false 10989 9 For nine years, four books, and nearly 4,000 pages, Diana Gabaldon has entranced readers with her talent for historical authenticity, dramatic plot lines, and strong characters in the <I>Outlander</I> series. Her superb writing has earned a loyal audience, but after a million and a half words, even the most fervent of fans may have a difficult time trying to recall the exact details of the secondary characters, let alone the obscure ones. Thankfully, Gabaldon's <I>The Outlandish Companion</I> is here to help.<p> Part crib notes and part trivia guide, this essential handbook includes synopses of the first four novels, a character guide, notes on plot development and research, answers to frequently asked questions, and teasers for the upcoming novels--there're even horoscope charts of the central characters, a list of fan Web sites, and choice recipes for the truly devoted.<p> Readers looking for a fix of Gabaldon's humorous voice or insight into her writing processes and characters will certainly be more than satisfied, but those looking for the next installment of Jamie and Claire's adventures will have to wait for <I>The Fiery Cross</I>, the fifth book in this bestselling series, expected sometime in late 1999 to early 2000. <I>--Nancy R.E. O'Brien</I> 1451242 book 29 6 1999 The Outlandish Companion total:1431|5:467|4:432|3:431|2:86|1:15| 1431 5543 2019 83 3 1 false false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 31 16:34:06 -0800 2007 Sun Jan 06 18:48:09 -0800 2008 more...]]> 0 1 false false Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Thu Apr 26 06:38:49 -0700 2007 Thu Apr 26 06:38:49 -0700 2007 3 1 false false Mon Jul 06 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 03 19:08:59 -0700 2009 Mon Jul 06 19:31:32 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 1 false false Wed Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 31 16:54:41 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 31 16:59:46 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sat Jul 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 25 07:29:40 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 25 07:32:19 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Thu Oct 01 18:20:31 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 01 18:32:07 -0700 2009 1 2 0 false false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sun Sep 30 20:57:55 -0700 2007 Sun Sep 30 21:02:25 -0700 2007
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