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    Seven Stones to Stand or Fall: A Collection of Outlander Fiction
    Seven Stones to Stand or Fall: A Collection of Outlander Fiction
    Seven Stones to Stand or Fall: A Collection of Outlander Fiction
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    Seven Stones to Stand or Fall: A Collection of Outlander Fiction

    Written by Diana Gabaldon

    Narrated by Jeff Woodman, Davina Porter, Allan Scott-Douglas and Robert Ian Mackenzie

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    A collection of seven short stories set in the Outlander universe, never before published together, including two original stories and featuring beloved character Jamie Fraser. BESEIGED: Protagonist is Lord John Grey, a secondary character in the Outlander novels and a main protagonist of the Lord John novels, Diana's related series (Never before published) A FUGITIVE GREEN: Protagonist is Hal Grey, John's brother (Never before published) VIRGINS: Protagonists are Jamie Fraser at age 19, and his friend and future brother-in-law Ian Murray. (Originally published in the Tor Books anthology DANEROUS WOMEN in 2013. Dell published as an individual e novella in 4/2016.) THE SPACE BETWEEN: Protagonist is Michael Murray, who is the son of Ian and Jenny Murray (Jenny is Jamie's sister and a main character in her own right in both books and TV show). (Originally published in the Tor anthology THE MAD SCIENTISTS GUIDE TO WORLD DOMINATION in 2012, and as an individual e novella by Dell in 4/2014.) A LEAF ON THE WIND OF ALL HALLOWS: Tells the story of the parents of Roger Wakefield (a major character in the books, just introduced at the end of the 2nd season of the show and will continue to grow in importance), features Claire's husband Frank Randall. (Originally published in the Gallery anthology SONGS OF LOVE AND DEATH in 2010, and as an individual e novella by Dell in 12/2012.) THE CUSTOM OF THE ARMY: Protagonist is Lord John Grey (Originally published in the Tor anthology WARRIORS (1) in 2010. Dell published e novella in May 2012.) LORD JOHN AND THE PLAGUE OF ZOMBIES: Protagonist is Lord John Grey (Originally published in Ace anthology DOWN THESE STRANE STREETS in 2012. Dell published e novella in 2013)
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJun 27, 2017
    ISBN9781501958830
    Seven Stones to Stand or Fall: A Collection of Outlander Fiction
    Author

    Diana Gabaldon

    DIANA GABALDON is the author of the award-winning, #1 New York Times best-selling Outlander novels, described by Salon magazine as “the smartest historical sci-fi adventure-romance story ever written by a science Ph.D.” She serves as co-producer and advisor for the Starz network Outlander series based on her novels.

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    • 2/5
      No where does it mention that this is an abridged version. Only two stories, not 7.
    • 1/5
      This was a disappointment. 7 stories? Try 2 or 3. The Fugitive Geeen and Beseiged are the only stories included. Thank God I didnt pay for it.
    • 4/5
      As other reviews have mentioned, this is an abridged version of the book, A Fugitive Green and Beseiged. The first book is split into chapters but the second is simply one long chapter which made it easier to confirm. While I understand other reviewers’ complulsion to rate this book poorly because it is NOT as marketed, I prefer to review it based on the creative elements, not the packaging agenda.

      The writing is typical for Gabaldon and you can expect all the juicy details she fills her books with to be on display here. What I found interesting was the deep dive into the characters of Minnie and Hal, Lord John’s older brother. We see them in later books in the series so it’s a delight to get some titillating back story on them in A Fugitive Green. (The explanation of the title is fairly enthralling.)

      In Besieged, we find Lord John doing his best to rescue his mother and cousin from Cuba prior to the British invading AND a slave insurrection. I love the Lord John books and this one does not disappoint. His compassion, humor, love for his family and staff, and his hidden sexuality are all part of the storyline. The LJ books have a kind of quirkiness to them that I think the main series does not. Zombies, for example. His biting wit doesn’t flourish as much in this novella, possibly due to the lack of English speakers he encounters but his compassion towards his cousin, and her adulterous husband, his mother and the rebellious slaves is abundant. He’s a good man and Gabaldon knows how to show him in the very best light.

    • 5/5
      A collection of seven short stories and novellas set in and around the Outlander and Lord John Grey novels. A delight for fans of the series as Gabaldon dives into the back stories of characters both major and minor. My personal favourite was the short story about Roger's parents during WWII. Easy to dip in and out of or to read straight through. Recommended for Outlander fans.
    • 3/5
      Seven Stones starts off with an extremely convoluted, confusing, and oddly cutesy introductionfeaturing the resolutely silly "bulges."The first back story offers the surprise of Lord John Grey accidentally shooting a manand getting banished to Canada where he witnesses the incredible Scottish climb upto the Citadel to set the stage for winning The Battle of Quebec. 5 StarsNext comes a boring bulge,"The Space Between, followed by the annoying, improbable, and equally boring "Plague of Zombies." 1 Star each.The fourth relates what actually happened in the deaths of Roger's MacKenzie's parents.Okay at 3 stars."Virgins" has a promising title which never resolves and results in confusion and an odd ending.2 stars"Fugitive Green" seeks missing mother with the first chapter giving the most inviting of all the tales featuring Soeur Emmanuele, some slow-moving business contactsfor a mysterious father and covering for Jamie and The Stuarts. Where were the O'Higginses when Esme went to visit her Mother?4-5 starsLast one was absurdly contrived except for the plants and glasshouses. 2 stars
    • 4/5
      I have to admit that I prefer Diana's longer stories. These just didn't click with me. That isn't a fault of hers; her story telling was as impeccable as always.
    • 3/5
      This book was a series of short stories. Some I liked and some I didn't. I really could care less about Lord John, but apparently she likes the character and I am an odd one who doesn't really give a fig.
    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this set of 7 short stories/novellas that go along with The Outlander series. Some of the characters were familiar, and some were new to me, although they may have been minor characters in the novels. This book is a good read for any Outlander fan. Some of the stories have been published before, some in print and some in e-book formats. Some are new, however.
    • 4/5
      Diana Gabaldon's brain must be special; how else could she keep track of all the different time streams and characters in her Outlander series? This book contains seven pieces of short fiction (note I did not say short stories because most of these are novella length) and Jamie and Claire are seldom present in any of them. Lord John Grey does have a starring role in three of the pieces and his brother Hal also appears in one. So if this book can be said to feature anyone I guess it would be the Grey family. Most of the pieces are set in the eighteenth century but one takes place during World War II (for the most part). I know I will forget most of the details of these pieces but they were interesting especially to someone like me who has been reading the Outlander series for over 20 years. Do I have a favourite amongst the seven? I think I do and it is The Space Between which takes place in Paris in 1778. In it Michael Murray escorts Joan MacKimmie from Scotland to Paris where she is to become a nun. Michael is Young Ian Murray's older brother and Joan is the daughter of Laoghaire MacKenzie to whom Jamie was married when Claire disappeared from his life. So they are both part of the bigger Mackenzie clan. They aren't supposed to fall in love but things have a way of happening.