Outlander tells the story of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who is mysteriously transported back to 18th-century Scotland. There, she meets Jamie Fraser, a dashing Highland warrior, and becomes embroiled in the political and social turmoil of the time.
As Claire struggles to navigate this dangerous new world, she is torn between her love for Jamie and her desire to return to her own time. The novel is a sweeping romance that blends historical fiction with elements of time travel and adventure.
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