Outlander - Dragonfly in Amber

American author Diana J. Gabaldon is best known for her Outlander series of books. Her books combine elements of science fiction and fantasy with historical fiction, romance, mystery, and adventure.

Dragonfly in Amber

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The story's primary focus is on the strange time travel mechanism that provides an explanation for their daughter's birth. Claire and her daughter Brianna go to the home of Roger, an old friend, at the beginning of the story.

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After Claire weds Jamie, they slowly start looking out for one another before falling madly in love. Claire feels the need to tell Jamie the truth about her past as they get closer. He listens, but his love for her causes him to be torn.

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The story continues when Claire uses her knowledge of the past to tell Jamie that the Scots will be crushed on Culloden Field in a battle called the Battle of '45.

Jamie and Claire split up for a while, but their love is strong enough that they reunite and continue their fight to end the Culloden War. Honor and loyalty to the lands' dukes, types, and lords are very important to the men.

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