Percy Beauchamp-John’s former lover, now a French agent-visits John and inquires about Jamie. William is eager to prove himself in battle, and John both encourages and cautions him. John and Jamie’s friendship is complicated by Jamie’s status as an ex-Jacobite traitor and pardoned criminal turned American revolutionary. William was raised by Lord John Grey, his uncle by marriage and a long-time friend of Jamie’s, for whom John has unrequited romantic feelings.
William is unaware that Jamie is secretly his biological father. William Ransom, the 19-year-old Earl of Ellesmere, accepts an intelligence assignment from the British Captain Ezekiel Richardson on his way to join General Howe’s forces in New York. Claire and Jamie decide to travel to Scotland to retrieve Jamie’s printing press and take Ian home to Lallybroch, hoping the visit will help assuage his guilt.
At Murdina’s funeral, Arch swears vengeance but declares that he will wait until Ian has “something worth taking” (64). While attempting to apprehend Arch, Ian accidentally kills Arch’s wife, Murdina Bug. Jamie suspects that their former factor, Arch Bug, is searching for hidden Jacobite gold in the ruins of the house. In 1776, Claire and Jamie Fraser and their nephew Ian Murray survive the burning of their farmhouse on Fraser’s Ridge in North Carolina. The narration features traditional action, letters, historical records, and excerpts of other writings produced by Gabaldon’s characters. It is important to note that “Mohawk” is a term created by Dutch colonists in North America.Īn Echo in the Bone takes place in both the 18th and 20th centuries, in Scotland and colonial America, with chapters alternating between various timelines and locations.
In keeping with the source text, this guide uses the term “Mohawk” to refer to the Kanienʼkehá꞉ka people. Please be advised that An Echo in the Bone depicts instances of self-harm and sexual assault and includes offensive depictions of Indigenous American Peoples. This guide references the 2011 Dell Mass Market Paperback edition of the novel. Gabaldon is known for her extensive research and commitment to historical accuracy.
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