Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone: A Novel (Outlander)

I'm a 20+ year reader of the Outlander series. I remember first discovering the characters of Jamie and Claire, and being engrossed in their passion. Over the years and books, I have enjoyed reading about their growing family. I have also enjoyed experiencing their relationship as it matured with their age. There were certain storylines I couldn't wait to see addressed in "Bees," with Roger and Jenny, and William and whatever he would get up to in this book. Both of those curiosities were answered. Beyond that, though, I was open to seeing where Diana Gabaldon would take the story. Personally I was quite happy with the expanding storylines of other characters, as well as some of the comfortable scenes of home and family. Was the book fast paced and exciting the whole time? No. But it was rich with story and life. I completed the book tonight and thought I'd check out what others have thought of the book. To my surprise, it seems many have not enjoyed this one. Too bad. Personally, I would say that expecting a re-run of Jamie and Claire running around the countryside fighting battles, now that they are in their 60's, or expecting them to be the same as they were decades earlier would have been the unfortunate story, but it seems that may have been what many readers were hoping for. Personally I have enjoyed their more mature storyline. Youth, and some of its craziness, is fulfilled through other characters. I remember many years ago feeling like The Fiery Cross moved too slowly in a lot of places, or wasn't as good as the previous books. And then I eventually re-read it. Maybe it was me, or maybe I just paid more attention, but it wasn't until I knew the shape of the main story that I then got to enjoy some of the finer details. So even though I just finished "Bees," I'm planning to start my 2nd read of it again right away. Why? To connect some of the dots that I might have missed the first time. And to be better prepared for what will come next. I am quite sure #10 is going to have so much between the history, the science fiction, the love, and the family, that it will be hard to keep up.

Loved it. After such a long wait, "Bees" arrived on my kindle. With a trans-Atlantic flight ahead of me, I waited to start until I was on the plane. I've never had a flight pass so quickly as that one did. Of course, I came nowhere near finishing the book, and in a great test of willpower, spread the reading over the next week. This allowed me to savor what I'd read before moving on to the following chapters. The book never disappointed me, though I admit to a few bouts of frustration while reading. One of the biggest things I noticed about this book is that it doesn't move from one crisis to another as many earlier books did. It is more character-driven, with time spent watching those characters grow, change, adjust, and generally deal with day-to-day life and life-changing situations. The story picks up where the previous book left off, with the return of the MacKenzies to Fraser's Ridge. Claire and Jamie's happiness is evident, but so is their concern over what the future holds. Though Jamie resigned his commission in the Continental Army after Claire's injury in MOBY, they know that the war will eventually spread to their area. Jamie already sees the writing on the wall, as residents of the Ridge are split between Rebels and Loyalists. One particular resident, Captain Cunningham, will prove to be especially troublesome. It falls to Jamie to ensure the protection of his people, and he forms a militia company to do so. I loved the descriptions of his efforts to train them, including a hilarious riding lesson. I've seen complaints from other readers that the relationship between Jamie and Claire is lacking in this book. I'm afraid I have to disagree. It is perhaps a little quieter but no less intense. Claire knows him well enough to understand when she needs to worry about him and when she can write his actions off as business as usual. At the same time, Jamie knows when to stay out of the way of Claire's medical work and when he can offer a bit of guidance. Jamie certainly knows that leaving her behind when he goes to fight is not an option. Both are haunted by the ghost of Frank Randall, thanks to his book that Brianna brought with her from the future. Knowledge of the upcoming battle at King's Mountain hangs over their heads. Other happenings involving friends and family: With the return of the MacKenzies, Brianna, Roger, Jem, and Mandy must readjust to life in the 18th century. Roger found his calling with the ministry and finally pursued his ordination as a Presbyterian minister. Religious life on the Ridge is as much entertainment as spiritual, and nearly everyone attends all services, including the Quaker meeting led by Ian's wife. Some of those scenes are pretty funny and go a long way toward encouraging tolerance of others' views. Brianna continues her work as an engineer helping her father and as an artist. Thanks to Lord John, she receives a commission to do a portrait in Savannah. I enjoyed the descriptions of her subject and the challenges she faced. It also put Brianna in the right place for an unexpected and frankly somewhat creepy portrait request. The descriptions of that event were so vivid that I felt as though I was there. While in Savannah, Brianna had the opportunity to spend time with her half-brother, William. I liked his protectiveness toward his sister and his support