In 1945, former British combat nurse Claire Randall is enjoying a second honeymoon with her husband in the Scottish Highlands. But when she steps through an ancient stone circle, she's suddenly transported to 1743—a Scotland torn by war and raiding clans. Thrust into a dangerous world, Claire becomes an outlander fighting for survival.

Her only refuge seems to be Jamie Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior. As danger and passion intertwine, Claire's heart is caught between duty and desire. Amid treachery and intrigue, she's torn between two very different men in two irreconcilable lives.

Will Claire find a way back to her own time, or is her destiny forever changed? The path she chooses could shatter her heart—or give her a love that defies the ages.