Marooned in a world of clan feuds, political intrigue, and looming war, Claire is immediately targeted by the brutal British officer Jonathan “Black Jack” Randall—her husband’s ancestor. Her survival depends on a group of Highland outlaws who take her in, where she meets the gallant young warrior Jamie Fraser. Forced into a marriage of protection with Jamie, Claire find herself increasingly torn between her life in the 20th century and her growing, passionate bond with a man in the 18th century. The novel is a sweeping epic that blends historical detail, romance, and science fiction