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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 (930 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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I could do WITHOUT the sex scenes

I LOVE the story, the details of historical significance are epic. Characters are strong and penetrate to your very marrow. Enticing you to buy the next book and so on until you get to the end. God seems very superficial in their lives. I wonder how true the depiction is here to the errs?

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Davina Porter is delightful!

Loved it! This is my first audible book, but I can already tell it is going to be difficult to listen to anyone other than Davina narrate. I have loved the Outlander series for years now and find it easier to understand and imagine when it is being read aloud. Davina adds so much depth and character to the story that makes listening a delightful experience. I have already downloaded the next book in the series and am looking forward to spending many more hours with Davina and the fascinating story of Jaime and Claire!

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great book bad performance!

I so love these books but could do without Davina Porter reading it! We don't feel se reads it right in more ways than one!

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disliked the narrator

disliked the narrator, especially after hearing the young, sexy voice of Claire in the tv show, this narrator sounds like a crusty old woman. couldn't continue. will read the ebook instead.

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narrator isnt the greatest

the narrator threw me off. I've been watching the shows and have read the first 3 books. the narrator sounds too old as compared to the actress playing the character. almost too prim and proper

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Love this series

Really enjoy Davina Porter narrations. I am listening to the series now after having read them all when they were first released.

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Loving this series!

Davina does an amazing job of bringing these characters to life. I have read the books, watched the series, and have been listening when walking the dog or cleaning the house. Every medium has its perks but I have loved listening!

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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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Great Book Great Narrator

Loved it. This entire series is great, and it is wonderfully narrated by Davina Porter.

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Meh...

I would have to say this book was not the best in the series. I found a lot of repetition and the same devices used as previous books. It lagged and I struggled to finish it. I'm hoping the next one is better.

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