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  • The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 25, House of Joy. Copyright (c) 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- TerriC, 18:02:19 10/06/09 Tue
    “Do ye want me?” he whispered. “Sassenach, will ye take me—and risk the man I am, for the sake of the man ye knew?”

    I felt a great wave of relief, mingled with fear. It ran from his hand on my shoulder to the tips of my toes, weakening my joints.

    “It’s a lot too late to ask that,” I said, and reached to touch his cheek, where the rough bread was starting to show. It was soft under my fingers, like stiff plush. “Because I’ve already risked everything I had. But whoever you are now, Jamie Fraser—yes. Yes, I do want you.”

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  • The following quote is taken from Dragonfly In Amber by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 46, Timor Mortis Conturbat Me. Copyright (c) 1992 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- TerriC, 19:18:48 10/05/09 Mon
    “Claire,” he said quietly. “Tomorrow I will die. This child …is all that will be left of me—ever. I ask ye, Claire—I beg you—see it safe.”

    I stood still, vision blurring, and in that moment, I heard my heart break. It was a small, clean sound, like the snapping of a flower’s stem.

    At last, I bent my head to him, the wind grieving in my ears.

    “Yes,” I whispered. “Yes. I’ll go.”

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  • Claire's letter -- teachberry, 19:53:28 10/05/09 Mon
    Where in Voyager can I find Claire's parting letter to Brianna? Thanks!

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  • I don't know if this is the right board to post this to, but... -- Lady Stormwing, 18:21:45 10/04/09 Sun
    ...I thought it was an interesting little blurb relating to The Books...

    http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/international/intl_ap_uk_prehistoric_site_found_near_stonehenge_200910031537_2924903

    Sorry I can't do the linkies, but if you copy and paste it should work fine.

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  • synopsis -- jodi, 18:31:30 10/05/09 Mon
    Does anyone know where I could find a synopsis/ character list for the previous books? My mind doesn't seem to retain info like it used to. I don't want to feel lost reading Echo. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

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  • NYT Best seller list -- Latinlassie, 18:27:03 10/04/09 Sun
    DG's An Echo in the Bone is NUMBER 2!!!!! I was curious as to how the book would do and have been watching it since the book came out and finally the book is on the NYT best sellers list. Of course Dan Brown's book is number one. Some people were wondering before the book came out if her book could or would make the list and it has. I just wanted to share this, I thought it was cool.

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  • The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 39, To Ransom a Man’s Soul. Copyright (c) 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- TerriC, 17:34:23 10/04/09 Sun
    It was some time before I became aware that my thread of petition was no longer a monologue. In fact, I knew it only when I realized that I had just answered a question I had no memory of asking. In my trance of sleepless misery, something had been asked of me, I wasn’t sure just what, and I had answered without thinking, “Yes, I will.”

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  • I cant believe it, Ive got it , Ive got it. Ive got Echo at last. Not the actual book (Ive given up waiting for that), Ive got in audio. Its out on Audible.com and Audible.co.uk. Theres an explanation on why they havent got Fiery Cross and ABOSAA as well. DH thinks Ive mad, must stop dancing round the room and start listening. -- LindaE, 14:57:13 10/03/09 Sat
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  • Diana has posted on her blog. -- Judie, 13:17:12 10/03/09 Sat
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  • The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 25, Thou Shall Not Suffer a Witch to Live. Copyright (c) 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- TerriC, 19:43:42 10/03/09 Sat
    As the evening star began to glow among the black pines’ branches, I concluded that in this situation reason was of little use. I would have to rely on something else; just what, I wasn’t sure. I turned toward the split rock and took a step, then another, and another. Pausing, I faced around and tried it in the other direction. A step, then another, and another, and before I knew that I had decided, I was halfway down the slope, scrabbling wildly at grass clumps, slipping and falling through the patches of granite scree.

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  • Thank you, quoters. -- Judie, 13:12:41 10/04/09 Sun
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    I don't always get a chance to check here on the weekends, but I would like to say thank you to all who have done Quote of the Day in the past few months. Thanks for keeping up the tradition and keeping hosers happy with a little daily treat. :)

    Judie

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  • Okay, someone from LOL did win the All About Romance signed book giveaway - me!! I don't believe it! I signed onto my email this morning and there was a message from Lynn Spencer saying I had won the contest!! I had to come check the link here to make sure it was for real! I am in shock. Thanks so much Valerie for posting about the contest! -- Lady JenF :), 05:07:45 10/02/09 Fri
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  • QOTD for Saturday October 3rd, 2009. The following quote is taken from Dragonfly In Amber by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 44 "In Which Quite a Lot of Things Gang Agley". Copyright (c) 1992 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- oorjanie, 21:19:31 10/02/09 Fri




    “ “I doubt it extremely, Sassenach. She screeched like a banshee and kneed me in the stones, then came altogether too near braining me wi’ a candlestick whilst I was doubled up groaning.”

