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Historical Fiction · WarmA nurse in 1945 steps through a stone and lands in 1743
Outlander
Book 1 of the Outlander series
See it on Amazon1991Moderate 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 BooksSimilar books
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