The Fiery Cross: Outlander, Book 5

Her knowledge of the oncoming revolution is a flickering torch that may light his way through perilous years ahead - or ignite a conflagration that will leave their lives in ashes.. Knowing that his wife has the gift of prophecy, James must believe Claire, though he would prefer not to. They have crossed oceans and centuries to build a life together in North Carolina. Claire Randall is still an outlander, out of place and out of time. Claire has shared a dreadful truth: there will, without a doubt, be a war. But tensions, both ancient and recent, threaten members of their clan. But now she is linked by love to her only anchor: Jamie Fraser. The year is 1771

Fascinating story. Vivid characters. Prose that sings. Wow. Let's face it--over 22 THOUSAND people already reviewed this amazing book. It's been a bestseller for years--deservedly so.Why write ANOTHER review?First, to give author Diana Gabaldon her due. Not only did she write this long novel (plus seven more, plus some related novellas and such), and keep it endlessly entertaining with vivid characters and fresh plot twists galore. No, that was not enough. She had to write some of the most vivid sweet prose around. Over and over I found gems--dozens of them. They are the kind of verbal jewels that make any auth. Stories to be reread Celia I first read the series several years ago. With the the portability and ease of reading electronically I am reliving the stories of Clare and Jamie and Brianna and Roger et al again.How sad that people clamor over the 50 Shades of . books. This is so much more fulfilling. As "romance" novels have become more bold and inclusive of explicit dialog I find myself skipping through that. Been there done that. Insert Tab A into Slot B etc. etc. borING. I want the emotion and feeling of the relationship.Diana delivers the emotion, sights, sounds, smells, trium. "If you enjoy a well written historical novel, with time travel and charming main characters this, dear reader, is for you." according to mousemom. I applaud the author for her story telling, research, interesting characters and vivid descriptions. However, the violence was too much for me - way too much. I've been reading through the series since the 1990s and someone gave me a copy of Outlander. I am now "hooked" on the TV series - but still enjoy the books (except for the violence). I purchased this copy of the book to finish my set. I recommend the series to anyone who has not already discovered it -- are there readers who have no discovered the series. I look forward to the next book and the