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Outlander: A Novel by Diana Gabaldon
Outlander: A Novel by Diana Gabaldon
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Outlander: A Novel
by Diana Gabaldon
“The year is 1945. Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, walks through a standing stone... and wakes up in 1743.”
⏳ AN UNRIVALED TALE OF TIME AND PASSION
The #1 New York Times bestseller that launched a global phenomenon. A spellbinding fusion of historical accuracy, exhilarating adventure, and a love story for the ages.
Extended Synopsis
In Outlander, Diana Gabaldon introduces one of the most beloved heroines in modern literature: Claire Randall. It is 1945, and Claire, a former British combat nurse, has recently reunited with her husband for a second honeymoon in the Scottish Highlands. Her life is irrevocably altered when she steps through a standing stone in an ancient stone circle and is hurled back in time to 1743.
Suddenly, Claire is a "Sassenach"—an outlander—in a Scotland simmering with the tensions of raiding border clans and Jacobite intrigue. To survive, she is forced into a marriage of convenience with James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior. What begins as a desperate strategy for safety evolves into a passion so absolute that Claire finds herself torn between two vastly different men, two irreconcilable lives, and two eras of history. Gabaldon’s meticulous attention to historical detail and adult themes elevates this work beyond standard genre fiction into a triumphant exploration of fidelity and desire.
Author Profile
Diana Gabaldon holds a PhD in Quantitative Behavioral Ecology and spent a decade as a university professor before turning to fiction. Her scientific background informs the rigorous historical and geographical accuracy found throughout the Outlander series. She is the recipient of the RITA Award and has seen her work adapted into a multi-season, award-winning original series on STARZ.
Reader Targeting & Academic Utility
- Historical Fiction Enthusiasts: Readers seeking deeply researched portrayals of 18th-century Scottish clan culture and Jacobite politics.
- Scholars of Narrative Structure: A primary text for studying the integration of speculative elements (time travel) within a realistic historical framework.
- Literature Students: An exploration of the "Stranger in a Strange Land" trope and the evolution of the female protagonist in 20th-century epic fiction.
Accolades & Awards
- #1 New York Times Bestseller
- Romance Writers of America (RWA) RITA Award Winner for Best Novel
- Basis for the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated Starz Original Series
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9780440212560 |
| ISBN-10: | 0440212561 |
| Publisher: | Dell / Bantam Doubleday Dell |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 1992-06-02 |
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