The outlandish companion. Volume 1 / Diana Gabaldon.

"First published as Through the stones in the UK by Century in 1999."--Title page verso.

Diana Gabaldon has captivated millions of readers with her critically acclaimed Outlander novels. In this beautifully illustrated compendium, Diana Gabaldon opens a door through the standing stones and offers a guided tour of what lies within. It includes: full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager and Drums of Autumn; 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; a comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage; the Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel, explained; frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers; an annotated bibliography; essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching historical fiction, creating characters and more; professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire; and, the making of the TV series: how we got there from here, and what happened next (including 'My Brief Career as a TV Actor').