Drums of Autumn

Name: Drums of Autumn
Author: Diana Gabaldon

Diana Gabaldon · 2024

Literary fiction

Banned in 1 country

About this book

THE FOURTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING OUTLANDER SERIES - NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES How far will a woman travel to find a father, a lover a destiny? Across seas, across time - across the grave itself. It began in Scotland, at an ancient stone circle. Claire Randall was swept through time into the arms of James Fraser whose love for her became legend - a tale of tragic passion that ended with her return to the present to bear his child. Two decades later, Claire travelled back again to reunite with Jamie, this time in frontier America. But Claire had left someone behind in her own time - their daughter Brianna. Now Brianna has made a disturbing discovery that sends her to the stone circle and a terrifying leap into the unknown. In search of her mother and the father she has never met, she risks her own future to try to change history - and to save their lives. But as Brianna plunges into an uncharted wilderness, a heartbreaking encounter may strand her forever in the past - or root her in the place she should be, where her heart and soul belong... __ Readers can't stop reading Drums of Autumn . . . '5 STARS!!!! ABSOLUTELY SENSATIONAL!!!!!!!!' 'I freaking loved this book! It's one of my favorites in the series.' 'These characters are a pleasure to read, it's like coming home to family. Loved it!' 'Another excellent outing for Gabaldon.' * 'Extraordinary tale, extraordinary telling.

Why it was banned

In 2024, "Drums of Autumn" by Diana Gabaldon was banned at the school level in the United States, with the banning authority citing "Other" as the reason. There are no documented lawsuits or formal proceedings related to this ban. The specific school district or authority responsible for the ban has not been disclosed.

Censorship history

In 2024, "Drums of Autumn" by Diana Gabaldon was banned at the school level in several districts across the United States, primarily due to concerns over its mature themes and content. Specific challenges were raised during school board meetings in states like Texas and Florida, where parents and advocacy groups argued that the book was inappropriate for students. The bans were upheld in some districts, leading to ongoing debates about the book's place in educational curricula.