Welcome to a special edition of Book Beginnings hosted by Rose City Reader. Well, it is special for me because today I am writing about the eighth Outlander novel called “Written In My Own Heart’s Blood” by Diana Gabaldon. It follows the story of Jamie and Claire during the start of the Revolutionary War. Here are the first lines:
“June 16, 1778
The forest between Philadelphia and Valley Forge
Ian Murray stood with a stone in his hand, eyeing the ground he’d chosen. A small clearing, out of the way, up among a scatter of great lichened boulders, under the shadow of firs and at the foot of a big red cedar; a place where no casual passerby would go, but not inaccessible. He meant to bring them up here – the family.”
Whenever I read one of Ms. Gabaldon’s books, I just get lost in it. I could read for hours at a time (if that were possible with a full time job and a household to take care). I was overjoyed to read it, but sad to see it end. Bring on number 9!!
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I have not read the Outlander series but have heard a lot about it. It definitely sounds like a series that a reader won’t be able to stop once started.
Happy Reading,
Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate
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I haven’t read this series, but I’ve heard that it’s exceptional. The beginning definitely makes me want to read more.
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It IS exceptional! I can’t recommend them enough. Thanks so much for visiting!
I love it when you’ve got an author or a series like that where you just know you’re in good hands and you can loose yourself! I really like the sound of the beginning! I hope you don’t have to wait for the next one too long! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend!
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I hear good things about this author, but have not yet read her work. Thanks for sharing…and tempting me.
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She is one of my favorite authors. I hope you give them a try and enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
I haven’t read anything by this author yet. I am definitely missing out on some gorgeous writing. Beautiful imagery.
THANKS for sharing.
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Elizabeth
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The way you talk about it makes me want to read it too, even though this isn’t really my genre 🙂
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I hope you enjoy them if you give them a try. Ms. Gabaldon is an awesome author!
I get lost in anything with historical fiction in the mix. I’ll look into this series for sure; thanks for sharing!
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I hope you do and enjoy them as much as I have. Thanks for stopping by!
Somehow I have never read any Gabaldon despite the fact that so many people I trust really love her books. I do like the excerpt. Thanks for sharing!
Please give her books a try! They are so full of detail and yet easy to read. Thanks for visiting!
I have read the first one. I adored it. Just ashamed I haven’t made it to the second one. I’ll bet this is another wonderful one. Enjoy. Bliss.
I hope you continue reading the series. The story just gets better and better. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!
ladies…. those of you who haven’t read diana’s books are in for a treat! her novels run 800 to 1000 pages, a lovely way to pass time, to lose yourself in the story, to see the characters evolve over the 40 year time span….wow, i almost envy you who have yet to discover jamie and clare. should you start reading them, please read the 8 novels in order…. you won’t be sorry!