The Outlandish Companion Volume 2

Beschreibung

Diana Gabaldon has captivated millions of readers with her critically acclaimed Outlander novels. Now Gabaldon serves up The Outlandish Companion, Volume Two, an all-new guide to Books 5-8 in the series: A Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, and Written in My Own Heart's Blood<BR><BR>Written with Gabaldon's signature wit and intelligence, this compendium is bursting with generous commentary and juicy insider details, including:<BR><BR>* A complete chronology of the series thus far;<BR>* Full synopses of A Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, and Written in My Own Heart's Blood;<BR>* Recaps of the Lord John Grey novels: Lord John and the Private Matter, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade, Lord John and the Hand of Devils, and The Scottish Prisoner;<BR>* A who's who of the cast of Outlander characters, cross-referenced by book;<BR>* Detailed maps and floor plans;<BR>* A bibliographic guide to research sources;<BR>* Essays on subjects as wide ranging as Outlandish controversies regarding sex and violence, the unique responsibilities of a writer of historical fiction, and Gabaldon's writing process;<BR>* A guided tour of the clothes, food, and music of the eighteenth century;<BR>* A Scottish glossary and pronunciation guide;<BR>* Personal photos from the author taken on the set of the Outlander series.<BR><BR>As entertaining, sweeping, and addictive as the series itself, this second volume of The Outlandish Companion is a one (or two)-of-a-kind gift from an incomparable author.

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