One of the new TV series that I’ve gotten hooked on this year is Outlander based on the first novel in the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. The story is both fantasy and historical fiction in that British nurse Claire Randall time travels from post WWII Britain to 18^th Century Scotland. This is during a time of conflict between England and Scotland and Claire is suspected of being a British spy by some of the leaders of Clan Mackenzie, the clan that has kidnapped her and makes her become their healer. 18^th century Scotland was a brutal time to live in and more so for women as they had little power over their own lives and are very much at the mercy of men as Claire finds out to her dismay. One of the injured men she helps during this time is Scot Jamie MacTavish, a man who will become very important in her future. The latest episode ended with Claire still hoping to make it back to the standing stones that took her back in time in the hope that she can return back to 20^th century Britain and the husband she has there. If you are interested in watching the TV series it is showing on Sundays at 10pm on Showcase. Or read the novels which are available at Vaughan Public Libraries.