Outlander book 8 · 2014
Written in My Own Heart's Blood
In 1778, as the British army leaves Philadelphia, the Fraser family is caught up in the war, while Roger and Brianna face their own danger in another century.
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Book facts
- Author
- Diana Gabaldon
- Series
- Outlander, book 8 of 9
- Published
- 2014
- Setting
- Set in Philadelphia
- Characters charted
- 8
- Chart confidence
- High
Written in My Own Heart's Blood on screen
- Outlander (2014–2026, series, Starz). Caitríona Balfe plays a Second World War nurse swept back to 1743 Scotland, and Sam Heughan the Highland warrior she comes to love, across eight seasons.
Who is in Written in My Own Heart's Blood
8 recurring or key characters from Diana Gabaldon’s chart.
Lead 4
- Claire FraserNurse who travels through the stones
- Jamie FraserHighland warrior
- Brianna FraserClaire and Jamie's daughter
- Roger MacKenzie WakefieldHistorian
Major 2
- Lord John GreyBritish officer and Jamie's friend
- Young Ian MurrayJamie's nephew
Minor and cameo 2
- FergusFrench pickpocket adopted by Jamie
- Jenny MurrayJamie's sister
Also featuring these characters
Other Diana Gabaldon books that share the most characters with Written in My Own Heart's Blood.
- A Breath of Snow and Ashes2005 · Outlander · 8 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Fiery Cross2001 · Outlander · 8 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Drums of Autumn1996 · Outlander · 8 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Voyager1993 · Outlander · 8 shared charactersBuy on Amazon