Books like A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon

A Breath of Snow and Ashes brings the Outlander saga into the heart of the 1772 American Revolution. Jamie Fraser, a Scottish Highlander, and his 20th‑century wife Claire Crosswhite find themselves entangled in the escalating conflict that will ignite the birth of a nation. The novel follows Governor Peyton’s appeal for Jamie to unite the North Carolina backcountry, while a clandestine involvement with the Loyalist cause and a mysterious clipping from the Wilmington Gazette hint at a possible death that could alter their lives forever. The story blends historical detail with the time‑travel element central to the series, exploring how the characters’ choices influence both past and future. Tension rises as the shot heard ‘round the world’ looms on the horizon and the stakes become personal for a pair of lovers whose legacy may depend on their ability to navigate history’s uncertainties.

First publish date: 2005