Outlander An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon - Adult Historical Fiction - Paperback

Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781398725768. Publisher: Orion. Overview:. An Echo in the Bone is the seventh novel in Diana Gabaldon's phenomenally popular Outlander series, plunging Claire and Jamie Fraser deeper into the chaos of the American Revolution. Displaced and searching for safety, the couple must navigate shifting allegiances, old enemies, and the pull of family scattered across two centuries. Packed with historical detail, breathless suspense, and Gabaldon's trademark blend of romance and adventure, this paperback is essential reading for longtime fans and a rewarding entry point for newcomers to the saga.. About the Book:. As the flames of revolution spread across the American colonies in 1778, Jamie Fraser and his time-travelling wife Claire find their world upended once again. A devastating wildfire leaves them without a home, forcing them to face an uncertain future just as the war intensifies around them. Claire's unique knowledge of history becomes both a blessing and a burden as she tries to protect those she loves from dangers she can partly foresee but never fully control. Meanwhile, the story widens to follow Jamie and Claire's daughter Brianna, her husband Roger, and their children in 1970s Scotland, as echoes of the past reach forward to threaten their present. Gabaldon weaves together multiple timelines with her usual skill, moving from smoky colonial taverns to rugged Highland glens, capturing the texture of eighteenth-century life alongside modern-day mystery. Themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family run throughout, as characters old and new are tested by war, grief, and the unpredictable nature of fate. Gabaldon balances tender, intimate moments with the sweep of historical upheaval, creating a story that is at once an epic of revolution and a deeply personal tale of love enduring across time. For readers already invested in the Outlander world, this instalment deepens the mythology while raising