The Fiery Cross
1771: the Colony of North Carolina stands in an uneasy balance, with the rich, colonial aristocracy on one side and the struggling pioneers of the backcountry on the other. Between them stands Jamie Fraser, a man of honour, a man of worth. Exiled from his beloved Scotland, he is at last possessed of the land he has longed for. By his side his extraordinary wife, Claire, a woman out of time and out of place, blessed with the uneasy gift of the knowledge of what is to come. In the past, that knowledge has brought both danger and deliverance to Jamie and Claire. Now it could be a flickering torch that will light their way through the perilous years ahead – or might ignite a conflagration that will leave their lives in ashes.
"The Fiery Cross" is by turns poignant, page-turning, meticulous in its historical detail and searingly passionate.
Diana Gabaldon
Diana Gabaldon’s writing is a journey, one that transports readers not only through time but also into the very heart of history itself. Best known for her Outlander series, Gabaldon has redefined historical fiction by weaving together a tapestry of adventure, romance, and deep emotional resonance. Her books are not mere stories—they’re immersive experiences, blending meticulously researched historical detail with rich, complex characters, and an unmistakable touch of the fantastical.
Outlander
In a world where time itself is both a prison and a portal, Outlander plunges readers into a whirlwind of passion, history, and uncharted destinies. When Claire Randall, a nurse just returning from World War II, mysteriously tumbles through time to 18th-century Scotland, she is thrust into a world far from the war-torn safety of her own. What follows is a tale that blends history, romance, and a fierce battle for survival in a world where every choice can alter the fabric of time itself.
Outlander consists of nine primary books, and includes four additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.