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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100385324162
ISBN-139780385324168
eBay Product ID (ePID)45423312
Product Key Features
Book TitleBreath of Snow and Ashes
Number of Pages992 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRomance / Time Travel, Fantasy / Historical
Publication Year2005
GenreFiction
AuthorDiana Gabaldon
Book SeriesOutlander Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight46.9 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-051948
Reviews"The sixth instalment of the adventures of Claire and Jamie Fraser, already number one on the bestseller list, is a whopping 980 pages of action-packed escapism. It also has surprisingly melancholy and insightful views on the experience of growing old and dealing with the losses that entails.... One of the things that sets Gabaldon apart from other romance writers is exhaustive research of the times in which her characters live, so evident in her attention to period detail.... plot lines and stand-alone yarns are expertly woven together with the overall theme of impending doom and the question of predetermination." -- Toronto Star "Fans of Diana Gabaldon's popular Outlander series have another rousing historical-science-fiction-romance novel to savour in A Breath of Snow and Ashes .... For fans, this book is another slam-dunk hit. It's a massive, long-lasting source of entertainment." -- Gazette (Montreal) From the Trade Paperback edition., "The sixth instalment of the adventures of Claire and Jamie Fraser, already number one on the bestseller list, is a whopping 980 pages of action-packed escapism. It also has surprisingly melancholy and insightful views on the experience of growing old and dealing with the losses that entails…. One of the things that sets Gabaldon apart from other romance writers is exhaustive research of the times in which her characters live, so evident in her attention to period detail…. plot lines and stand-alone yarns are expertly woven together with the overall theme of impending doom and the question of predetermination." -The Toronto Star "Fans of Diana Gabaldon's popular Outlander series have another rousing historical-science-fiction-romance novel to savour inA Breath of Snow and Ashes…. For fans, this book is another slam-dunk hit. It's a massive, long-lasting source of entertainment." -The Gazette(Montreal) Praise for Diana Gabaldon: "Riveting. Gabaldon has a true storyteller's voice."-The Globe and Mail "Triumphant. . . . Her use of historical detail and truly adult love story confirm Gabaldon as a superior writer."-Publishers Weekly "Diana Gabaldon is a born storyteller. . . . The pages practically turn themselves."-Arizona Republic "Readers will find every expectation fulfilled.... The large scope of the novel allows Gabaldon to do what she does best, paint in exquisite detail the lives of her characters."-Booklist From the Hardcover edition., "The sixth instalment of the adventures of Claire and Jamie Fraser, already number one on the bestseller list, is a whopping 980 pages of action-packed escapism. It also has surprisingly melancholy and insightful views on the experience of growing old and dealing with the losses that entails…. One of the things that sets Gabaldon apart from other romance writers is exhaustive research of the times in which her characters live, so evident in her attention to period detail…. plot lines and stand-alone yarns are expertly woven together with the overall theme of impending doom and the question of predetermination." - Toronto Star "Fans of Diana Gabaldon's popular Outlander series have another rousing historical-science-fiction-romance novel to savour in A Breath of Snow and Ashes …. For fans, this book is another slam-dunk hit. It's a massive, long-lasting source of entertainment." - Gazette (Montreal) From the Trade Paperback edition., "The sixth instalment of the adventures of Claire and Jamie Fraser, already number one on the bestseller list, is a whopping 980 pages of action-packed escapism. It also has surprisingly melancholy and insightful views on the experience of growing old and dealing with the losses that entails.... One of the things that sets Gabaldon apart from other romance writers is exhaustive research of the times in which her characters live, so evident in her attention to period detail.... plot lines and stand-alone yarns are expertly woven together with the overall theme of impending doom and the question of predetermination." -- Toronto Star "Fans of Diana Gabaldon's popular Outlander series have another rousing historical-science-fiction-romance novel to savour in A Breath of Snow and Ashes .... For fans, this book is another slam-dunk hit. It's a massive, long-lasting source of entertainment." -- Gazette (Montreal), Praise for Diana Gabaldon: "Riveting. Gabaldon has a true storyteller's voice."-The Globe and Mail "Triumphant. . . . Her use of historical detail and truly adult love story confirm Gabaldon as a superior writer."-Publishers Weekly "Diana Gabaldon is a born storyteller. . . . The pages practically turn themselves."-Arizona Republic "Readers will find every expectation fulfilled.... The large scope of the novel allows Gabaldon to do what she does best, paint in exquisite detail the lives of her characters."-Booklist, Praise for Diana Gabaldon: "Riveting. Gabaldon has a true storyteller's voice." --"The Globe and Mail "Triumphant. . . . Her use of historical detail and truly adult love story confirm Gabaldon as a superior writer." --"Publishers Weekly "Diana Gabaldon is a born storyteller. . . . The pages practically turn themselves." --"Arizona Republic
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number6
Dewey Decimal813/.54
