and restore peace. But Jamie has the privilege, although some might call it a burden, of knowing that war cannot be avoided. Claire has told him that the colonies will unite and rebel, and the result will be independence, with all British loyalists either dead or exiled. And there is an additional problem. Claire has discovered a newspaper clipping from 1776 that tells of Jamie’s death. With its epic scope, historical details, and sweeping romance, A Breath of Snow and Ashes is everything Gabaldon’s fans love and more.

©2005 Diana Gabaldon (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC

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"[A]n enthralling experience." ( Booklist)

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Where does A Breath of Snow and Ashes rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

In the top 10! I love all of Diana Gabaldon's books.

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My Favourite Book in the Series Since Outlander!

I'll be honest, the book previous to this one (The Fiery Cross) was a bit of a slog. I enjoyed it, but it was still a challenge to get all the way through. However, this book totally made up for that and then went on to exceed all of my expectations. This book is by far my favourite in the series, with the exception of the first book (Outlander), and is defintely a re-read.

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This is why I listen to audio books!

Would you listen to A Breath of Snow and Ashes again? Why?

Highly recommended - wonderful story, read by one of the best. Davin Porter seems to be in the room with you. She never falters or tires. Her performance makes this a great listen. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I can't pick just one character.

What does Davina Porter bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I love all of the voices and accents she does. Her voice really conveys the emotion and mood of what is going on.

Any additional comments?

I listened to this first, now I'm going back to "Outlander" and expect to listen to the entire series.

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Stellar Audible Experience

Would you consider the audio edition of A Breath of Snow and Ashes to be better than the print version?

In this particular volume of the Outlander Series, Ms. Davina Porter's talents as a narrator absolutely shine. I have read this series and have been re-listening to this audio series. One of my most enjoyable audible experiences.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Clare...she made the ultimate sacrafice to be with the love of her life and continues to lovingly stay the course.

Which scene was your favorite?

Too many to chose just one.

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Great character development.


Packed with love, family, adventure, tragedy, history & mystery. Never bored with this book.

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love

I can't get enough of Jamie and Clare ♡♡♡
thank you Diana Gabaldon I can't wait for the next one

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Can they get any better? Just WOW!

WOW is my one work summary of this read. The story, the narration was brilliance in the making. I loved every scene, every character and every moment of this audio book. This is definitely one of my favorites.

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Loved it!

This was my first audio book, and now I'm hooked on it.
I enjoy listening during my car commutes and while doing other things, like knitting or cleaning.

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Enthrallling

Narrator is beyond excellent.

The editing is not as perfect as the previous books. Fortunately it is not too distracting.

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More Great Adventure

This book is incredibly long but very worth the effort. The four stars in in my review of the story only reflects its length. Those who consume The Outlander books voraciously will not be disappointed.

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