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  • Outlander, Book 4
  • Written by: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 44 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (931 ratings)

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Drums of Autumn

Written by: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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Publisher's Summary

Diana Gabaldon's fans will be delighted to find Jamie and Claire as spirited and endearing as ever in this fourth installment of this magnificent saga. Romance, history, and time travel blend once again as the couple builds a new life together in the wilderness of pre-Revolutionary America.

Twice Claire has used an ancient stone circle to travel back to the 18th century. The first time she found love with a Scottish warrior but had to return to the 1940s to save their unborn child. The second time, 20 years later, she reunited with her lost love but had to leave behind the daughter that he would never see. Now Brianna, from her 1960s vantage point, has found a disturbing obituary and will risk everything in an attempt to change history.

Davina Porter's narrative talent adds a special vibrance and resonance to Gabaldon's complex, colorful characters.

©1997 Diana Gabaldon (P)1999 Recorded Books

What the critics say

"Gabaldon's range is impressive, whether she's evoking the rawness of colonial America, the cozy clutter of a modern Scottish parsonage, the lusts of the body or the yearnings of the spirit. Her legion of fans will love diving into this ocean of romance." ( Publishers Weekly)

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  • 2019-08-02

lovely listen.

Davina Porter does it justice. A great listen. Even for a novel that equates 44 hours, the time flies by.

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I love this story ❤ of Jamie & Claire

beautifully written, amazing characters, I read these stories years ago, Listening to them now is incredible!! Epic story

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Outlander fan

Trying to survive Droughtlander and thank heavens for #Audible1. Every time I get in my car I get to listen to my fav story.

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Amazing Story

A continuation of a beautiful love story. Full of history and amazing characters. Davina Porter brings it to life!

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Still in love

Still in love with the series hundreds of hours in.
Can't wait to see what happens next.

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A Continuance!

I have LOVED this series so far. I found the third book ended on a happy open ended note. You could leave it as it was or continue.
The fourth book, Drums of Autumn, was a bit slower of a read(listen) than the first three, but it's still really good. I feel like this book is ramping up after the climax of the first three books. Once you get into the fifth book, you're all ears again!!

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Loved it

Loved it, second time listening, even better this time. Davina Porter is fantastic, love her voices. ❤

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Another Great Book By Diana Gabaldon

I was not at all surprised that I loved this book as much as I loved the first three of the series. The prefect blend of mystery, romance and adventure. Davina Porter did an excellent job narrating this book, her French was flawless and her Gaelic was swoon worthy. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

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Never tire of these stories - Wonderful.

Diana Gabaldon is a great story teller. I have read these books for years. She has that wonderful ability to put you right in the middle of the action.
Davina Porter has impressed me with her narration for both different mens and womens voices and accents as well as children and languages. She has now added singing to her repertoire for this book.
Both of these ladies skills compliment each other and make these stories a pleasure. Looking forward to the next book.

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excellent book series

An intriguing continuation of the addictive series "Outlander". Every book in the series leaves me wanting more and I can't wait for the next stage of the story to begin. I love the #audible 1 app. this affords all of us people who are too busy to sit down and read a book of 900 plus pages to still be able to enjoy all the details while finishing chores around the house or driving.

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