Voyager: (Outlander, Book 3) by Diana Gabaldon | Summary & Analysis


Book*Sense - 2015
    Following both immediately upon the end of and twenty years after the previous volume, Dragonfly in Amber, the novel reiterates the series’ time-travel premise as its protagonist, Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser, travels through time and back and forth across the Atlantic Ocean in the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Britain’s empire-building is explored more thoroughly in the novel, and the seeds for much of the later events in the series are sown in the gripping and substantial read. Jamie finds himself labeled as a criminal and forced, after incarceration, to operate under a series of assumed identities. Claire resolves her life in the twentieth century and returns to her husband’s side after a twenty-year separation. Once together again, the two become embroiled not in the better-known historical particulars but in a complex family drama that takes them throughout Scotland and the West Indies before leaving them on the shores of what would become the United States. This companion to Voyager also includes the following: • Book Review • Story Setting Analysis • Story elements you may have missed as we decipher Gabaldon’s novel • Clear, concise description and analysis of personalities • Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed • Thought Provoking /or Discussion Questions for both Readers & Book Clubs • Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols… • And Much More! This Analysis fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.

The Great Clippers


Jane D. Lyon - 2016
    These wealthy men had founded the first banks in the United States and built its first railroads, factories, and steamships. Now, they were to cap their achievements by making their young country equally superior in size, and in the process, producing the greatest, swiftest, and most beautiful craft the world had ever seen - the clipper ship. This book not only traces the origins and achievements of the clipper but enlivens the dry bones of historic fact with the flesh and blood of clipper captains and crews. A great era comes to life with their courageous, tenacious stories.

Written In My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon - Reviewed


J.T. Salrich - 2014
    Salrich.Written In My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon is finally here! After waiting for 5 years, fans of Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander series" can finally return to the characters they know and love. Written In My Own Heart's Blood picks up where "An Echo In The Bone" left off and gets right into the action. If you’d like to enhance your experience while reading Written In My Own Heart's Blood then this book review and study guide is perfect for you! Yes, in Written In My Own Heart's Blood, Diana Gabaldon once again takes us on an action packed roller coaster ride that you’re sure to enjoy. Follow along with Jamie, Claire, Roger, Buck, Brianna, Jem, Mandy and all the rest as Diana Gabaldon weaves their stories through the past and present and all over the world. When you read Written In My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon - Reviewed you will get a deeper understanding of the characters and plot found in the original book, Written In My Own Heart's Blood as well as the themes and symbolism included in the novel. You also get a detailed chapter by chapter breakdown and analysis of the events as they unfold along with a glossary of the important characters and terms used in the original book. Just in case that’s not enough for you I’ve also included a list of possible study questions (book club discussions topics) and quotes from the book that I found interesting. Wrapping it all up is a discussion of the critical reviews for Written In My Own Heart's Blood as well as my overall opinion of the book. Plus much more! Whether you’re reading this for a book club, school report, or just want to catch up with your favorite characters and find out what happens before diving into the full length book, you can use this book review and study guide to get most out of your experience reading Written In My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon.

The Valley of Horses: A Novel by Jean M. Auel | Summary & Study Guide


BookRags - 2011
    

Lake of Slaves (The Lion and the Leopard Trilogy, #2)


Brian Duncan - 2014
    Livingstone's 'Lake of Stars' has become a 'Lake of Slaves'. Alan Spaight is among a handful of British men fighting the slavers. After a year as a trader he starts a coffee plantation, while torn between the enticement of his doctor’s wife and his neighbour’s attractive daughter. He is drawn repeatedly into conflicts with the slavers, in company with mission-educated Goodwill, a former slave who escaped to return to his village. A new Consul, Harry Johnston, brings in British officers and Sikh soldiers in 1891, and the tide turns. After another five years of bitter fighting the slave trade is finally destroyed.

