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A nurse in 1945 steps through a stone and lands in 1743

Outlander

by Diana Gabaldon

Book 1 of the Outlander series

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1991Moderate readSteady pace

What it is about

Claire Randall, a former army nurse on holiday in the Scottish Highlands, touches a standing stone and is carried back to 1743. There she meets Jamie Fraser, a young Highland warrior. It begins a long romantic saga.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.

Themes: Time travel · Romance · Scotland

Screen adaptation

Outlander (TV, 2014–)

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About the author

Diana Gabaldon9 books on Tori Books

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