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  • Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (79,047 ratings)

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Outlander

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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Publisher's summary

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: Outlander—Books vs. Show


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Second time through

Love it. This is one I could listen to over and over again and learn something new every time.

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amazing performance

The book was good but what impressed me was the reader and her many voices.

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Wonderful romance novel

I love Jamie and Claire's true and passionate love. It was more fulfilling to Claire than her 1st marriage in modern day.

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Better than the tv series!

I enjoyed the tv show and wanted to read the book. So glad I did, very enjoyable and good character development I felt missing from the tv show.

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What a book!

Loved it more than the show. I will be buying the book to read it again and again.

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Just great

Beautiful mix of history and romance in adventurous setting. Tasteful voice performance to which I can listen anytime.

Claire is my role model. (:

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Wonderful story

A wonder story, so many thrills and tender moments, neatly resolved and leaving you wanting more.

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It’s an amazing story.

I prefer listening to this wonderful audiobook over the TV series because the author can and does tell you more than can be shown.

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Excellent read!

I loved the narrators voice. I could easily envision myself riding along side the characters in this book. Can’t wait for the next.

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Amazing Novel

The story was absolutely amazing! I couldn't stop listening! However, while the reader did a nice job, she spoke rather slowly and I had to adjust the speed of the audio. in addition, you can here quite speaking in the background of certain parts of the book.

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