Voyager / Diana Gabaldon / 870 pages

In this third book of Gabaldon's Outlander series, Jamie must face his worst fear - sailing across the ocean - in pursuit of the pirates who kidnapped his 15-year-old nephew.  Claire won't be kept at home and accompanies him on his pursuit, getting into trouble along the way.  They tour the Caribbean islands of the 18th century during their chase and meet an old acquaintance they thought long dead.  This book exposes the many cultures and cultural attitudes of the 18th century while exhibiting the timeless love story that anyone would want to relate to.