J.D. Robb: Series Reading Order


My Reading Checklist - 2015
    ROBB SERIES READING ORDER: MY READING CHECKLIST. THIS IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL BOOKS IN ALL SERIES PUBLISHED BY J.D. ROBB. THIS CHECKLIST IS FREE ON YOUR KINDLE UNLIMITED SUBSCRIPTION. USING THIS CHECKLIST IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3: 1. HIGHLIGHT THE BOOKS YOU HAVE READ • Tap on the name of the book • Press highlight in the popup that appears • This is a great way to keep track of the books you have read, and find the books you still have to read 2. USE KINDLE UNLIMITED FOR LIFETIME FREE UPDATES • Kindle Unlimited lets you keep 10 books at a time on your device • Download this checklist only when you need it • Highlight the books you have read, and return the checklist back into the Cloud • Retrieve this checklist from the Cloud next time you need it again 3. ACTIVATE AUTO UPDATES • Turn on auto updates from your device to be notified when this checklist is updated • When Amazon pushes an update through, you’ll have the opportunity to download the latest version ALWAYS KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LATEST RELEASES FROM YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS. THIS CHECKLIST WILL BE UPDATED PROMPTLY WHEN J.D. ROBB RELEASES A NEW BOOK. IT’S THAT SIMPLE. THIS CHECKLIST COVERS THE FOLLOWING SERIES BY J.D. ROBB: • IN DEATH SERIES • IN DEATH STORIES IN ANTHOLOGIES CAN YOU GET THIS INFORMATION FOR FREE? SURE, THIS INFORMATION IS OUT THERE FOR FREE, BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE HASSLE OF SEARCHING WEBSITES AND COLLATING ALL THE VARIOUS BOOKS AND SERIES NAMES, CREATING A WORD/PDF DOCUMENT, DOWNLOADING THE CALIBRE SOFTWARE, FORMATTING AND CONVERTING YOUR DOCUMENT TO .MOBI, AND THEN SIDE-LOADING YOUR KINDLE. SAVE ALL THAT HASSLE BY GETTING THIS LIST — THE MOST TIME AND COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BE KEPT INFORMED OF THE LATEST RELEASES FROM J.D. ROBB. ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT COPYRIGHT? DON’T BE. THIS CHECKLIST IS COMPLIANT WITH CIRCULAR 34 FROM THE U.S. COPYRIGHT OFFICE. APART FROM NAMES, TITLES, AND SHORT PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS, NO COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL IS REPRODUCED.

Summary -- Whiskey Beach -- Nora Roberts


Save Time Summaries - 2013
    

Diana Gabaldon Series Reading Order: Outlander Series, Lord John Grey Series, all short stories, novellas, and all other works


ReadList - 2015
    A quick-reference title checklist made for your kindle - Diana Gabaldon's book list in order. ALL novels in ALL series. Includes short stories, where to find them and where they fit in the series, as well as all stand-alone books.- FREE with your Kindle Unlimited Subscription- Automatic updates with each new book release- All series, short stories, and stand-alone worksLISTS REVIEWED AND UP-TO-DATE AS OF OCTOBER 2016CONVENIENT ON YOUR KINDLE- Tap open just like other books on your kindle instead of searching through websites and hoping they are up-to-date.- Check off the books you've read: Tap the book title and choose highlight from the pop-up.AUTOMATIC UPDATES:- This list is updated each time Diana Gabaldon releases a new book.- Kindle Unlimited subscribers: Get your updated list by simply returning this booklet to the Cloud. When you need it again later, retrieve it and the updates will be there.- Buyers: Turn on Auto Updates for your device. When Amazon pushes the updated list through, your list will update to the latest version.COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE: This is a title list only. In reading order. No portions of the books mentioned have been reproduced here. It complies with United States Copyright Office circular 34.THIS CHECKLIST COVERS ALL OF DIANA GABALDON'S WORKSOutlander SeriesLord John SeriesOutlander and Lord John Series - Listed together in reading orderAll Other WorksB000APXMEG

The Grey Wolves Series, Book 4-6


Quinn Loftis - 2019
     The Grey Wolves Series continues as the pack recovers from betrayal by one of their own--an Alpha hell-bent on becoming the most powerful Canis lupis on earth. And though the wolf's assassination attempt on Vasile, the leader of the Romanian greys, failed, he's left destruction, death, and a missing mate behind him. The rogue Alpha fled, but he's left a surprise for the Romanian pack-- a witch intent on destroying the Romanian grey wolves. A devastating curse threatens to cripple Decebel and could dissolve his fragile bond with his mate, Jennifer. Meanwhile, injured and alone, Jen has been fighting for her life. She has come to terms with her fate, accepting she will not share a life with Decebel, until help comes in the most unexpected form...but will it be in time? The Romanian pack will have to use all its resources – including Sally, the pack's new gypsy healer – to find a way to destroy the witch, lift the curse, and solve a mystery that's surrounded the wolves for 300 years. What readers are saying about this series: ★★★★★ All-time favorite Wolf Series ★★★★★ My new favorite series! ★★★★★ I went through all 6 in under 5 days. I could not put them down. ★★★★★ Best Series EVER- If you haven't started with volume one...stop, go back and read all 7 books in order. You'll be glad you did. If you like the shifter series, then you'll love the Grey Wolves Series. The Grey Wolves Series has over 100 thousand ★★★★★ five star reviews across all platforms. Don't start this series unless you're ready to join the pack. You will get hooked!

Chronicles of St. Mary's 7 Books: No Time Like the Past, Just One Damned Thing After Another, A Second Chance, A Trail Through Time, A Symphony of Echoes..


