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| Plot Summary of Outlander |
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"Claire Randall goes for a walk after WWII and finds herself transported back to Scotland in the 1700's. There she meets her present day husband's evil ancestor, and an amazing Highlander willing to protect her with his life. Claire finds love adventure, and intrigue in Jaime's arms as they work to prevent the second Scottish uprising and the end of the Clans of Scotland."
Jennifer Olive, Resident Scholar
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"In 1945, English WW2 army nurse, Claire Randall, mysteriously goes back in time 200 years while on a second honeymoon in Scotland with her husband, Frank. In the past, she falls in love with gallant Highlander hottie, Jamie Fraser. Meanwhile, both Claire and Jamie (especially Jamie) are both trying to escape the clutches of an evil English pervert, Captain Randall, who happens to be the ancestor of Claire's first husband, Frank. "
JW, Resident Scholar
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"Just after the end of WWII, Claire Randell and her husband, Frank, go on a second honeymoon to Scotland, as they have been separated by the war for most of their marriage. While at a circle of standing stones (like stonehenge) Claire leans against a stone and is transported in 18th century Scotland, where she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a young scotsman. She attempts to get back home, but over the couse of several adventures, she falls in love with Jamie, and must decide if she truely wants to return to her own time."
fran laniado, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- 18th century
Action/suspense subplot?
Yes
Action:
- chased by authorities/family
Hidden Identity/Secret Motive
Yes
Is really...
- from another time
If one lover chases another...
- they alternate
Time Travel
Yes
Type of time travel
- present to past
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- warrior/knight
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- several sexual encounters
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
Sex has good effect on him
Yes
Sex makes him
- confident
- blissful
- mature
- sensitive
- a better lover
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- doctor/medical
Has unusual powers?
Yes
How sexual is this person?
- a few sexual encounters
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
Sex has good effect on her
Yes
Effect of sexing
- confident
- a better lover
- blissful
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
- France
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Farm/Ranch:
- farm
Misc setting
- Fancy Mansion
- prison
- fort/military installation
- castle
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
What % of story is romance related?
- 40%
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- descript of kissing
- touching of anatomy
- impregnation/reproduction
- actual description of sex
- descript. of female anatomy (the big B's)
- spanking that woman dislikes
Part of a series?
Yes
Focus of story
- Her
Consequences of sex
- pregnancy
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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