A Breath of Snow and Ashes

Diana Gabaldon

May 2011 · Recorded Books · Narrated by Davina Porter and Geraldine James

About this audiobook

A worldwide sensation with more than 12 million copies in print, Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series has produced #1 best-selling novels and earned a fiercely devoted fan base. Another spellbinding entry in the series, A Breath of Snow and Ashes continues the saga of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century, time-traveling wife, Claire. The year is 1772, and the rift between Britain and its American colonies has put a frightening word into the minds of all concerned: revolution. In the backwoods of North Carolina, violence has already reared its ugly head, as cabins have been burned to the ground. To preserve the colony for King George III, the governor pleads with Jamie to bring the people together and restore peace. But Jamie has the privilege, although some might call it a burden, of knowing that war cannot be avoided. Claire has told him that the colonies will unite and rebel, and the result will be independence, with all British loyalists either dead or exiled. And there is an additional problem. Claire has discovered a newspaper clipping from 1776 that tells of Jamie's death. With its epic scope, historical details, and sweeping romance, A Breath of Snow and Ashes is everything Gabaldon's fans love and more.

Ratings and reviews

No one writes more engrossing, addictive and all consuming books than Diana Gabaldon. This series is by far the best written of the hundreds upon hundreds of books I have read over the years. She has an unparalleled gift of writing the most incredible story and character building, unlike anything I've ever seen/read before. I know their long books, and may seem overwhelming at first, when you crack the cover and dive in, but DON'T give up, push through, and I PROMISE, you will be so GREATLY rewarded with the most magical, romantic, action packed series you will EVER read... There is no comparison to this author. And the TV show on Starz is absolutely wonderful as well! I highly suggest you check that out asap, if you haven't already :)

Great book.

About the author

Diana Gabaldon was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on January 11, 1952. She has a B.S. in zoology, a M.S. in marine biology, and a Ph.D. in quantitative behavioral ecology. She has worked as a university professor and has written freelance for various magazines and companies such as Walt Disney. She writes the Outlander series, which was adapted into a television series. Davina Porter is known for the sheer beauty of her voice and her always-intelligent renditions of both classic and popular literature. A founding narrator with Recorded Books, Porter has an impressive list of classics in her audiography, including Anna Karenina and Madame Bovary. Her celebrated readings of Gabaldon's Outlander series have many fans. She won the 2006 Audie Award for Best Female Narrator with A Breath of Snow and Ashes.