    “What did you do?”

    “Thumped her a good one—I wasna feeling verra chivalrous just at the moment—and tied her up wi’ the strings to her nightcap. Then I put a towel in her mouth to put a stop to the things she was callin’ me, and searched her room ‘til I found the keys.” ”

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  • QOTD for Wednesday September 30, 2009. The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 25 "House of Joy". Copyright (c) 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved -- oorjanie, 19:50:01 09/29/09 Tue




    “Oh, Claire,” he whispered. “Oh, God, Claire.”

    And his release began, deep inside me, without his moving, shivering through his body so that his arms trembled, the ruddy hairs quivering in the dim light, and he dropped his head with a sound like a sob, his hair hiding his face as he spilled himself, each jerk and pulse of his flesh between my legs rousing an echo in my own.”

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  • QOTD for Friday October 2nd, 2009. The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 52 "A Wedding Takes Place". Copyright (c) 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved -- oorjanie, 19:51:35 10/01/09 Thu



    “ “Go on!” She stamped her foot, which made no noise on the sand, but seemed to startle the priest.

    “Oh, yes,” he said nervously, taking one step back. “Well, I don’t suppose it’s an impt---impeddy---impediment, after all. Not as though he’d lost his cock, I mean. He hasn’t, has he?” the priest inquired anxiously, as the possibility occurred to him. “I can’t marry you if he has. It’s not allowed.”

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  • Internet Contest for a FREE signed copy of Echo -- Valerie L., 07:06:21 09/29/09 Tue
    I was just at the All About Romance website. They have a wonderful review of Echo up. But they also are running a contest for a FREE signed copy of Echo. You have to leave a response on the blog where you answer the question why Roger and Bree returned to the future (what exactly was wrong with Mandy).

    So, if you'd like to give it a try, go to http://www.likesbooks.com to read the great review and enter the contest.

    And may someone from Lallybroch win!

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  • I've just read something mysterious in Echo and I'm wondering, in any of the previous books, does anyone remember an elderly Scottish man with two fingers missing on one hand? -- Lisa L., 19:02:24 10/01/09 Thu
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  • QOTD for Tuesday September 29, 2009. The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 14 "Geneva". Copyright (c) 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- oorjanie, 19:23:58 09/28/09 Mon


    “He held her against his chest, not moving until her breathing slowed. He was conscious of an extraordinary mixture of feelings. He had never in his life taken a woman in his arms without some feeling of love, but there was nothing of love in this encounter, nor could there be, for her own sake. There was some tenderness for her youth, and pity at her situation. Rage at her manipulation of him, and fear at the magnitude of the crime he was about to commit. But overall there was a terrible lust, a need that clawed at his vitals and made him ashamed of his own manhood, even as he acknowledged its power.”

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  • QOTD for Thursday October 1st, 2009. The following quote is taken from Dragonfly In Amber by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 46 "Timor Mortis Conturbat Me". Copyright (c) 1992 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- oorjanie, 22:06:07 09/30/09 Wed



    “ “Aye, I ken weel enough how it’s been for ye. She’s worked the same sorcery on me, betimes.” His eyes raked over me, burning. “A murdering, lying slut, would take a man by the cock and lead him to his doom, wi’ her claws sunk deep in his balls. That’s the spell that they lay on ye, lad—she and the other witch. Take ye to their beds and steal the soul from you as ye lie sleeping wi’ your head on their breasts. They take your soul, and eat your manhood, Jamie.” "

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  • Meeting Diana at Book Signing -- Lady Lesley, 14:49:18 09/29/09 Tue
    Just wanted to share with all of you how amazing it was to see Diana at her booksigning in Asheville, NC on Sunday night. The turnout was huge, about 500 people! She spoke, did a reading and a Q&A session, and then we all lined up. She was very gracious and my DH and I had a great time. She did say that in NC, Fraser's Ridge is near Boone (thought it was closer to where we are, but too much snow ).

    I've started to read ECHO and have a question. Could someone refresh my stale memory and tell me why Bobby Higgins has an "M" branded on his face? Thanks.

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  • Favorite quotes -- teachberry, 14:54:29 09/28/09 Mon
    I am giving a program next month on my favorite author--and you can probably guess who I'll be talking about! I would like to sprinkle some quotes in my program and would appreciate it if some of you would tell your favorite quotes from any of the books. Thanks!

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  • Summary -- Daisy (Excited), 06:24:17 09/28/09 Mon
    Hey all.. I am still waiting for my copy of Echo... I wanted to re-read FCand ABOSAA before diving into Echo, but I don't think that's going to happen. Does anyone know of anywhere I could find a brief summary to look over? I just want to refresh my memory of the main events... It's been so long!

    Daisy
    (assuming anyone is here coming up for air long enough to even read this HaHa!)

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