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In 1991, Diana Gabaldon published her first novel called Outlander. Outlander won the Romance Writers of America's RITA Award for Best Romance of 1991. It features a very independent woman protagonist, Claire Beauchamp Randall. Claire Randall (British Army Nurse) with her husband, Frank Randall (M16 Army Officer/History Professor) are celebrating their second honeymoon in Inverness Scotland after World War II. She through a very mysterious occurrence travels back in time during the 18th Century Scottish Jacobite Rebellion. Claire becomes involved with Jamie Fraser and the Clan MacKenzie. She also meets an ancestor of her husband, Black Jack Randal.
I always say, when reading the first book don't allow the first few chapters to bog you down. They are very detailed about the history of Britain and Scotland. This epic novel has strong characters, history, suspense, fantasy, and science fiction. It is much more than the typical chick romance book. There are 8 books in the Outlander Series. I have read the first four books in the series. I highly recommend this Series. Outlander became very popular, and for many years, its readers wanted it to be translated into film.
The readers got their wish; there is a Starz Network Series based on the Outlander Novel. The Outlander television series is excellent. Ronald D. Moore the producer, is the same producer of the various Star Trek Series and Battlestar Galactica. Outlander is filmed in Scotland and the costume designer is Terry Dresbach. Bear McCreary is the series music composer, and beautiful title song is based upon the Scottish folk song The Skye Boat Song.
The three main actors are: Caitriona Blafe as Claire Randall, Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser, and Tobias Menzies as Frank Randall/Jonathan "Black Jack" Randall. Expect to see these fine actors receiving nominations & perhaps awards for their performances.
The 1st Season is almost finished; there will be a DVD available during the Summer. The Outlander Series has been renewed for a second season, and will be based on the novel, Dragonfly in Amber.
Outlander An Epic Adaptation
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Outlander Opening Title
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I attended the Amador Valley Quilt Show, and saw Jamie Fraser next to this lovely quilt.
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Donna Karbach & Mary Walcher made this Outlander Charities Quilt. The quilt will be raffled at the Scottish Highland Gathering and Games in Pleasanton, California for charity.
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