Jodi Taylor - 2017
    Mary's Series Jodi Taylor Collection 7 Books Bundle includes Titles in this Collection :- Just One Damned Thing After Another, A Symphony of Echoes, A Second Chance, A Trail Through Time, No Time Like the Past, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?, Lies, Damned Lies, and History. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (The Chronicles of St. Mary's Series) Max is back! New husband, new job, and a training regime that cannot fail - to go wrong! A Symphony of Echoes (The Chronicles of St. Mary's Series) Book Two in the madcap time-travel series based at the St Mary's Institute of Historical Research that seems to be everyone's cup of tea. A Trail Through Time (The Chronicles of St. Mary's Series) St Mary's is back and is facing a battle to survive in this, the fourth installment of the Chronicles. A Second Chance (The Chronicles of St. Mary's Series) St Mary's is back and nothing is going right for Max. Once again, it's just one damned thing after another. The action jumps from an encounter with a mirror-stealing Isaac Newton to the bloody battlefield at Agincourt. Just One Damned Thing After Another (The Chronicles of St. Mary's Series) "History is just one damned thing after another" - Arnold Toynbee A madcap new slant on history that seems to be everyone's cup of tea...Behind the seemingly innocuous facade of St Mary's, a different kind of historical research is taking place. No Time Like the Past (The Chronicles of St. Mary's Series) Jodi Taylor's best-selling series The Chronicles of St Mary is back with a bang... Lies, Damned Lies, and History (The Chronicles of St. Mary's Series) 'I've done some stupid things in my time. I've been reckless. I've broken a few rules. But never before have I ruined so many lives or left such a trail of destruction behind me.' As Max would be the first to admit, she's never been one for rules.

Sampler: If You Only Knew


Kristan Higgins - 2015
    Sensing this isn't exactly helping her achieve closure, Jenny trades the Manhattan skyline for her hometown up the Hudson, where she'll start her own business and bask in her sister Rachel's picture-perfect family life…and maybe even find a little romance of her own with Leo, her downstairs neighbor, a guy who's utterly irresistible and annoyingly distant at the same time.Rachel's idyllic marriage, however, is imploding after she discovers her husband sexting with a colleague. She always thought she'd walk away in this situation, but her triplet daughters have her reconsidering her stance on adultery, much to Jenny's surprise. Rachel points to their parents' perfect marriage as a shining example of patience and forgiveness; but to protect her sister, Jenny may have to tarnish that memory—and their relationship—and reveal a family secret she's been keeping since childhood.Both Rachel and Jenny will have to come to terms with the past and the present and find a way to get what they want most of all.

The Wooing of the Bennet Girls: A Sequel to The Kiss at Lucas Lodge, A Pride & Prejudice Variation


William D Jamison - 2021
    It is the end of the story.The story picks up right after the forced wedding of Elizabeth and Darcy with the reluctant bride being carried away from all who she knew and her childhood home.As the title intimates this sequel is not just about the Darcys, but it tell of how other Bennet girls progress with their romances. We see if Darcy’s decision to woo his wife bears any fruit and how the couple move past their wretched beginning.Even though Wickham met his just ending at the end of the prior book, there is still at least one villain to deal with: Miss Caroline Bingley. We find out is she accepts her banishment to Aunt Hildebrand’s with equanimity—of course not! We are privy to what she attempts to do about her ‘unfair’ situation.We see how the relationship between Thomas and Fanny Bennet grows and if she is able to bring her baby to term. If she does, is it daughter number six or a long desired son?Enjoy the end of the story that began with a kiss at Lucas Lodge.

Outlander (Outlander Series, Book 1) by Diana Gabaldon -- Sidekick to the Novel


Roger Market - 2014
    Now, revisit her world and discover hidden treasures with this Sidekick. Warning: This is an independent companion to Outlander, meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought Outlander, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial Sidekick. They lie scattered throughout the Highlands: circles of standing stones, like miniature versions of Stonehenge. Few know their secrets, least of all Claire Randall. Until she touches a stone and finds herself flung back two hundred years in time. Torn between two times and two loves, Claire must navigate the treacherous world of eighteenth-century Scotland, by turns picturesque, gritty, and shockingly brutal. And as fate links her ever more closely with the handsome Jamie Fraser, she must decide where her loyalties—and her heart—truly belong. With this Sidekick, you’ll: • Explore themes and symbolism woven throughout the novel • Spend some more time with the characters you’ve come to know and love • Take a closer look at one of the book’s most controversial scenes • Learn what you might have missed on your first read of Outlander • Explore a possible alternate ending and imagine ideas for a prequel to the series • Get a chance to discuss the book with other readers on our Facebook forum Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful reading companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. Readers have raved that they "really put you in touch with the many layers of the novel," "keep you entertained even longer," and are "perfect if you want a vivid understanding of the story." Designed to be read side by side with the novels they complement, they’ll give you even more reasons to love some of today’s best books.

Merrily Murdered (A Dear Abby Cozy Mystery Book 6)


Sonia Parin - 2019
     When she accompanies the local antique store owner, Bradford Mills, to collect the lights for the town’s annual Carols by Candlelight, she meets Harold Moorhead, a retired electrician. The only way she can convince him to fix the local café owner’s refrigerator is by listening to one of Harold’s long-winded stories. It’s a small price to pay. They now have ice but they also have a murder victim. With no murder weapon, no witnesses to the crime and no obvious motive, Abby and the local detective, Joshua Ryan, deal with one dead-end after another. It’s up to Abby to find clues where none appear to exist. Humorous small town, clean cozy mystery with a cast of quirky characters.

Unbreakable: How I Turned My Depression and Anxiety into Motivation and You Can Too


Jay Glazer - 2022