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The list author says: "I also recommend the Earth's Children series by Jean M. Auel, "The Horse Goddess" by Morgan Llywelyn, and the Kushiel's Legacy series by Jacqueline Carey. Poul Anderson died on July 31, 2001. James Clavell died on September 7, 1994. Diana Gabaldon also has a spin-off mystery series of Outlander starring John Grey. These are: Lord John and the Private Matter, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade, Lord John and the Hand of Devils (short story collection), and Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner. The Custom of the Army. Outlander is also shooting a pilot episode for a Starz series this year."

1. The King of Ys : Roma Mater by Poul Anderson

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"Gratillonius, soldier of Rome, becomes King of Y's, and husband to the nine priestess' who rule it. Gratillonius manages to delicately balance following his god, restoring Y's, and serving Rome, while keeping his integrity intact. But he's in love with only one of his wives, Dahilis, which causes dissension among the others, and manages to unwittingly offend each of the three ancient gods of Y's."

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2. The King of Ys: Gallicenae by Poul Anderson

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	"While Rome is being torn apart by civil war and unrest, a disillusioned Gratillonius does his best to keep Y's out of it. Meanwhile, his beloved daughter Dahut is growing up, and already she possess a strangeness that seems to foreshadow her great destiny. Gratillonius' religion starts conflicting with the gods of Y's, and problems escalate between his wives and growing number of daughters."

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3. Dahut (King of Ys, Book 3) by Poul Anderson

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	"After the gods use the sacred marriage for the third time to punish the king where it will hurt the most- by decreeing his favorite daughter must become his wife-, Gratillonius openly turns his back on them, leaving Y's with a crownless queen who will do anything to take her rightful place as the bringer of the new age- even scheme with a dangerous enemy of Y's."

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4. The Dog and the Wolf (The King of Ys, Book 4) by Poul Anderson

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	"Y's has fallen, and the survivors must make a new place for themselves in the world, and Gratillonius is hard-pressed to keep his displaced people free. Grief stricken after losing nearly all of his family, Gratillonius tries to find solace in the Christian religion, and a new wife. However, Dahut is haunting the shores of Y's and refuses to leave him in peace."

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5. The King of Ys by Poul Anderson

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	"Omnibus of all four novels."

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6. The Golden Slave by Poul Anderson

The list author says:
	"Eodan's life falls apart after his tribe is defeated by Rome, and his family becomes slaves. Very cool twist at the end for those familiar with Norse mythology."

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7. The Virgin and the Tower by Ann Chamberlin

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	"The Gilgamesh epic, through the eyes of Harim, a priestess close to both Gilgamesh and Enkidu."

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8. Tamar by Ann Chamberlin

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	"The story of Tamar, who grows up in the court of King David. Reprint title: "Snakesleeper"."

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9. Sofia by Ann Chamberlin

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	"First in the Reign trilogy. Venetian Sofia, becomes Safiye, and manipulates her way to become the most favored in the sultan's harem of the Ottoman Empire."

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10. The Sultan's Daughter by Ann Chamberlin

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	"Esmikhan, desperate for a child, falls for another man, while Safiye finally bears Murad the child he so desires."

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11. Reign of the Favored Women by Ann Chamberlin

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	"Safiye extends her designs to the next generation, all in a bid to have ultimate power."

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12. Leaving Eden by Ann Chamberlin

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	"Na'amah, daughter of Adam and Lilith, relays his meeting of Eve, and its consequences. Set against a Neolithic background."

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13. The Merlin of St. Gilles' Well (Joan of Arc Tapestries, Book 1) by Ann Chamberlin

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	"Yann, born with visions, becomes a druid and prepares for the arrival of La Pucelle, who will become the savior of France."

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14. The Merlin of the Oak Wood by Ann Chamberlin

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	"Jehannette is finally grown, and begins to train for her great destiny."

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15. Gloria: The Merlin and The Saint: From the Joan of Arc Tapestries by Ann Chamberlin

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	"Jehanne becomes La Pucelle, the warrior maiden who finally begins to fulfill her destiny of freeing France. There is a fourth novel, entitled "Der Erbe des Ermiten", available only in German."

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16. The Woman at the Well by Ann Chamberlin

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	"Alternating viewpoints between Rayah, a young girl growing into mysterious powers, and her warrior grandfather's life story, including the strange wooing of her grandmother."

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17. Shogun by James Clavell

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	"Blackthorne, an English seafarer, becomes stranded in ancient Japan, and learns their ways. He later becomes a well respected man, and embroiled in political schemes."

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18. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

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	"Shortly after World War II, Claire Randall and her husband vacation in Scotland, where she is quickly hurled back to 1743; she soon meets Jamie Fraser."

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19. Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander) by Diana Gabaldon

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	"Jamie and Claire continue to try and halt the Jacobite uprising. They are threatened by the certainty of separation if they fail."

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20. Voyager (Outlander) by Diana Gabaldon

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	"After 20 years, Claire learns that Jamie somehow survived, and decides to return to the 1700's."

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21. Drums of Autumn (Outlander) by Diana Gabaldon

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	"Brianna, daughter of Jamie and Claire, attempts to find and save her parents. Jamie, Claire, and Young Ian are briefly mentioned in "Into the Wilderness" by Sara Donati."

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22. The Fiery Cross (Outlander) by Diana Gabaldon

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	"The Frasers struggle to build a home for themselves in the wilds of colonial America."

