#1 <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author Diana Gabaldon has captivated millions of readers with her critically acclaimed Outlander novels, the inspiration for the Starz original series. From the moment Claire Randall stepped through a standing stone circle and was thrown back in time to the year 1743—and into a world that threatens life, limb, loyalty, heart, soul, and everything else Claire has—readers have been hungry to know everything about this world and its inhabitants, particularly a Scottish soldier named Jamie Fraser.<br><b></b><br>In this beautifully illustrated compendium of all things Outlandish, Gabaldon covers the first four novels of the main series, including:<br><br>• full synopses of <i>Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, </i>and <i>Drums of Autumn</i><br>• a complete listing of the characters (fictional and historical) in the first four novels in the series, as well as family trees and genealogical notes<br>• a comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage<br>• The Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel, explained<br>• frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers<br>• an annotated bibliography<br>• essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching historical fiction, creating characters, and more<br>• professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire<br>• the making of the TV series: how we got there from here, and what happened next (including “My Brief Career as a TV Actor”)<br>• behind-the-scenes photos from the <i>Outlander </i>TV series set<br><br>For anyone who wants to spend more time with the Outlander characters and the world they inhabit, Diana Gabaldon here opens a door through the standing stones and offers a guided tour of what lies within.