| Dragonfly in Amber | 
 enlarge | Author: Diana Gabaldon
Publisher: Delta
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  258 reviews
Sales Rank: 2011
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 752
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 0385335970
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780385335973
ASIN: 0385335970
Publication Date: August 7, 2001
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Condition: 1993mm paperback.coverwear.spinewear.COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED.clean/tight.
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 Outstanding! May 9, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am completely addicted to the entire Outlander series! Listening to Davina Porter do the readings just brings all the characters to life. Her ability to do all of the voices, accents, etc. is just beyond me. FABULOUS!!
 Satisfying Historical Romance May 1, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
In this second volume in her spectacular series, Gabaldon continues the story of Claire Randall, a 20th century nurse thrust back in time to 16th century Scotland. When the book opens, a middle-aged Claire has returned to Scotland with her 20-year-old daughter Brianna, determined to tell Brianna the truth of her parentage: Brianna is the product of Claire's love affair with a 16th century outlaw named James Fraser. She enlists the aid of Roger Wakefield a Scottish scholar to locate historical information on Jamie. Claire's story is a tale of intrigue, deception and murder as she and Jamie travel to Paris to try to prevent the doomed Scottish uprising that will end in a bloody slaughter at Culloden. In the guise of supporters of Bonnie Prince Charles, Claire and Jamie secretly try to undermine the young prince's quest for money to finance his return to Scotland. Their lives and their love are shattered by the return of an old enemy: British officer, Jack Randall who tortured and abused Jamie to satisfy his own perverted lust. Randall is the ancestor of Claire's twentieth century husband, Frank. But despite their valiant attempts to change the fate of the Highlanders, the pull of history proves too strong and Jamie forces Claire to agree to return to the 20th century so that he can meet his destiny on the bloody battlefield at Culloden. Gabaldon is a terrific writer with the rare ability to reveal character with subtlety and charm. Jamie is never more wise and honorable than when he tricks a young British soldier into revealing valuable troop information by pretending to threaten Claire with rape and ravage. Jamie understands the boy's chivalry and reluctantly uses Claire to achieve his goals. But Jamie leaves the boy with his honor and his live intact. Although Gabaldon sometimes strays deeply into the romance genre, ultimately her novels are satisfying historical tales with just the right blend of action, suspense and sex.
Tear Jerker April 10, 2007
This one made me cry, cry, cry. (Sad but true)
In simple terms: I absolutely loved it.
Beautifully written, full of all the precious stuff Diana cannot help but fill her books with.
You will not be disappointed.
Must Read Sequel to Outlander April 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When reviewing Outlander I had stated that it was the best book I'd ever read. I now have to say the series of Outlander books are the best I've ever read. Dragonfly in Amber is simply breathtaking. The political intrigue and history is so perfectly written - informative without being dry and dull. This time period holds special interest to me as my ancestors immigrated from Scotland and Ireland along this time period. Jamie and Claire's love story is written so that his book doesn't come across as a "cheesy historical romance". While their very descriptive love is certainly deep and passionate, it isn't written in a sickenly sacchrine style. My husband is currently reading Outlander and verra much enjoying it and plans to read the entire series. The ending of this book is one of the most emotional and powerful I've ever read. Keep a box of tissues handy. And certainly read the third book, Voyager.
Dragonfly in Amber March 20, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful book and the narrator is simply great. She brings it to life.
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