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23. A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander) by Diana Gabaldon

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	"The Frasers unwillingly become entangled in the outset of the Revolutionary War."

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24. An Echo in the Bone: A Novel (Outlander) by Diana Gabaldon

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	"The war begins in earnest, with the Frasers battling on both sides- meanwhile Brianna and her family have difficulty adjusting to life back in the present."

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25. Written in My Own Heart's Blood: A Novel (Outlander) by Diana Gabaldon

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	"Release date: December 10, 2013."

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26. Songs of Love and Death: All-Original Tales of Star-Crossed Love by Tanith Lee

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	""A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows" is a brief glimpse into the lives of Roger's parents which includes an interesting cameo, and a wrenching ending."

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27. The Scottish Prisoner: A Novel (Lord John) by Diana Gabaldon

The list author says:
	"John Grey and Jamie Fraser form an uneasy alliance when they are entrusted to stop an Irish Jacobite uprising. Takes place during Voyager. I listed this John Grey book because it has the strongest ties to the Outlander series."

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28. The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination: Original Short Fiction for the Modern Evil Genius by John Joseph Adams

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	"The Space Between"

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29. Dangerous Women by George R.R. Martin

The list author says:
	"Release date: December 3, 2013. Virgins- Outlander short story Diana Gabaldon The Wolves of Winterfell- A Song of Ice and Fire short story George R.R. Martin"

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30. The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A Novel by Margaret George

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	"The life of Cleopatra, beautifully portrayed. From her childhood, to becoming queen of Egypt, and her love for both Caesar and Antony, she is realized as a strong and true woman."

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31. The Constant Princess (Boleyn) by Philippa Gregory

The list author says:
	"Princess Katherine of Aragorn bravely leaves the warmth of her native Spain to become Queen of England. She finds love in her brief first marriage, but must use all her wits and resources to reclaim and keep her place as queen."

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32. The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory

The list author says:
	"The two Boleyn sisters vie for the the love of the dangerous and fickle Henry VIII, prompted by their family. Although a movie was made from this book, I recommend the Showtime TV show "The Tudors"."

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33. The Foretelling by Alice Hoffman

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	"Rain, an Amazon princess, grows into a warrior. She soon begins to question her tribe's violent ways, while seeking to lead them down a new path."

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34. Children of the Ice (Signet) by Charlotte Prentiss

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	"After their tribe is destroyed, sisters Laena and Moru have difficulty adjusting to life with a new tribe. Later, Laena will lead the people across the Bering Land Bridge, and into a new continent."

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35. Lady Of The Glen: A Novel of 17Th-Century Scotland and the Massacre of Glencoe by Jennifer Roberson

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	"Alasdair and Cat are drawn to each other, despite their opposing clans, and England's burning drive to tame the Scottish Highlanders..."

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36. Sacajawea (Lewis & Clark Expedition) by Anna Lee Waldo

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	"The life story of the woman who guided the Lewis and Clark expedition across an untamed United States."

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37. Prairie: The Legend of Charles Burton Irwin and the Y6 Ranch by Anna Lee Waldo

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	"Charles Irwin, cowboy, entertainer and family man. Great book about a relatively unknown pioneer."

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38. Circle of Stones: A Novel by Anna Lee Waldo

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	"Brenda, mistress of Owain, saves her son Madoc from prophecy, and prepares him for his destiny."

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39. Circle of Stars by Anna Lee Waldo

The list author says:
	"Madoc leads the druids to the New World, centuries before Columbus. Cougar, a healer living in ancient Florida, lives her life according to her own rules."

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40. Watch the Face of the Sky by Anna Lee Waldo

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	"Madoc returns to bring women and children to the New World, but gets lost on the way back and ends up in Mayan territory."

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The King of Ys : Roma Mater

The King of Ys: Gallicenae

Dahut (King of Ys, Book 3)

The Dog and the Wolf (The King of Ys, Book 4)

The King of Ys

The Virgin and the Tower

Tamar

Sofia

The Sultan's Daughter

Reign of the Favored Women

Leaving Eden

The Merlin of St. Gilles' Well (Joan of Arc Tapestries, Book 1)

The Merlin of the Oak Wood

Children of the Ice (Signet)

Lady Of The Glen: A Novel of 17Th-Century Scotland and the Massacre of Glencoe

Prairie: The Legend of Charles Burton Irwin and the Y6 Ranch

Circle of Stones: A Novel

Circle of Stars

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Voyager (Outlander) forum What does Gabaldon have against fat people?	17	Mar 31, 2013
Outlander forum Can someone recommend OTHER great reads since I just finished the latest and am now DYING for something	151	Mar 6, 2013
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Outlander forum the lost 20 years	4	Mar 4, 2013
Outlander forum Gabaldon Needs to Finish the Outlander Series	22	Mar 4, 2013
Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander) forum Disgusting language	9	Feb 10, 2013
Outlander forum How do you feel about Claire? Love her or hate her?	14	Feb 9, 2013
Outlander forum Book to Movie????	3	Feb 1, 2013
Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander) forum Should I continue?	8	Jan 23, 2013
Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander) forum So confused!	15	Dec 8, 2012
Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander) forum Anybody feel for Frank?	29	Nov 21, 2012
Shogun: A Novel of Japan forum Done with the Asian saga, now what?	5	Oct 25, 2012

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