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Hurtled back through time more than two hundred years to 1743 Scotland, Claire Randall finds herself caught in the midst of an unfamiliar world torn apart by violence, pestilence, and revolution and haunted by her growing feelings for a young soldier, James Fraser.

Mourning the death of his father and gravely injured at the hands of the English, Jamie Fraser finds himself running with a band of mercenaries in the French countryside, where he reconnects with his old friend, Ian Murray. Both are nursing wounds, both have good reason to stay out of Scotland, and both are still virgins despite several opportunities to remedy that deplorable situation with ladies of easy virtue.

In this tale of adventure, murder, snakes, revenge, and zombies, the Royal Governor of Jamaica sends an S.O.S. to London, asking urgently for help in putting down a burgeoning slave rebellion. London replies by sending Lieutenant-Colonel Lord John Grey, with half a battalion of infantry, a company of artillery, and his trusty valet, Tom Byrd.

Unrivaled storytelling. Unforgettable characters. Rich historical detail. These are the hallmarks of Diana Gabaldon’s work. Her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels have earned the praise of critics and captured the hearts of millions of fans. Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters, Claire Beauchamp Randall and Jamie Fraser, in a spellbinding novel of passion and history that combines exhilarating adventure with a love story for the ages.

Juin 1778. L'armée britannique quitte Philadelphie, talonnée par les troupes de George Washington, qui ont délaissé Valley Forge. Jamie Fraser, prétendument mort, réapparaît et découvre que son meilleur ami a épousé sa femme, Claire. Il apprend également que son fils illégitime connaît maintenant l'identité de son père. Enfin réunis, Jamie et Claire se réjouissent que leur fille soit en sécurité au XXe siècle... mais il n'en est rien. Le fils de Brianna et Roger a été enlevé par un homme déterminé à percer le secret de la famille Fraser.

À la fin de la première partie de "L'adieu aux abeilles", la guerre d'Indépendance se rapprochait dangereusement de Fraser's Ridge : des tensions et des échauffourées entre ses métayers avaient confirmé à Jamie que le domaine abritait en son sein des royalistes autant que des patriotes. Allaient-ils en venir aux armes, colons écossais contre colons écossais ?

In this rich, vibrant tale, Diana Gabaldon continues the story of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser that began with the now-classic novel Outlander and continued in Dragonfly in Amber. Sweeping us from the battlefields of eighteenth-century Scotland to the West Indies, Diana Gabaldon weaves magic once again in an exhilarating and utterly unforgettable novel.

Après "La croix de feu", où l'on retrouvait Claire et son mari, Jamie, en Caroline du Nord, alors que la guerre d'Indépendance américaine était sur le point d'éclater, cet ultime tome de la grande saga de Diana Gabaldon permet d'en découvrir les derniers - et nombreux - rebondissements. L'ignoble Bonnet court toujours ; le colonel Fraser s'engage dans la bataille d'Alamance, qui va se révéler décisive ; Brianna tremble pour Roger, son époux chéri.

En l'an 1779, Claire et Jamie savourent leurs retrouvailles avec leur fille Brianna, Roger, le mari de celle-ci, et leurs enfants, à Fraser's Ridge. Il y a peu, ce rêve leur paraissait encore inaccessible. Mais même dans ce coin isolé de Caroline du Nord, les effets de la guerre se font sentir. La tension dans les Colonies ne cesse de croître et la colère des habitants monte chaque jour d'un cran. Jamie a conscience que ses fermiers connaissent des conflits de loyauté et que le danger est à leur porte.

Joan MacKimmie is on her way to Paris to take up her vocation as a nun. Yet her decision is less a matter of faith than fear, for Joan is plagued by mysterious voices that speak of the future, and by visions that mark those about to die. The sanctuary of the nunnery promises respite from these unwanted visitations...or so she prays. Her chaperone is Michael Murray, a young widower who, though he still mourns the death of his wife, finds himself powerfully drawn to his charge.

