The Exile by Diana Gabladon

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Diana Gabaldon’s brilliant storytelling has captivated millions of  readers in her bestselling and award-winning Outlander saga. Now, in her  first-ever graphic novel, Gabaldon gives readers a fresh look at the  events of the original Outlander: Jamie Fraser’s side of the story,  gorgeously rendered by artist Hoang Nguyen.
 
After  too long an absence, Jamie Fraser is coming home to Scotland—but not  without great trepidation. Though his beloved godfather, Murtagh,  promised Jamie’s late parents he’d watch over their brash son, making  good on that vow will be no easy task. There’s already a fat bounty on  the young exile’s head, courtesy of Captain Black Jack Randall, the  sadistic British officer who’s crossed paths—and swords—with Jamie in  the past. And in the court of the mighty MacKenzie clan, Jamie is a pawn  in the power struggle between his uncles: aging chieftain Colum, who  demands his nephew’s loyalty—or his life—and Dougal, war chieftain of  Clan MacKenzie, who’d sooner see Jamie put to the sword than anointed  Colum’s heir.

And then there is Claire Randall—mysterious,  beautiful, and strong-willed, who appears in Jamie’s life to stir his   compassion . . . and arouse his desire. 
 
But even as Jamie’s  heart draws him to Claire, Murtagh is certain she’s been sent by the Old  Ones, and Captain Randall accuses her of being a spy. Claire clearly  has something to hide, though Jamie can’t believe she could pose him any  danger. Still, he knows she is torn between two choices—a life with  him, and whatever it is that draws her thoughts so often elsewhere. 
   
Step into the captivating, passionate, and suspenseful world of The Exile, and experience the storytelling magic of Diana Gabaldon as never before.

 

Review:

Enjoyed this book. I was surprised to learn that Diana was a cartoonist working for Disney before turning to full time writing. This book was based on a story she wrote the Outlander that started the great love story between Jamie Fraser and Claire. Diana turned her Outlander story into a cartoon strip story and I have to say the it came very close to the book that she had written.Diana worked with a wonderful Artist to create the characters. The characters we very close to what come to your imagination.