The Fraser saga continues with the love story that spans time. It is 1771, and conflict arises in North Carolina between the rich colonial planters and the struggling pioneers of the backcountry. Claire and Jamie forsee Revolution, and must fight for the preservation of their lives and land.
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To describe Diana Gabaldon's novel The Fiery Cross as epic barely does it justice; this massive successor to the much-acclaimed Drums of Autumn weighs in at nearly a 1,000 pages, and is squarely aimed at those readers who want to enter the world of a book and remain thoroughly immersed for a lengthy period. It's essential that such a book can offer riches: riches in dense, complex plotting, riches in larger-than-life protagonists, riches in sheer story-telling skill. Gabaldon, thankfully, has it all.
After a list of acknowledgments that is long enough to tell us that this is an author who takes her time, we are plunged into the Colony of North Carolina in the year 1771, with a volatile society not under threat from Britain so much as from a bitter internal conflict. The divisions are between the colonial aristocracy, secure in their wealth, and the disadvantaged pioneers, carving out a rugged living in the shadow of the mountains of the west. Caught between them is Jamie Fraser of Fraser's Ridge, who is at ease with both sides. But Jamie's wife is the beautiful Claire, unable to integrate in the manner of her husband, always out of place. Her ability to discern the future warns of the pending revolution, and in the bloodshed that follows, the love of Jamie and Claire will be tested in the forge of war.
Gabaldon's canvas frequently evokes the epoch-spanning South of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind, but Gabaldon is very much her own woman: this is romantic writing, but tempered with a steel edge that makes for an exuberant, turbulent blockbusting read.--Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This is romantic writing, but tempered with a steel edge that makes for an exuberant, turbulent blockbusting read. -- Barry Forshaw, Amazon
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I have loved all the Diana Gabaldon books so far and with every one have not been able to put them down. This one, however, did not capture me in quite the same way. The long wait building up expectations probably didn't help. It is not as fast paced or dramatic as its predecors but it is still a very well written story and if you are a fan of Jamie and Claire then it is a must. Just don't expect the level of drama present in the previous books. And if you haven't read any of the series you must start at the begining with Cross Stitch, the best book of them all!! I am eagerly anticipating book 6.
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I waited 4 long years for the fifth book in Diana Gabaldon's time travel series and finally the wait is over! Often in a series, the first book is excellent and subsequent books can be disappointing; not living up to the reader's expectations. Not so with Diana Gabaldon's books. Every one has been a gem!
Fiery Cross is the continuing story of Claire and Jamie Fraser. In the first book, Cross Stitch, Claire is a WWll nurse who unwittingly steps through a crevice in time, back to 18th century Scotland, in 1743; a couple of years before the battle of Culloden. Jamie Fraser is the gallant Highlander she stumbles upon and eventually marries; leaving behind a husband in the 20th century.
Fiery Cross opens the day after the previous book, Drums of Autumn, ends. It is October 1770, and Jamie and Claire are contentedly settled in the backcountry of Fraser's Ridge,North Carolina with their daughter, Brianna and her husband, Roger (also from the future) with their son, Jemmy. Through Ms. Gabaldon's superb narrative, we witness the beginnings of dissent towards the British hold over the Colonies, the dangers and hardships of living in uncivilised territory, and secrets from 30 years before.
There are quite a few surprises revealed in this book and some questions from previous books answered. Is time travel inherited? Did Louis of France REALLY send gold for the ill-fated Scottish cause? Are there other time travellers? And many more. Read the book to find out!
I was not disappointed at all with this book! It had everything - romance, intrigue, comedy, drama, history, danger. The author's meticulous descriptions of even the tiniest details draw the reader right into the story; making you feel like a casual observer of all the goings-on.
This book is excellent and the wait was well worth it!
