Outlander Book 8: Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon - Fiction - Paperback

Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780752884004. Publisher: Orion. Age Range: Adult (18+). Overview. Written in My Own Heart's Blood is the eighth instalment in Diana Gabaldon's multimillion-copy bestselling Outlander saga, the series behind the hit Starz television adaptation. Set against the turmoil of the American War of Independence, this sweeping historical adventure blends romance, time travel, and meticulously researched history. Jamie Fraser returns from a presumed watery grave to a family and world transformed, while Claire and Jenny hold everything together. A must-have for Outlander fans, this brand-new paperback brings the beloved saga vividly to life.. About the Book. It is June 1778, and the world seems to be turning upside down. The British Army is withdrawing from Philadelphia with George Washington's troops in pursuit, and for the first time it looks as though the American rebels might actually win their fight for independence. Amid this chaos, Jamie Fraser has just returned from a presumed watery grave to discover that his best friend has married his wife, his illegitimate son has learned the truth about his real father, and his beloved nephew Ian wants to marry a Quaker girl. Meanwhile Jamie's wife, time-travelling physician Claire Randall, and his sister Jenny are left to pick up the pieces of a family torn apart by war. Across two centuries, their daughter Brianna and her family strive to keep everyone they love safe in twentieth-century Scotland, though past and present are more entangled than they know. Gabaldon weaves together a huge cast of characters with her trademark blend of historical detail, high-stakes drama, and deeply felt romance, continuing directly from An Echo in the Bone.. Eighth novel in the phenomenally bestselling Outlander series. Rich, meticulously researched historical detail set during the American Revolution. Blends romance, adventure, time travel, and family saga in one gripping story. Perfect gif