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| − | [[Category:RITA | + | [[Category:1991 Releases]] |
| + | [[Category:RITA Finalists]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Virgin Hero]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Nurse]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Time Travel]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Scotland]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Historical]] | ||
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| + | * '''Series''': Outlander #1 | ||
* '''Author''': [[Diana Gabaldon]] | * '''Author''': [[Diana Gabaldon]] | ||
| − | * '''Publisher''': [[ | + | * '''Publisher''': [[Delacorte]] |
* '''Year''': 1991 | * '''Year''': 1991 | ||
| + | * '''Editor''': [[Jackie Cantor]] | ||
* '''Setting''': 16th Century Scotland | * '''Setting''': 16th Century Scotland | ||
| − | * '''Amazon Listing''' | + | * '''Amazon Listing''': [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0440212561/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155 Outlander] |
| + | ==Book Description== | ||
While on her second honeymoon, World War II-era nurse Claire Randall touches a boulder and hurtled back in time. She encounters young Jamie Fraser, a Scottish warrior. Claire embarks on a series of adventures and intrigue while trying to comprehend how she can love two very different men -- from two very different centuries. | While on her second honeymoon, World War II-era nurse Claire Randall touches a boulder and hurtled back in time. She encounters young Jamie Fraser, a Scottish warrior. Claire embarks on a series of adventures and intrigue while trying to comprehend how she can love two very different men -- from two very different centuries. | ||
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== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
| − | * [[1992 | + | * [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Winner]] - Romance with Best Sweet Love Scene |
| + | * [[1996 RRA Awards Winners|1996 RRA Awards Winner]] - Best All-Time Historical Romance | ||
| + | * [[1995 RRA Awards Winners|1995 RRA Awards Winner]] - Best Classic All-Around Favorite | ||
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| + | == Recognitions == | ||
| + | * [[1992 RITA® Winners & Finalists|1992 RITA® Finalist]] for [[RITA®: First Published Romance Category|First Book]] | ||
| + | * [[1992 RITA® Winners & Finalists|1992 RITA® Finalist]] for [[RITA®: Historical Romance Categories|Single Title Historical Romance]] | ||
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== Related Titles == | == Related Titles == | ||
* [[Voyager]] | * [[Voyager]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:23, 17 November 2022
- Series: Outlander #1
- Author: Diana Gabaldon
- Publisher: Delacorte
- Year: 1991
- Editor: Jackie Cantor
- Setting: 16th Century Scotland
- Amazon Listing: Outlander
Book Description
While on her second honeymoon, World War II-era nurse Claire Randall touches a boulder and hurtled back in time. She encounters young Jamie Fraser, a Scottish warrior. Claire embarks on a series of adventures and intrigue while trying to comprehend how she can love two very different men -- from two very different centuries.
There are some uncomfortable sex scenes in this book, and some readers have difficulty with Claire's infidelity.
Awards
- 1996 RRA Awards Winner - Romance with Best Sweet Love Scene
- 1996 RRA Awards Winner - Best All-Time Historical Romance
- 1995 RRA Awards Winner - Best Classic All-Around Favorite