during that weird portrait session. Brianna is aware of the strain between William and Jamie and uses the time to talk about Jamie. I laughed out loud when she told William about that particular sound he makes ("mmphm"). William matures a fair amount in this book. While he still hasn't quite come to terms with the truth about his parentage, he is getting closer. He is still just as determined to renounce his title and corrects anyone who refers to him by it. Since resigning from the British army, he's been at loose ends, so he takes on the investigation into his cousin Ben's reported death. This includes dealing with Ben's widow, Amaranthus. I freely admit that I do not like her or her hold on William. The shocking information he discovers about Ben could destroy the family, and her part in it made me dislike her even more. I liked William's friendship with John Cinnamon, the half-Indian, half-white man he met while visiting the family's Virginia property. John was an interesting character, and his connection to Lord John made for some tense moments until the whole story came out. I loved Brianna's part in John's story and its effect on him. During Roger and Brianna's trip to Savannah, they stopped briefly in Charles Town, South Carolina. The visit served a dual purpose. First, they returned Germaine to his parents, Fergus and Marsali. He lived on the Ridge while they all recovered from Henri-Christian's death. Fergus and Marsali run a successful printing business, working solidly on the side of the Americans. Fergus's connections make him the perfect person to help Roger and Bree acquire rifles for Jamie's militia. The descriptions of everything involved in this undertaking were, at times, scary and hilarious. There were some intense moments when Loyalists made their unhappiness with Fergus and his views plain. The danger motivates Fergus and family to relocate. Fergus also has another encounter with someone claiming to know the truth of his birth. Other residents of the Ridge also have their challenges. Frances (Fanny), the girl William rescued in the previous book, lives with Jamie and Claire. It takes a long time for her to believe that she is safe with them and doesn't have to worry about her future. Her grief for her sister profoundly affects her life, and I ached for everything she experienced in her short life. She is an interesting mixture of innocence and experience, and some of the things she says are both funny and heartbreaking. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for her. Life in the backwoods can be hazardous, and tragedy can strike without warning. The gruesome death of a young woman brought that danger home in a memorable scene. I ached for Bobby over the loss of his wife. In another scene, attending a difficult birth brings Claire closer to the manifestation of her full healing powers. It also brings another girl to the attention and guardianship of the Frasers. Young Ian and Rachel have settled on the Ridge, along with Ian's mother, Jenny. Their love was as surprising as it was intense, and I enjoyed seeing their continuing adjustments to life together as Mohawk and Quaker. When Ian receives word that his first wife is now a widow and could be in danger, nothing will stop him from checking up on her. I loved that Rachel insisted on going with him, along with their baby and Jenny. I wasn't sure how that encounter would go, and I admit to being pleasantly surprised. The scene between Emily and Rachel was incredibly emotional, and I loved every moment of it. There was an interesting twist involving Jenny, and I look forward to seeing where it goes. I also enjoyed seeing some minor characters from previous books make appearances. The Quaker woman and her daughters who helped Jamie in the last book are on his mind when Ian heads north. When Jamie asks Ian to check on her during his trip, Ian is shocked by what he finds. I loved his honor-fueled protectiveness and the actions it led to. It did somewhat complicate his life and journey. An unexpected twist ended with Mrs. Hardiman and her daughters traveling back to the Ridge. Ulysses (from River Run) was a less welcome visitor in a British uniform and bearing ill intentions toward Jamie. Lord John and his brother Hal, Duke of Pardloe, have several appearances in this book. Hal's seniority in the army put him at the center of the action. His views on the war don't necessarily match those of his compatriots. I liked his devotion to his family and ached over the effect of Ben's actions on him. John's relationship with William continues to be strained over the revelations of his parenthood. The same goes for his friendship with Jamie, thanks to John's brief marriage to Claire. Strained or not, John is there for William when he's needed, and there is never a doubt about how much he cares for William. John's past comes back to bite him when he's kidnapped in an attempt to influence Hal's plans for a trip to England. Double agent (but for whom?) Richardson makes another appearance. This time he has an agenda of his own that he will do anything to advance. William is especially disturbed by Richardson's statement that he knows Brianna and the hint of an underlying threat. A rough sketch done by William and shown to Brianna makes the unthinkable not only possible but terrifyingly real. The book ended in a cliffhanger with Lord John still a captive and William searching for help to save him. I hope that the next book doesn't take as long as this one did. I need to know what happens!

