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The dazzling fifth volume of Diana Gabaldon's extraordinary Outlander saga, featuring 18th-century Scotsman James Fraser and his 20th-century time-traveling wife, Claire Randall. The year is 1771, and war is coming. Jamie Fraser's wife tells him so. Little as he wishes to, he must believe it, for hers is a gift of dreadful prophecy--a time-traveler's certain knowledge. Born in the year of Our Lord 1918, Claire Randall served England as a nurse on the battlefields of World War II, and in the aftermath of peace found fresh conflicts when she walked through a cleftstone on the Scottish Highlands and found herself an outlander, an English lady in a place where no lady should be, in a time--1743--when the only English in Scotland were the officers and men of King George's army. Now wife, mother, and surgeon, Claire is still an outlander, out of place, and out of time, but now, by choice, linked by love to her only anchor--Jamie Fraser. Her unique view of the future has brought him both danger and deliverance in the past; her knowledge of the oncoming revolution is a flickering torch that may light his way through the perilous years ahead--or ignite a conflagration that will leave their lives in ashes.... Grand, sweeping, utterly unforgettable, The Fiery Cross is riveting entertainment, a vibrant tapestry of history and human drama.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Gabaldon, Diana
- ISBN: 9780385336765
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 9.10 x 1.50
- Number Of Pages: 1008
- Publication Year: 2002
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Another winner
Steven N. - 5 years 9 months agowonder additional book in the Outlander series. book was exactly as described
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This is a great series for historic romance fans.
BONNIE Y. - 5 years 11 months agoI am reading all of the books in the series. I don't know how anyone can write this many pages with such vivid detail. I love historic novels and the added time travel and romance just adds to my enjoyment. I went to Scotland last year and seeing places like Culloden Field made me want to start on this series. I am reading the books before I start on the TV series, because I don't know if they are the same.
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Too long
Paige P. - 6 years agoWith each boo, the author is becoming redundant with the descriptors of Jamie's hair, how he taps his fingers, et cet. However, he still is the best character of the series as Claire is becoming more self-righteous and affronted. She also always seems to be in a situation that she needs to be saved, always the damsel in distress.
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Read the book before you watch the Starz series
TIM G. - 6 years 4 months agoI am a huge fan of this series and have been since the '90's. I always re-read the corresponding novel before I watch the new season on Starz because it helps me fill in gaps and answer questions for others watching with me who have never read the books. This is the fifth novel in the series. I enjoyed this book much more the second time through. There are many pieces which I feel could've been skipped to make for a shorter read but some of the things that seem inconsequential come into play later. Not all of them do. It's time travel - romance - historical fiction and some call it fantasy due to the time travel. #SummerReading The most addictive series I've ever read.
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It's a no for me #SummerReading
Sarah U. - 6 years 4 months agoHow is this book getting 4 & 5 star reviews??? I couldn't even finish it. I got a little over 1,000 pages in before calling it quits. I really REALLY tried, but honestly... What was this book even about? It was so painfully boring. It has officially marked the end of me caring about this series. #SummerReading