Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

'Dragonfly in Amber' by Diana Gabaldon



For twenty years Claire Randall has kept her secrets. But now she is returning with her grown daughter to the majesty of Scotland's mist-shrouded hills. Here Claire plans to reveal a truth as stunning as the events that gave it birth: about the mystery of an ancient circle of standing stones, about a love that transcends the boundaries of time, and about James Fraser, a warrior whose gallantry once drew the young Claire from the security of her century to the dangers of his.

Now a legacy of blood and desire will test her beautiful daughter as Claire's spellbinding journey continues in the intrigue-ridden court of Charles Edward Stuart, in a race to thwart a doomed uprising, and in a desperate fight to save both the child and the man she loves.

This is the second of Diana Gabaldon books that I have read and the second one in this series 'Outlander'. I really do think Diana is an excellent writer. This book starts in the 20th century with the story of Claire and her beautiful 20-year-old daughter, Brianna. Brianna is the daughter of Jamie Frazer who looks just looks like him - tall, red hair, high cheekbones and blue cat-like eyes. The story then moves on with the continuing story of Jamie and Claire, in 1746, with a number of flashbacks, where we find Claire and Jamie once more trying to stop Bonnie Prince Charlie's revolutionary attempts to take the throne of England and Scotland. I enjoyed the new characters that is introduced in this book, many with a good sense humour!

I really liked this second book in the series, finding myself laughing out loud many times and at other times crying. Without trying to spoil the story, I will warn you though that the chapters that are written around the approach to Culloden (about 50 pages) I cried my eyes out!!!

I am really enjoying the 'Outlander' series, great storytelling, with historically contents & lots of romance. Looking forward to starting the 3rd book. Would defiantly recommend book two!