Outlander

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon is the captivating first novel in the bestselling series, widely regarded as Scotland's answer to iconic epics. The story begins in 1946, as Claire Randall, a former nurse, embarks on a second honeymoon in the Scottish Highlands with her husband, Frank. Their peaceful adventure takes a bewildering turn when Claire unknowingly steps into an ancient circle of standing stones and is inexplicably transported back in time to the year 1743.

In this unfamiliar and perilous era, Claire encounters a British army officer who is revealed to be Black Jack Randall, the ruthless ancestor of her husband. As she tries to evade him, she is captured by a band of Scottish outlaws. Claire, now a Sassenach—a stranger in a strange land—finds herself caught in the treacherous conflicts between Jacobites and Redcoats.

Marooned in a world fraught with danger, passion, and violence, Claire's only hope for survival rests in the hands of Jamie Fraser, a gallant and rugged young Scotsman. As they navigate the complexities of 18th-century Scotland, what begins as a partnership of necessity evolves into a deep and urgent bond. Claire is faced with an agonising choice: stay with Jamie in the past or return to Frank in her own time, each path leading to drastically different lives.

With over 25 million copies sold worldwide and more than 20,000 5-star ratings on Amazon, Outlander has enthralled readers globally. This remarkable tale of time travel, love, and adventure invites you to embark on a journey into the Highland past, where history and fantasy intertwine seamlessly.

As an added note, fans eagerly await the latest instalment in the series, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone, soon to be available for preorder.

(Outlander was previously published as Cross Stitch)