5 out of 5 stars *****
| Dragonfly in Amber, #2 in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, is the artifact Claire finds in 18th century Scotland and discovers again in 20th century Scotland. Needless to say, much happens in that time span that excites readers of this fantastic historical fiction. Claire returns to the 20th century pregnant with Jamie Ferguson's daughter. Frank Randall raises and loves Brianna as his own but is sad because of the estranged relationship that develops with Claire, the love of his life. This knowledge is kept from Brianna until tragedy and heartache ensue over 20 years and a trip from America to Scotland results in Brianna learning the truth. Gabaldon never ceases to entertain her audience with story twists and plot adventure. New and old characters enrich this narrative with changes in scenery that tie loose ends with chronology. Some events are too implausible but the great writing creates a storyline readers savor. This book has something for the romantic, historical and cultural aesthetic, as well as the science fiction fan due to its marriage between protagonists and antagonists over and through time. |
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