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  • A Breath of Snow and Ashes

  • Outlander, Book 6
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 57 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (711 ratings)

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A Breath of Snow and Ashes

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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Summary

A worldwide sensation with more than 12 million copies in print, Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series has produced #1 best-selling novels and earned a fiercely devoted fan base. Another spellbinding entry in the series, A Breath of Snow and Ashes continues the saga of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century, time-traveling wife, Claire. The year is 1772, and the rift between Britain and its American colonies has put a frightening word into the minds of all concerned: revolution. In the backwoods of North Carolina, violence has already reared its ugly head, as cabins have been burned to the ground. To preserve the colony for King George III, the governor pleads with Jamie to bring the people together and restore peace. But Jamie has the privilege, although some might call it a burden, of knowing that war cannot be avoided. Claire has told him that the colonies will unite and rebel, and the result will be independence, with all British loyalists either dead or exiled. And there is an additional problem. Claire has discovered a newspaper clipping from 1776 that tells of Jamie’s death. With its epic scope, historical details, and sweeping romance, A Breath of Snow and Ashes is everything Gabaldon’s fans love and more.

©2005 Diana Gabaldon (P)2005 Recorded Books, LLC
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"[A]n enthralling experience." ( Booklist)

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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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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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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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pronunciation

loved it though davina needs to sort her pronunciation. its "gallic" not "gaylic" great story

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Gripping Book.

Great follow up and superb continuation. cant wait to get the next. Book No. 8..

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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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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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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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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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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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