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  • QOTD FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 -- Traci_Mc, 20:44:59 09/01/09 Tue
    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.

    He was slow, and careful; so was I. Each touch, each moment must be savored, remembered – treasured as a talisman against a future empty of him.

    I touched each soft hollow, the hidden places of his body. Felt the grace and the strength of each curving bone, the marvel of his firm-knit muscles, drawn lean and flexible across the span of his shoulders, smooth and solid down the length of his back, hard as seasoned oakwood in the columns of his thighs.

    Tasted the salty sweat in the hollow of his throat, smelled the warm muskiness of the hair between his legs, the sweetness of the soft, wide mouth, tasting faintly of dried apple and the bitter tang of juniper berries.



    I had trouble deciding just which lines to post from this scene, there were so many to choose from - some days that 10 line limit really sucks! Happy Hump Day!

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  • dragonfly question -- Lady Eliza beth, 21:11:14 09/01/09 Tue
    I have a question about DIA. When Claire is at Sandringham's estate and then they make their escape with Mary Hawkins. Murtaugh shows up with a bag and they assume he had a ham in it. Of course it turned out to be Sandringham's head. My question is How did Murtaugh who was not with Claire in the parlor when she saw Albert the servant and recognized him, and was not there when Jamie killed Albert. How did Murtaugh know that Sandringham was behind the rape of Mary Hawkins?

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  • Psst! Just a wee reminder that Broch Talk is open! You're verra insightful ladies here . . . Come on over and join us! -- CatherineM. and JessieR., 08:33:38 09/02/09 Wed
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  • So I put myself on the waiting list for Echo at the library and I am 47th in line!!! I waited too long..They did order 21 books so hopefully I won't have to wait to long. I usually don't buy books and love the library. However, I have all of this series in paperback because I love them and reread them often. So I was wondering ladies, hardcover or paperback? Library or buying? Cannot wait!!! :) -- persianquinn(excited!), 18:48:27 08/29/09 Sat
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  • QOTD FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 -- Traci_Mc, 20:12:23 08/31/09 Mon
    The following quote is taken from Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 43, "Falkirk". Copyright (c) 1992 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

    “I think you’d better swoon, Sassenach,” he said. “It will be easier that way, maybe.” He stooped, picked me up in his arms, and carried me through the door that Dougal held open.

    His heart pounded beneath my ear, and I could feel the trembling in his arms as he carried me. After the stuffiness of the church, with its smells of sweat, blood, black powder and horse manure, the cold fresh air of early morning took my breath away, and I huddled against him, shivering. His hands tightened under my knees and shoulders, hard as a promise; he would never let me go.

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  • QOTD FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2009 -- Traci_Mc, 20:59:02 08/29/09 Sat
    The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 23, "Craigh na Dun". Copyright (c) 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

    “Don’t you see, Mama? He has to know – has to know he did it, he did what he meant for us.” Her lips quivered, and she pressed them together for a minute.

    “We owe it to him, Mama,” she said softly. “Somebody has to find him, and tell him.” Her hand touched my face, briefly. “Tell him I was born.”

    “Oh, Bree,” I said, my voice so choked I could barely speak. “Oh, Bree!”

    She was holding my hands tight between her own, squeezing hard.

    “He gave you to me,” she said, so low I could hardly hear her. “Now I have to give you back to him, Mama.”

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  • QOTD FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009 -- Traci_Mc, 19:58:07 08/30/09 Sun
    The following quote is taken from Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 61, "The Office of a Priest". Copyright (c) 1997 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

    At the end of the ceremony a small hush fell on the crowd, and at that moment Jamie stepped out of the corner. All heads turned as he crossed to Ian, and I saw more than one warrior tense in disapproval.

    He unpinned the brooch from his plaid, unbelted it, and laid the length of bloodstained crimson tartan across his nephew’s shoulder.

    Cuimhnich,” he said softly, and stepped back. Remember.

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  • Q.O.T.D . for Saturday, August 29, 2009 -- DawnW., 16:48:11 08/28/09 Fri
    The following quote is taken from A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 122, The Guardian. Copyright (c) 2005 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.

    "She said- she loved you," he said, low-voiced and thick. "She couldna hurt ye so. She mean't to tell the truth. No matter what I said to her, she just kept saying that- she loved ye, and she'd tell."
    He closed his eyes, shoulders slumping. Two tears ran down his cheeks.
    "Why hinny?" he cried, crossing his arms over his belly in a spasm of grief. "Why did ye make me do it? Ye shouldna have loved anyone but me."
    He sobbed then, like a child, and curled into himself, weeping. I was weeping too, for the loss and the pointlessness, for the utter, terrible waste of it all."

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    Thank you all for allowing me to provide the quotes this week. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I am grateful for all the comments and insights into these books we all love. I learned a lot!

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  • Psst! New Broch Talk topic! Join us over there! -- CatherineM. and JessieR., 20:57:22 08/30/09 Sun
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  • Malva and her true intentions -- AngieB, 11:56:44 08/29/09 Sat
    Tom tells Claire that Malva tried to kill them and was a witch intent on getting what she wanted. Allan tells Claire that Malva couldn't go on with the accusation against Jamie because she loved Claire too much. So which is it? Did she love Claire or not? How could you love someone and try to kill them? Accusation is one thing but murder is another. Maybe there's no simple answer.

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  • Age difference -- Abby, 21:23:15 08/27/09 Thu
    What is the exact age difference between Claire and Jamie when they are reunited in Voyager? How old are they? The age thing and the time travel are confusing me... Does the time travel make her younger or not age at all...?

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  • Q.O.T.D. for Friday, August 28, 2009 -- DawnW., 17:15:36 08/27/09 Thu
    The following quote is taken from Lord John and the Hand of Devils, Lord John and the Haunted Soldier, Part Three The Hero's Return by Diana Gabaldon. Copyright (c) 2007 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.


    "He stopped and touched the metal splinter with his left hand. Then wrote, You are true north.
    Believe me ever your servant, sir,
    John Grey
    He sanded the letter and shook it gently dry, folded it, and taking the candlestick, dripped wax upon the edge and pressed his ring into the warm soft wax to seal it. The smiling crescent moon of his signet was sharp-cut, clear in the candlelight. He set down the candlestick, and after weighing the letter in his hand for a moment, reached out and touched the end of it to the flame."


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    I found this scene of John wanting and needing to talk to Jamie so much that he wrote a letter he would never send just heartbreaking.

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  • Q.O.T.D .for Thursday, August, 27. 2009 -- DawnW., 16:23:11 08/26/09 Wed
    The following quote is taken from A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 97, For the Sake Of One Who Is. Copyright (c) 2005 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved.


    "I have yearned always," he said softly, "for love given and returned; have spent my life in the attempt to give my love to those who were not worthy of it. Allow me this: to give my life for the sake of one who is."
    I felt as though someone had knocked the wind from me. I hadn't any breath, but struggled to form words.
    "Mr. Chr- Tom," I said. "Your life has- has value. You can't throw it away like this!"
    He nodded, patient.
    " I know that. If it did not, this would not matter."

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