SynopsisEagerly anticipated by her legions of fans, this sixth novel in Diana Gabaldon's bestselling Outlander saga is a masterpiece of historical fiction from one of the most popular authors of our time. Since the initial publication ofOutlanderfifteen years ago, Diana Gabaldon'sNew York Timesbestselling saga has won the hearts of readers the world over - and sold more than twelve million books. Now,A Breath of Snow and Ashescontinues the extraordinary story of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century wife, Claire. The year is 1772, and on the eve of the American Revolution, the long fuse of rebellion has already been lit. Men lie dead in the streets of Boston, and in the backwoods of North Carolina, isolated cabins burn in the forest. With chaos brewing, the governor calls upon Jamie Fraser to unite the backcountry and safeguard the colony for King and Crown. But from his wife Jamie knows that three years hence the shot heard round the world will be fired, and the result will be independence - with those loyal to the King either dead or in exile. And there is also the matter of a tiny clipping fromThe Wilmington Gazette, dated 1776, which reports Jamie's death, along with his kin. For once, he hopes, his time-traveling family may be wrong about the future. From the Hardcover edition., #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The sixth book in Diana Gabaldon's acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. "The large scope of the novel allows Gabaldon to do what she does best, paint in exquisite detail the lives of her characters."-- Booklist The year is 1772, and on the eve of the American Revolution, the long fuse of rebellion has already been lit. Men lie dead in the streets of Boston, and in the backwoods of North Carolina, isolated cabins burn in the forest. With chaos brewing, the governor calls upon Jamie Fraser to unite the backcountry and safeguard the colony for King and Crown. But from his wife Jamie knows that three years hence the shot heard round the world will be fired, and the result will be independence--with those loyal to the King either dead or in exile. And there is also the matter of a tiny clipping from The Wilmington Gazette , dated 1776, which reports Jamie's death, along with his kin. For once, he hopes, his time-traveling family may be wrong about the future., Eagerly anticipated by her legions of fans, this sixth novel in Diana Gabaldon's bestselling Outlander saga is a masterpiece of historical fiction from one of the most popular authors of our time. Now, "A Breath of Snow and Ashes" continues the extraordinary story of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century wife, Claire., #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The sixth book in Diana Gabaldon's acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. "The large scope of the novel allows Gabaldon to do what she does best, paint in exquisite detail the lives of her characters."-- Booklist The year is 1772, and on the eve of the American Revolution, the long fuse of rebellion has already been lit. Men lie dead in the streets of Boston, and in the backwoods of North Carolina, isolated cabins burn in the forest. With chaos brewing, the governor calls upon Jamie Fraser to unite the backcountry and safeguard the colony for King and Crown. But from his wife Jamie knows that three years hence the shot heard round the world will be fired, and the result will be independence--with those loyal to the King either dead or in exile. And there is also the matter of a tiny clipping from The Wilmington Gazette , dated 1776, which reports Jamie's death, along with his kin. For once, he hopes, his time-traveling family may be wrong about the future., This sixth novel in Diana Gabaldon's bestselling Outlander saga is a masterpiece of historical fiction from one of the most popular authors of our time. A Breath of Snow and Ashes continues the extraordinary story of 18th-century Scotsman Jamie Fraser and his 20th-century wife, Claire. The year is 1772, and on the eve of the American Revolution, the long fuse of rebellion has already been lit. Men lie dead in the streets of Boston, and in the backwoods of North Carolina, isolated cabins burn in the forest. With chaos brewing, the governor calls upon Jamie Fraser to unite the backcountry and safeguard the colony for King and Crown. But from his wife Jamie knows that three years hence the shot heard round the world will be fired, and the result will be independence--with those loyal to the King either dead or in exile. And there is also the matter of a tiny clipping from The Wilmington Gazette , dated 1776, which reports Jamie's death, along with his kin. For once, he hopes, his time-traveling family may be wrong about the future.
LC Classification NumberPS3557.A22B74 2005
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- 04. Nov. 2017
A breath Of Snow And Ashes
I have read the Outlander series a number of times. Great story, lots of adventure, romance, heart ache, these books have it all. I purchased this one for a friend. Can't wait for book 9Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 08. Apr. 2020
Good copy.
The book is fine. I just wasn't expecting a library copy. While it was listed as very good, I think that was an exaggeration. It was good at best, but it won’t affect my reading of the book anyway.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Okt. 2015
Haven't read it yet because I am reading the series, but the used book is in excellent condition.
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- 24. Dez. 2020
Very addictive!
Diana Gabaldon has created these beautiful characters in this historical telling about 2 countries in 2 different times. It is compelling and addictive.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 24. Feb. 2021
It is what it is.
I didn't expect a good hard cover book at this price, so am happy. It's the only hard cover for this series, and I have them all. I love the Outlander series of books and am now enjoying the series on Netflix.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 30. Mär. 2020
You can almost smell the snow and burnt house.
All of the Outlander series are well written and very readable a 2nd or 3rd time.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Jul. 2021
Great book in great shape
Thank you. The book is in great shape!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 23. Mär. 2021
Outlander Series
Love all 8 books in the Outlander series.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Mär. 2021
Awesome book
Continuation of a fabulous story, love story, historical, great fiction with historical reality.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 20. Mai. 2020
Another wonderfully captivating book by Diana Gabaldon.
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