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i would recommend this book to any fan of the series but they must be forewarned that it is not nearly as good as the others because of a complete lack of plot.
i personally read all 4 of the earlier ones in one go but i stopped and started three times for this one...
of course it is entertaining as gabaldon's books always are ,with intresting characters and dialogues but still it wasn't the same
i personally read all 4 of the earlier ones in one go but i stopped and started three times for this one...
of course it is entertaining as gabaldon's books always are ,with intresting characters and dialogues but still it wasn't the same
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I started reading this series of books at the beginning of January. It has been difficult to put the books down. The characters are very finely drawn and each has an appeal of its own. But of course we are all drawn to the main characters and in Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp we have enigmatic, heroic but also very humane characters. Jamie Fraser was fantastic from the start, but the art of Gabaldon has meant that he has become more clearly drawn as a hero of his time. Like Claire, we are drawn to his flame and we expect him to live up to our expectations. So far, he has not disappointed.
Writing in the first person, Claire has been our immediate contact with this new, though ancient world. Her honest and clear descriptions of events have meant that the reader has trusted her perceptions. I have been thrilled with how quickly unforeseen circumstances and events are presented to the reader, and left us stunned with the impact. I have also so relished how she has brought experience and (Historical) knowledge from her old world and tried to let it have bearing on her new.
Fiery Cross was great in that it drew lots of threads from previous books together. Made us fear for Jamie and Claire, because of what was ordained, but at the same time let them get on with ordinary life in 18th century America. I didn't expect to, but loved the development of the characters of Brianna, Roger and all.
I expect that Diana Gabaldon knew that Jamie's description of Claire as 'an Old One' would keep people like me drawn to her books.
As I said to my husband "I feel like they are old mates. I just want to see how things turn out for them".
Writing in the first person, Claire has been our immediate contact with this new, though ancient world. Her honest and clear descriptions of events have meant that the reader has trusted her perceptions. I have been thrilled with how quickly unforeseen circumstances and events are presented to the reader, and left us stunned with the impact. I have also so relished how she has brought experience and (Historical) knowledge from her old world and tried to let it have bearing on her new.
Fiery Cross was great in that it drew lots of threads from previous books together. Made us fear for Jamie and Claire, because of what was ordained, but at the same time let them get on with ordinary life in 18th century America. I didn't expect to, but loved the development of the characters of Brianna, Roger and all.
I expect that Diana Gabaldon knew that Jamie's description of Claire as 'an Old One' would keep people like me drawn to her books.
As I said to my husband "I feel like they are old mates. I just want to see how things turn out for them".
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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actually my favourite dg book so far, the only problem (or not ) is that i had to start the whole series again to refresh who everyone was, and unsurprisingly enjoyed them more...it could turn into a vicous circle, with no other books getting a look in!!
fc is written differently from the rest of the series, in that it concentrates more on the day to day life on frasers ridge, rather than being constantly on the run as claire and jamie usually are, and thats why i loved it, dg has conjured up a realistic(i imagine) story of life, and i read everything from what maggots are best for putrid flesh to how to make willowbark tea with equal enjoyment. a must read for everyone!! .......well, must go start cross stitch again ;-)
fc is written differently from the rest of the series, in that it concentrates more on the day to day life on frasers ridge, rather than being constantly on the run as claire and jamie usually are, and thats why i loved it, dg has conjured up a realistic(i imagine) story of life, and i read everything from what maggots are best for putrid flesh to how to make willowbark tea with equal enjoyment. a must read for everyone!! .......well, must go start cross stitch again ;-)
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I have been following with great interest the story line that has been following Claire and her family through the time lines
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Best writer out. She gets a bit carried away with details sometimes but I like it. Have read the whole series and now waiting for the newest episode. Well done Diana!
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Another excellent book in the outlander series. I couldn't put it down. I love the way Diana Gabaldon has continuation with all her characters. Read more
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I have read all of Diana Gabaldons books in this series more than once and think they are wonderful hence the reason I wanted them put on my kindle.
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