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Summary & Analysis | Dragonfly In Amber: (Outlander, Book 2) by Diana Gabaldon
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The sweeping saga begun in Outlander continues in Diana Gabaldon’s 1992 Dragonfly in Amber. In it, the Frasers return from France to Scotland, only to be separated, and revelations of the strange relationships within families come to light—among many other events that are entertainingly and engagingly depicted in a solid, substantial piece of writing. This historical fiction is a formidable piece of writing, well worth reading when taken on its own, and much more so as an installment of the massive series of which it is the second part. In such books as those of the Outlander series, both physical and temporal settings matter.
The novel follows the continuing escapades of the time-shifting Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser and her Highlander husband, Jamie Fraser, straddling the centuries-old and near pasts to offer a compelling tale of intrigue, romance, war and the strains of complicated familial connections. Focusing largely on the 1745 Jacobite Rising in Scotland, it offers a down-to-earth view of a historical event that does not receive much attention in American classroom, simultaneously promoting interest in it and providing an authentic background in which the story of how the Frasers handle the series of circumstances that confront them can take place.
This companion includes the
•Book Review
•Story Setting Analysis
•Story elements you may have missed as we decipher
•Plot Analysis that will make you see the book from another angle.
• Clear, concise description and analysis of personalities
•Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed
•Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols…
•And Much More!
This Analysis of the novel fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.
The sweeping saga begun in Outlander continues in Diana Gabaldon’s 1992 Dragonfly in Amber. In it, the Frasers return from France to Scotland, only to be separated, and revelations of the strange relationships within families come to light—among many other events that are entertainingly and engagingly depicted in a solid, substantial piece of writing. This historical fiction is a formidable piece of writing, well worth reading when taken on its own, and much more so as an installment of the massive series of which it is the second part. In such books as those of the Outlander series, both physical and temporal settings matter.
The novel follows the continuing escapades of the time-shifting Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser and her Highlander husband, Jamie Fraser, straddling the centuries-old and near pasts to offer a compelling tale of intrigue, romance, war and the strains of complicated familial connections. Focusing largely on the 1745 Jacobite Rising in Scotland, it offers a down-to-earth view of a historical event that does not receive much attention in American classroom, simultaneously promoting interest in it and providing an authentic background in which the story of how the Frasers handle the series of circumstances that confront them can take place.
This companion includes the
•Book Review
•Story Setting Analysis
•Story elements you may have missed as we decipher
•Plot Analysis that will make you see the book from another angle.
• Clear, concise description and analysis of personalities
•Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed
•Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols…
•And Much More!
This Analysis of the novel fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.
78 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 28, 2014
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November 5, 2021
I am truly enjoying this series of historical fiction, gaining insights into a time period that I probably pay too much attention to when I was learning history in high school. I am not a fan of romance novels; so those parts are not as enjoyable for me. Overall however, These are well written, entertaining and educating.
July 19, 2020
Diana's entire series is great!
December 2, 2021
Love this series… hits all emotions!
September 25, 2015
Good follow up to the first book. I liked how it started 20 years after the first one finished!
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September 10, 2015
I just love her books.
December 29, 2021
This is my favorite book in the series!
I didn't read this summary though, I read the whole book (and the whole series) in their original form.
I didn't read this summary though, I read the whole book (and the whole series) in their original form.
August 10, 2022
Good, but took me forever to finish.
November 30, 2022
My Favorite author for many years! Expertly written & riveting stories that have details that many adult historical fiction does not.
September 29, 2023
Amazing follow up to the first book, dragged on a bit when they were in France but picked up immediately when the got back to Scotland!
October 18, 2024
I just love outlander. That is all.
May 8, 2025
A bit of mystery in this book that adds "meat" to the series
Several scenes made me laugh out loud.
excellent author!!
Several scenes made me laugh out loud.
excellent author!!
August 22, 2025
Gabaldon’s debut blends romance, time travel, and adventure with rich history and unforgettable characters praised for its unrivaled storytelling.
December 14, 2015
Good overview
It reviewed all of the book without giving away much of the exciting details. Just enough to keep you interested.
It reviewed all of the book without giving away much of the exciting details. Just enough to keep you interested.
February 19, 2015
Still awesome. Just set aside time when you can ignore other things to turn the next page.
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