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Part of "Outlander" series
"The Fiery Cross" by Diana Gabaldon is the fifth book in the beloved Outlander series, which follows the time-traveling adventures of Claire Randall and her 18th-century Scottish Highlander husband, Jamie Fraser. In "The Fiery Cross," the American Revolution is looming on the horizon, and the Frasers are trying to build a life for themselves in the American colonies. However, their past continues to haunt them, and they are once again drawn into a web of intrigue, danger, and adventure. Claire, a former nurse in World War II, uses her medical knowledge to help those in need, while Jamie navigates the complex political landscape of the colonies. Meanwhile, their daughter, Brianna, and her husband, Roger, must come to terms with the fact that their own lives are also inextricably linked to the past. Gabaldon's masterful storytelling and richly detailed world-building are on full display in "The Fiery Cross." The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and identity, as the characters grapple with the consequences of their choices and the uncertain future that lies ahead. Fans of the Outlander series will be thrilled to continue following the adventures of Claire and Jamie, while new readers will be drawn into a captivating world of history, romance, and intrigue. With its complex characters, intricate plot, and vivid descriptions, "The Fiery Cross" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and epic romance alike. Overall, "The Fiery Cross" is a sweeping, engrossing tale that will transport readers to a different time and place, and leave them eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series...
Diana Gabaldon
Outlander
If you enjoyed the blend of historical fiction, romance, and adventure in 'The Fiery Cross', you'll love revisiting the beginning of Claire and Jamie's epic love story in 'Outlander', the first book in the series.
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A Breath of Snow and Ashes
The seventh book in the Outlander series, 'A Breath of Snow and Ashes' continues the story of Claire, Jamie, and their family, with the same mix of historical detail, adventure, and emotional depth as 'The Fiery Cross'.
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The Pillars of the Earth
Like 'The Fiery Cross', this historical epic spans decades and features a large cast of characters. Set in 12th-century England, it follows the construction of a cathedral and the ambitions, loves, and rivalries of those who build it.
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The Signature of All Things
Fans of 'The Fiery Cross' who appreciate its rich historical detail and complex characters will enjoy this sweeping novel about a 19th-century female botanist and her quest to understand the mysteries of life and love.
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The Heretic's Daughter
Readers who enjoyed the witch trials subplot in 'The Fiery Cross' will be drawn to this historical novel about a young girl and her mother, who are accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials of 1692.
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The Poisonwood Bible
Fans of 'The Fiery Cross' who appreciate its vividly drawn settings and exploration of cultural differences will be captivated by this story of an evangelical Baptist family who move to the Belgian Congo in 1959.
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The Secret History
Readers who enjoyed the complex relationships and moral dilemmas in 'The Fiery Cross' will be drawn to this psychological thriller about a group of classics students at a small New England college who become embroiled in a murder plot.
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The Name of the Rose
Fans of 'The Fiery Cross' who appreciate its intricate plot and historical detail will be intrigued by this intellectual mystery set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, where a series of murders occur during a theological debate.
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The Crimson Petal and the White
Readers who enjoyed the richly detailed world-building and complex characters in 'The Fiery Cross' will be captivated by this sprawling Victorian novel about a prostitute who rises to wealth and power in 1870s London.
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The Meaning of Night
Fans of 'The Fiery Cross' who appreciate its intricate plot and historical detail will be intrigued by this psychological thriller set in 19th-century England, where a man seeks revenge for a childhood injustice.
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The Essex Serpent
Readers who enjoyed the blend of historical fiction, romance, and adventure in 'The Fiery Cross' will be drawn to this atmospheric novel about a widow who moves to a small Essex village in 1893, where she becomes embroiled in a controversy over the existence of a mythical sea serpent.
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The Thirteenth Tale
Fans of 'The Fiery Cross' who appreciate its intricate plot and exploration of family secrets will be captivated by this gothic novel about a reclusive author who hires a biographer to uncover the truth about her mysterious past.
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The Birth of Venus
Readers who enjoyed the vividly drawn settings and exploration of cultural differences in 'The Fiery Cross' will be captivated by this historical novel about a young woman who becomes embroiled in the world of Renaissance Florence.
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