A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Outlander, Book 6
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Narrated by:
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Davina Porter
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By:
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Diana Gabaldon
About this listen
1772, the eve of the American revolution. In Boston, men lie dead in the street and in the backwoods of America, isolated cabins burn in the darkness of the forest. The Colony is in ferment. Jamie Fraser, a passionate leader of men, receives an envoy from the Governor Josiah Martin, asking for help.
The Governor needs someone to unite the backcountry, pacify the seething resentments of the settlers, and keep the mountains safe for King and Crown. Jamie Fraser, everyone agrees, is the man for the job. But Jamie knows what is to come.
His wife, Claire, has travelled back in time from the twentieth century, and she knows that it's only a matter of a few years before the start of the War of Independence, ending with the exile or death of the men loyal to the King of England.
Neither prospect appeals to Jamie. Beyond everything else, though, looms the threat of a tiny clipping from The Wilmington Gazette, dated 1776, which reports the destruction of the house on Fraser's Ridge, and the death by fire of James Fraser and all his family. Jamie hopes Claire is wrong, for once, about the future—but only time will tell.
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- Corinne
- 02-12-13
Keep on listening
If you could sum up A Breath of Snow and Ashes in three words, what would they be?
Before the Revolution
Who was your favorite character and why?
Claire is still My favorit charater. I like reading about her treating patients and her love for Jamie
What about Davina Porter’s performance did you like?
The way she uses the different accents to bring the characters into life.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When they Cut Roger off from the tree when he was hanged.
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- Caroline Lawless
- 21-07-17
I'm addicted
Sometimes a little repetitive and get fetched but the characters and story swing you along. Narration is 1st class.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- sus
- 21-01-13
At last
It's been a long wait for audible uk to release this. Having listened to and loved the first five of the outlander series I did not want to listen to this in an abridged version with another reader. Davina Porter is the voice of the Frasers. Now I can complete the series, I'm very happy, thank you.
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-08-18
pronunciation
loved it though davina needs to sort her pronunciation. its "gallic" not "gaylic" great story
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- nickysmudgehenry
- 24-04-20
Gripping Book.
Great follow up and superb continuation. cant wait to get the next. Book No. 8..
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- Lesley
- 27-10-16
enticing story
absolutely entrapped in this series Diana Gabaldon writes in such detail you feel as though you are there I even find myself thinking in a Scottish accent ! cannot wait for the next book in the series
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- Mrs Johanne Margetts
- 21-06-19
Another wonderful story in the series
Once again D G has excelled. This book has so many plot twists that I have spent whole days just wanting to know....what happens next. Now on to Echo in the Bone.
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- Aoife C.
- 28-05-19
Entertaining from start to finish
This book settles into the same slow pace of the previous one. I really enjoyed it's relaxing richly detailed portrayal of the times though, and often it has sparked me to look up details online and learn a bit more about the conflicts, weapons, domestic tools, dress styles etc
The narrator's skill in performing the myriad of characters also adds to the whole experience. Its become a comforting background to accompany me while I go about the day.
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- L A Sammons
- 25-01-18
Wonderful story
I loved the story and it is beautifully read. I feel as if I really know these characters....they are so real to me. I can't wait to read/listen the next book.
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- lighthouse 715
- 08-02-19
Annoying?
Admittedly I’ve liked these books, especially davina Porter’s narration, I found Clair Fraser the the most annoying woman ever!shrill and self opinionated, but I suppose that’s how the author wanted her to be.
What also got me was repeated use of the same words, as if the auther found them in a dictionary and then kept using them out of context!
As well as that the woman is supposed to be English, but doesn’t swear like English people do, but she does have a foul mouth making her even more unlikeable
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