Outlander book 2 · 1992
Dragonfly in Amber
In 1968, Claire returns to Scotland with her grown daughter Brianna, and with the help of a young historian, Roger Wakefield, finally tells the story of what happened to her among the Jacobites, from the court of France to the rising of 1745.
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Book facts
- Author
- Diana Gabaldon
- Series
- Outlander, book 2 of 9
- Published
- 1992
- Setting
- Set in Paris
- Characters charted
- 9
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Dragonfly in Amber
9 recurring or key characters from Diana Gabaldon’s chart. Introduces Brianna Fraser, Roger MacKenzie Wakefield, Lord John Grey and Fergus.
Lead 2
- Claire FraserNurse who travels through the stones
- Jamie FraserHighland warrior
Major 3
- Brianna FraserFirst appearanceClaire and Jamie's daughter
- Roger MacKenzie WakefieldFirst appearanceHistorian
- Jonathan "Black Jack" RandallSadistic redcoat captain
Minor and cameo 4
- Lord John GreyFirst appearanceBritish officer and Jamie's friend
- Frank RandallClaire's first husband
- FergusFirst appearanceFrench pickpocket adopted by Jamie
- Jenny MurrayJamie's sister
Also featuring these characters
Other Diana Gabaldon books that share the most characters with Dragonfly in Amber.
- Drums of Autumn1996 · Outlander · 7 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Fiery Cross2001 · Outlander · 7 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- A Breath of Snow and Ashes2005 · Outlander · 7 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- An Echo in the Bone2009 · Outlander · 7 shared charactersBuy on Amazon