In the fourth volume of the epic Outlander saga, Claire Randall and her 18th-century husband, Jamie Fraser, have finally reached the shores of the American colonies. Settling in the rugged mountains of North Carolina, they strive to build a home called Fraser’s Ridge amidst the looming threat of the American Revolution. While they navigate the dangers of the New World, the story shifts to the 1960s, where their daughter, Brianna, uncovers a tragic newspaper clipping from the past. Realizing her parents are in mortal danger, Brianna makes the perilous decision to travel through the stones at Craigh na Dun. She is followed by Roger Wakefield, the man who loves her, leading to a sprawling tale of family reunions, heartbreaking misunderstandings, and the struggle to change the course of history.