As I continue to read about Claire and Jamie's latest adventures, I find myself curious about the historical references to characters and events from 18th century, colonial America. The story takes place during the American rebellion of 1775 and includes historic figures such as Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, General Howe and Benedict Arnold. The Quakers, the Loyalists, the Mohawk Indians and other groups play their part in the unfolding battle.
Returning characters include Lord John Grey and his son, William, who is in reality Jamie's son raised by Lord John. I think this will make for an interesting conclusion to the story as it stands to reason that eventually William's paternity will be revealed. Ian and his faithful companion Rollo also figure prominently in the adventure.
Back in the twentieth century, Brianna, Roger and the children try to go on with their lives without their family, dealing with their loss by reading letters left by Claire and Jamie for them to find in the future. Through the reading of these letters, they realize that their future is intricately woven with the past. I'm looking forward to discovering what this means for them. Will they go back to the past to help their parents or are they powerless to do anything in the present? I can sense danger building for Brianna and her family. What the source of this danger will be, remains to be seen.
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