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Outlander

Outlander, Book 1

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Outlander

Written by: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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This stunning blend of historical romance and time-traveling adventure has captured the hearts of millions of listeners around the world and catapulted author Diana Gabaldon to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Outlander introduces an exhilarating world of heroism and breathtaking thrills—as one woman is torn between past and present, passion and love.

In 1945, former combat nurse Claire Randall returns from World War II and joins her husband for a second honeymoon. Their blissful reunion is shattered when she touches a boulder in an ancient stone ruin and is instantly transported to 1743 Scotland, a place torn by war and raiding border clans. Will Claire find her way back to her own time, or is her destiny forever linked with Clan MacKenzie and the gallant Jamie Fraser?

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"Davina Porter maintains the distinct voices she creates for each character throughout the lengthy narration. Her delivery of 18th-century language sounds authentic and is easily understandable." (AudioFile)

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Discover what listeners have been raving about and dive into the epic saga that is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.

Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander is the first book in a series of fantastic historical fiction that blends real-life history with mythical and magical themes. This first novel follows the main character British nurse Claire Randall on her travels in the Scottish Highlands, where she falls through time after encountering ancient standing stones on Fraser’s Ridge. She is immediately thrown into the hectic world of 18th Century Scotland and forced to adapt quickly to assimilate and - hopefully - find her way home again. From the highlands to old-world North Carolina, the storyline is a twisting and turning adventure of war, romance - in the rugged yet kind Jamie Fraser- destiny, and fate, which will capture you from the start and not let go until the very end. Genre blending and unique, Gabaldon weaves aspects of love stories with history and time travel and adventure for an exciting and highly entertaining story.

Davina Porter narrates the audiobook version, which brings the epic story to life in a new way. She has narrated over 400 audiobooks in her time, including several classics, and she brings her wealth of experience to this reading for a stunning performance. She was awarded the AudioFile Golden Voice narrator for this series. Her attention to small details and nuances in the story makes for a beautiful audio experience, whether you’re familiar with the series or hearing it for the first time. Fans of the story can enjoy more of Gabaldon’s world in the Lord John Grey companion novels.

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When considering a new audiobook, one of the biggest questions listeners have is whether they’ll enjoy the narration style. This is understandable as audiobooks span at least a few hours, and sticking with one person’s voice for that period can feel like a big commitment. Luckily, there are so many excellent voice actors performing audiobooks that you might just find yourself gravitating to certain audiobooks based solely on the narrator’s strength.

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Diana Gabaldon is a fantastic writer! Davina Porter narrates the book and gives life to the characters. I love the details and descriptions that Diana has meticulously woven through the pages of her book. I look forward to listening to the rest of the series. Thank you for filling my imagination!

Wonderful!

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She reminds me of an old headmaster and should be reading something sinister... and not reading Claire's role she's much more refined

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Davina Porter is perfect for this well written story. Jamie and Claire will become people in your heart. I have read them ( and listened to them) over and over again. With over 8 books in the series there is no " book over let down" with this one. You can just start them all over again.

My favourite book of all!

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I have been absolutely enthralled with this book from the first line. My favourite thing about it is undoubtedly the voice actress. For a period piece set in Scotland, you absolutely have to get the accent right, or it would ruin everything. Sometimes I also feel that the narrators overact or underact the various emotions and voices of the people in the story, whereas Davina Porter absolutely nails it every single time. The book reads exactly as if she was recounting her past to you. When she reads the love scenes, it really does sound like she is wistfully remembering them. When she was terrified, she talks gravely or passionately but not with the overacting drama that made me cringe in a different novel. Love love love it!

The story is a little bit of a kitschy love story. But it was an enjoyable listen nonetheless.

Excellently performed

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better than the TV series! narrator was good. can't wait for the seco d book!

loved it

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