Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon (1993, Paperback, Reprint)

Well, since just finishing the first book, Outlander, I can't tell you how excited I was to get this, the second in the series. I delved into it immediately and have to say that I was pretty dissappointed at the start, realizing that the story starts 20 years after Outlander ended. However, after about 83 pages, BAM! There I was, back in the 1700's with Claire and Jamie. It looks like everything is going to be filled in, both in the modern time as well as flashbacks explaining what has happened in the last 20 years.

For anyone who has not read the series, please start with Outlander. It is without a doubt one of the most interesting, lovely books I've read in quite a long time. This second book looks to me to be following suit.

Diana Gabaldon has done a series on these books and they have to be the best I have ever read. I let someone read my Dragonfly in Amber and never got it back. I finally found it and it had the same cover as the one I lost. Now they sit on a shelf by themselfs and they are not allowed to leave the house no matter what. If yu are looking for something that takes you away from every day life and you want something that you don't want to put down then you really need to get these books.

What a great rendering of love, sex, violence, history and intrigue! This book is well written and a pleasure to read. FABULOUS!

JAMIE & CLAIRE'S STORY CONTINUES, I COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN! 947 PAGES AND I DID NOT WANT IT TO END.

Book came timely but unfortunately i bought the wrong size. My bad! It was shipped nicely and in excellent condition

This is an outstanding book, second in a series of (currently) six books, but the author has more to come. If you like historical fiction, this is a MUST read! Please start with the first book, "Outlander." While this book (and series) definitely has some romantic elements, this goes way beyond the romance genre, with expertly researched history, time travel, war, betrayal, intrigue, and medicine. On top of that, the main characters are so expertly crafted that you will feel as if they've been sitting at your kitchen tablem telling their story themselves. Very intelligently written, by a master storyteller Diana Gabaldon. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

This is book 2 in the "Outlander" series. My husband and I both absolutely love the entire series! It's a pet peeve of mine that it is often classified as "romance." In my opinion, this is historical fiction at its finest. Plenty of (hot, hot, hot!) romantic encounters, but in no way is it as inane as a romance novel.

By the way, the "review" by "friendlycatt" (below) is NOT about the content of this book (which s/he readily admits s/he didn't even bother to read)! It is a complaint about the eBay seller from whom s/he bought it.

I've been reading this series of books for years. I give them often as gifts, and everyone loves them as much as I have. Great historical fiction.

Very good story. One that can be read over and over again. Need all of the books in the series to understand the story.

I bought it because it was the sequel to The Voyager which I enjoyed reading. I haven't had the chance to read it yet, but I am sure I will enjoy it too.

This book is the second in a series by the author. The series is excellent and I have now finished all the books included.

Great book! loved every minute of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read all of the other books!!!!!!!!! It is a must read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is the second in a series, it is entertaining, educational, and interesting. I love the characters!

The first book in the series, Outlander, was recommended to me by an avid reader. Had it not been, I never would have chosen the book based on the synopsis, as 18th century Scottish history didn't really interest me. I took a chance, though, and I am glad I did! Starting with Outlander and continuing through the whole series, these books draw you into the story and keep you there! Don't be discouraged by the size of the book. Believe me, you won't want each story to end. Be sure to read them in order, though.

WHat can we expect from a book that follows a masterpeice??? It is a contiunation of the fabulous lives that I have grown to love. I just couldn't get enough. I wish this series would never end. I highly recommend this series and hope that you fall in love with Jamie and Claire.....and Diana Gabladon as
much as I have. Happy Reading!