Women's Health April 11, 2026 0 Comments

Unlock Diana Gabaldon’s Hidden Gems: The Untold ‘Outlander’ Novellas That Will Blow Your Mind!

Here we go—Season 8 of Outlander is rolling out, and honestly, can you believe it? A future without Jamie and Claire is looming like a shadow at the end of a sunset. It’s almost like the heart’s bracing for a cold plunge. When the final episode airs (and yes, those bittersweet weeks are ticking away), you’ll probably find yourself craving a time machine—not just to the Scottish Highlands but back to those first, spine-tingling moments with the Outlander books or the TV magic itself. Rewatching or rereading is great, but here’s the kicker: Diana Gabaldon has quietly crafted a treasure trove of short stories and novellas tucked away within the Outlander universe. They’re like hidden gems that might just soften the blow of saying farewell. If you’re hungry for more Outlander after the curtain falls, these lesser-known tales could be your new obsession—kind of like discovering a secret menu at your favorite spot. Ready to dive deeper into that world? Trust me, it’s worth it. LEARN MORE

With Outlander Season 8 currently airing, fans are already looking ahead to a future with no Jamie or Claire as the show’s final season wraps up in a few short weeks. Once the series comes to an end, there’s a good chance you’re going to want to go back in time and reminisce on the feelings you felt when you first read the novels or saw the show. While it’s always fun to rewatch one of your comfort shows from the start or reread a book that brought you joy in the past, Diana Gabaldon, author of the books, has penned a series of short fiction stories and novellas that tie into the Outlander universe you might not have even known about! If you’re looking for even more Outlander once Season 8 wraps up, check out these lesser-known bodies of work—they might just ease the pain of saying goodbye to the show we love!

‘Seven Stones to Stand or Fall’ is the perfect read for the ‘Outlander’ fan!

Seven Stones to Stand or Fall is a collection of seven novellas that expand on characters and stories within the Outlander universe. The stories focus on characters ranging from Lord John Grey to Ian Murray and Jamie Fraser to Roger MacKenzie’s mom and dad. There’s The Custom of the Army, The Space Between, A Plague of Zombies, A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows, Virgins, A Fugitive Green and Besieged.

The Lord John Grey series expands on a famous character

David Berry as Lord John Grey, Outlander, 2026Robert Wilson / ©Starz / Courtesy Everett Collection

Lord John Grey has played an important role in both the Outlander books as well as the television series, and Diana Gabaldon saw a lot of potential when it came to expanding his story on the page. “Lord John Grey is an important character in the Outlander series, but he isn’t onstage all the time. And when he isn’t…well, plainly he’s off leading his life and having adventures elsewhere, and I could write about any of those adventures without causing complications for future novels,” explained Diana Gabaldon on her website. “Beyond that obvious advantage, Lord John is a fascinating character. He’s what I call a ‘mushroom’—one of those unplanned people who pops up out of nowhere and walks off with any scene he’s in—and he talks to me easily (and wittily).”

Gabaldon has written several stories and novellas that have chronicled Lord John Grey’s adventures outside of his direct Outlander storyline, including Lord John and the Private Matter, which was the first novel she wrote in the Lord John Grey series, Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade and The Scottish Prisoner, which features none other than Jamie Fraser. Gabaldon has also shared with the world Lord John and the Hand of Devils, which consists of three novellas about the character. Two other Lord John Grey stories, The Custom of the Army and A Plague of Zombies, appear in Seven Stones to Stand or Fall.

How to read the ‘Outlander’ novellas and short stories in order

According to Diana Gabaldon, her short stories and novellas were written in a way that allows them to be read as standalone books rather than paired in a specific order alongside her major novels. However, if you wish to read them chronologically, the author has outlined a list of all of her novellas and short stories and where they fall compared to the main books, available here on her site.

While we’ve loved the world Diana Gabaldon has brought to life on the page, she’s also shared her talents with her other stories and novels unrelated to Outlander. For a full look at her work, visit her website here—Your next read is waiting for you!