A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Eagerly anticipated by her legions of fans, this sixth novel in Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling Outlander saga is a masterpiece of historical fiction from one of the most popular authors of our time.
Since the initial publication of Outlander fifteen years ago, Diana Gabaldon’s New York Times bestselling saga has won the hearts of readers the world over – and sold more than twelve million books. Now, A Breath of Snow and Ashes continues the extraordinary story of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century wife, Claire.
The year is 1772, and on the eve of the American Revolution, the long fuse of rebellion has already been lit. Men lie dead in the streets of Boston, and in the backwoods of North Carolina, isolated cabins burn in the forest.
With chaos brewing, the governor calls upon Jamie Fraser to unite the backcountry and safeguard the colony for King and Crown. But from his wife Jamie knows that three years hence the shot heard round the world will be fired, and the result will be independence – with those loyal to the King either dead or in exile. And there is also the matter of a tiny clipping from The Wilmington Gazette, dated 1776, which reports Jamie’s death, along with his kin. For once, he hopes, his time-traveling family may be wrong about the future.
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.