A Breath of Snow and Ashes is the sixth book in the Outlander series of novels by Diana Gabaldon,[1] published on September 27, 2005.

Centered on time travelling 20th century doctor Claire Fraser and her 18th century Scottish Highlander warrior husband Jamie Fraser, the books contain elements of historical fiction, romance, adventure and fantasy.

[2] Claire is the wife of Jamie Fraser, her 18th century husband, and facing the politics and turmoil of the forthcoming American Revolution.

The preceding novel, The Fiery Cross, concluded with political unrest in the colonies beginning to boil over and the Frasers trying to peacefully live on their isolated homestead in the foothills of North Carolina.

Jamie is suddenly faced with walking between the fires of loyalty to the oath he swore to the British crown and following his hope for freedom in the new world.

Claire was a British combat nurse during World War II who traveled back through time and originally met Jamie Fraser in 1743 Scotland.

Trained as a surgeon in 1968 Boston, she traveled back in time to reunite with Jamie Fraser.

She marries Roger and they have two children: a son, Jeremiah, known as "Jemmy", and a daughter, Amanda (Mandy).

Roger MacKenzie Wakefield - Jamie and Claire's son-in-law who, like Brianna, was born in the 20th century.

Jeremiah "Jemmy" MacKenzie - Roger and Brianna's son (there was some doubt about his paternity but this is now resolved).

Was married to 'Emily' Works With Her Hands of the Mohawk, but returns to the Ridge with only Rollo, his half-wolf canine companion.

Stephen Bonnet - An outlaw, pirate, thief, trader, rapist, and smuggler who first appears in Drums of Autumn.

A Breath of Snow and Ashes debuted at #1 on The New York Times Hardcover Fiction Best-Seller List in 2005[3][4] and won the Quill Award for Science Fiction/Fantasy/Horror.