"Written with Gabaldon’s signature wit and intelligence, this compendium is bursting with generous commentary and juicy insider details, including : a complete chronology of the series thus far, full synopses of A Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, and Written in My Own Heart’s Blood, recaps of the Lord John Grey novels: Lord John and the Private Matter, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade, Lord John and the Hand of Devils, and The Scottish Prisoner, a who’s who of the cast of Outlander characters, cross-referenced by book, detailed maps and floor plans, a bibliographic guide to research sources, essays on subjects as wide ranging as Outlandish controversies regarding sex and violence, the unique responsibilities of a writer of historical fiction, and Gabaldon’s writing process, a guided tour of the clothes, food, and music of the eighteenth century, a Scottish glossary and pronunciation guide, personal photos from the author taken on the set of the Starz Outlander series."--