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Fiction. Literature. Thriller. Historical Fiction. HTML:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER � Diana Gabaldon returns to her Outlander universe in �The Space Between,� an irresistible novella brimming with adventure, history, and suspense. Features a preview of the much-anticipated new Outlander novel, Written in My Own Heart�s Blood! Joan MacKimmie is on her way to Paris to take up her vocation as a nun. Yet her decision is less a matter of faith than fear, for Joan is plagued by mysterious voices that speak of the future, and by visions that mark those about to die. The sanctuary of the nunnery promises respite from these unwanted visitations . . . or so she prays. Her chaperone is Michael Murray, a young widower who, though he still mourns the death of his wife, finds himself powerfully drawn to his charge. But when the time-traveling Comte St. Germain learns of Joan�s presence in Paris, and of her link to Claire Fraser�La Dame Blanche�Murray is drawn into a battle whose stakes are not merely the life but the very soul of the Scotswoman who, without even trying, has won his heart. Praise for Diana Gabaldon�s Outlander series �A grand adventure written on a canvas that probes the heart, weighs the soul and measures the human spirit across [centuries].��CNN, on The Fiery Cross �History comes deliciously alive on the page.��New York Daily News, on Outlander �Abounds with Gabaldon�s sexy combination of humor, wild adventure and, underlying it all, the redemptive power of true love.��The Dallas Morning News, on The Fiery Cross �Gabaldon is a born storyteller. . . . The pages practically turn themselves.��The Arizona Republic, on Dragonfly in Amber �Wonderful . . . This is escapist historical fiction at its best.��San Antonio Express-News, on Drums of Autumn.… (more)
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This is another of Diana Gabaldon’s nice little earners aka e-novelettes based on the Outlander series. This time—I hope I’ve gotten this right—it involves Jamie’s nephew Michael, returning to Paris after the death of his
AND we also have the blue light, the Comte de Saint-Germain who has some weird ability to see conception happening, Maitre Raymond who can disappear at will and does not appear to age consistently…from its inception as a fairly straightforward timeslip historical fiction, Outlander appears to be straying more and more into the realms of fantasy and confusion and I’m expecting dragons to appear any moment (there is a character called Mélisande, only one letter removed from Game of Thrones…)
I’m not sure what to make of this inconclusive tale, which ends with an attraction suddenly appearing between Michael and Joanie who hitherto have appeared completely off the opposite sex, for different reasons. If you’re a hardcore Outlander fan you’ll have bought this already; if not, you’ll be wondering who the hell these people are and why Claire Fraser is so important to them.
And about that: remember that Doctor Who episode where Donna turns out to be the most important person in the whole of space and time or something? And the Doctor wipes her memory in the end? I have nothing against raising the stakes for a character, but sometimes the stakes get raised so ridiculously high for a character in a novel that you practically DO have to make them the pivotal point in the universe, from which position you can go precisely nowhere. I’m starting to feel like this with Claire. Please don’t give her godlike powers, because if that happens Outlander and I may have to undergo a parting of the ways.
This fun gem follows Joan McKimmie, daughter of Laoghaire (pronounced "Leery", or as we
The story opens with Joan, accompanied on a ships passage to France by Michael Murray, Young Ian's brother. Joan seems to be running from her own demons, the voices in her head, no really...real voices, while she finds a kindred heart in Michael's sadness and strength. Although, she's off to the convent to become a nun while there are those in France who don't belong in 1700s France. There's your hint of time travel and "the space" between.
Joan is pretty gutsy. Knowing her stepdad, Jamie, and Leghair? How could she NOT have some fire? The nunnery will not be the same. I hope her 'deciding' year goes by quickly....you'll see what I mean.
Go read it. Its short and come back so we can be swoony over the awesomeness that is the Murray offspring. A new one to read about!
Michael's character made my brain melt. Here we go, another strong, endearing, redheaded Scot to be all gushy over and this while he is in a time of sorrow, mourning the loss of someone he loved dearly. And then he gets to save the day, all in 100 pages.
For the record, I would grab up anything DG writes on the Murray boys...I already adore Young Ian's character.
Richly detailed, fun read.
Characters:
Joan (Jamie's stepdaughter who wants to be a nun)
Marcus McKenzy (Ian's son - the one whose
That Nun who worked with Claire in France at the hospital (the one in charge with the dog)
Master Raymond
The Compt de Germain (He didn't die in Dragonfly)
Jerod Frazier
Forgive me if the names are all wrong, but you get the idea.