“Every time I'd read about the stone circles, it would describe how they worked as an astronomical observance. For example, some of the circles are oriented so that at the winter solstice, the sun will strike a standing stone.”

Scottish author best known for the *Outlander* series, which blends historical fiction with time-travel intrigue. Her work reimagines the 18th-century Scottish Highlands and American Revolutionary War through a modern protagonist’s lens, earning widespread acclaim for its rich storytelling and emotional depth.