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Dragonfly in Amber

Pages
976
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

Claire Randall Fraser returns to the Scottish Highlands with her daughter, Brianna, to confront a past filled with love, danger, and a desperate attempt to alter history. As they navigate the treacherous political landscape of 18th-century Scotland and France, they must race against time to prevent a doomed uprising and protect the ones they hold dear. This epic journey explores the enduring power of love and the sacrifices made across centuries.

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About the author

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Diana Gabaldon

Diana Gabaldon is an American novelist, best known for the Outlander series of historical fiction novels blending elements of romance, adventure, mystery, and science fiction. Born in Williams, Arizona, she grew up in Flagstaff, the daughter of longtime Arizona state senator Tony Gabaldon. She holds degrees in zoology, marine biology, and a Ph.D. in quantitative behavioral ecology, and spent twelve years as a university professor before turning to fiction full-time. The first Outlander novel was...

Characters

Brianna RandallProtagonist
Claire Randall FraserProtagonist
Jamie FraserProtagonist

Claire's 18th-century Highland husband, drawn with her into the dangerous politics of the Jacobite rising in Scotland and France.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book resolve its plot or end on a cliffhanger?

    The narrative concludes with a significant twist that serves as a bridge to the subsequent novel, marking it as the only entry among the first three books in the series to utilize this specific structural device.

  • Is it necessary to read the first book before starting this one?

    The major novels in this series are intended to be read in chronological order, as the story of these characters is continuous and builds directly upon the events and relationships established in the preceding volume.

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