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In her breakthrough novel, Diana Gabaldon introduces Claire Beauchamp Randall, a British combat nurse returning home after World War II, who is transported to 18th‑century Scotland. Amid the turmoil of the Jacobite Rebellion and the Battle of Culloden, Claire finds herself a "Sassenach"—an outlander—in a land torn by clans and conflict. She must rely on the gallant Jamie Fraser to survive the dangers of the past while a deep, passionate bond develops between them. The book weaves rich historical detail with time‑travel adventure and a romance that has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Diana Gabaldon
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