In which, a 17-year-old apprentice dealer in rare books is sent from Paris to England by her father, to obtain incunabula and medieval books of devotion - and whatever secrets of political intrigue or finance may come to hand in the process. In the course of her business, though, Minnie meets Harold Grey (Lord John’s elder brother), the newly-widowed (and alarmingly deranged) Duke of Pardloe, and things fall out.

For twenty years, Claire Randall has kept her secrets. But now she is returning with her grown daughter to the mysteries of Scotland’s mist-shrouded Highlands. Here Claire plans to reveal a truth as shocking as the events that gave it birth: the secret of an ancient circle of standing stones, the secret of a love that transcends centuries, and the truth of a man named Jamie Fraser—a Highland warrior whose gallantry once drew the young Claire from the security of her century to the dangers of his.

In these tales, Lord John vows to avenge a murder, investigates a terrifying "night-hag" on the battlefields of Europe, and discovers treason in His Majesty's ranks.

Londres, 1757. Un matin de juin, Lord John Grey émerge de son club de gentlemen, le Beefsteak, l'esprit tourmenté. Aristocrate à la lignée impeccable et officier supérieur de l'armée de Sa Majesté, il vient d'être témoin d'un fait bouleversant dont les implications pourraient détruire sa famille. Ses efforts pour éviter le scandale sont toutefois interrompus par une affaire plus urgente encore : la Couronne le charge d'enquêter sur le meurtre brutal d'un camarade d'armes soupçonné d'espionnage.

It is 1758, and the flames of the Seven Years' War are burning hotter than ever. The rigors and dangers of battle are actually a welcome respite for Lord John and his brother Hal, who feel the constant strain of their family's troubled history. Blending war, family secrets, and forbidden love, Gabaldon crafts a suspenseful novel that loyal fans and newcomers alike with find irresistible.

More than a decade ago, number-one New York Times best-selling author Diana Gabaldon delighted her legions of fans with The Outlandish Companion, an indispensable guide to all the Outlander books at the time. But that edition was just a taste of things to come. Since that publication, there have been four more Outlander novels, a side series, assorted novellas, and one smash-hit Starz original television series.

This title also appears as a novella in the collection “Lord John and the Hand of Devils.” New York Times best-selling author Diana Gabaldon, beloved for her immensely popular Outlander series, crafted this fast-paced tale of intrigue when asked to contribute to an anthology honoring the late, great Ellis Peters. Outlander supporting player Lord John Grey investigates the death of a red-haired man only to become mixed up in the affairs of Sir Francis Dashwood and his notorious Hellfire Club. And as Lord John digs further, his life becomes threatened.

In this revealing compendium, acclaimed writer Diana Gabaldon shares her invaluable lessons for creating an immersive reading experience, from evoking a mood to using the power of emotions to communicate physical intimacy. You'll learn the difference between gratuitous sex and genuine encounters that move the story forward and how to handle less-than-savory acts that nevertheless serve a narrative purpose. Gabaldon also notes that sex can be conveyed instead of described.

Avec ce recueil, Diana Gabaldon ajoute sept pierres à son grand-œuvre. Lord John Grey sera sur tous les fronts : de la bataille de Québec au poste de gouverneur de la Jamaïque, en passant par La Havane pour voler au secours de sa mère. Maître Raymond arpentera les rues sombres de Paris tandis qu'on découvrira, entre autres, l'histoire mouvementée de la famille MacKenzie durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Pour finir, retour en France avec Jamie Fraser et Ian Murray, qui, dans leur jeunesse, ont endossé le costume de mercenaires.

1772. Alors que la guerre de régulation semblait terminée, de nouveaux foyers de sédition ne cessent de s'allumer ici et là à travers les colonies d'Amérique. Claire et Jamie Fraser s'efforcent de protéger au mieux leurs terres et leurs gens, mais connaître l'avenir n'est pas un atout. Ils n'ont plus que quatre ans pour changer le cours de leur destin.