My thoughts: A GRAND AND MIGHTY ADVENTURE AWAITS First, a general comment on Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone All things may NOT be as they seem. My profile picture (if you can find it) and my age are not true. That is a fact. It is from my last trip with university students many years ago. I’ve changed, the students have changed, but we have stayed in touch BECAUSE of our wonderful story together. Now, for my thoughts about the book: 1) I am very old (with a poor health prognosis) and didn’t even know if I would live to read Bees. I did, however, a preorder THE DAY it was announced and held my breath. I ordered it BECAUSE I believed in the story Diana Gabaldon has crafted over the years. I had HOPE that I would read the next story, and devoted the last year to reading EVERYTHING DG has written (albeit I had to learn how to do it on Kindle). I wouldn’t change a thing . . . Even the errors . . . Even inconsistencies with dates. I made it. 2) Gabaldon’s vocabulary prowess and use of the Gaelic has been used since Book One (Outlander/Crostitch). And, because I admire someone who says something beyond, “I didn’t like it,” I challenge you to read every word. In addition to a beautiful story spanning multiple generations and places in time, the language, formed together in snippets of seemingly insignificant incidences of hum-drum daily life come crashing down, forever changed, but also show the resiliency of the characters in the story. Often, they are vulnerable, shocked, tested, and torn apart. At other times, they are strengthened by their family, faith, friends, and EVEN previous foes. Here, Kindle works it’s magic. With the flick of a finger, the reader can get the definition and even get some of the origins/translations of words. 3) We may not all agree with any book, but as I have read and reread Gabaldon’s books, they have become my constant companions. In fact, other than a Bible and a couple of devotional books, DG’s books are the ONLY hardback/paperback books I own now (I donated a VERY LARGE classics collection to the university where I taught for years). And, I have all of them on Kindle. WHY? Because I wanted to CONTINUE reading this wonderful saga. My eyesight had changed as to where I could not read the actual hardback, so I CHANGED. I adapted. And I wanted to read more. I continued on and oh my! I’m so thankful I did! I would have missed SO MUCH of a beautiful story had I not continued. Bees is no different. It captures life in a time with twists at every turn. At first, these parts may seem disjointed or ill-connected, but as I have completed a quick read and then several slower reads, the pieces have started coming together for the final installment of this series (or at least I hope it will be so I live long enough to enjoy it). 3) I do not predict what will happen, because I do not think ANYONE of us can aptly predict the mechanics or creative mindset of this author. And I caution readers to proceed at their own risk. Although I have written for academics, I cannot capture the nuances of the characters way into unique patterns and tell such memorable stories I continue to reread, read, and look for clues. For potential readers, avoid social media and dig into Bees. Listen to the conversations between people who are brought to life (and back again on other occasions) with the BEES—the insect—and note EACH conversation. It will help you to understand the title, the people, their “histories” (which are not always as they seem), and the worlds that collide around them. Remember, with Gabaldon, history may not always be as it first seems. I would not recommend reading Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone without reading the other books. There’s just too much; I have noted many frustrated readers posting they are “lost” and “disappointed,” only to discover they have only watched the STARZ series and can’t figure out who all of these characters are. The side books (Lord John Grey series and Seven Stones to Stand or Fall are not required reading in preparation for this book, but they do offer more background to many of the other characters. Peace, joy, and love.

Here is the thing about Outlander. My mom read the books in the late 1990s, and got my grandpa and me both hooked on them. Which means I have been reading these books for at least 20 years (more than half of my life). I love them. I don't just love them -- they're a living part of my life. My favorite things in Outlander are not the things that happen but the characters and the way Gabaldon writes about them. From the show, and the "just like Game of Thrones!" advertising around it, people seem to focus on the sex and the violence. However, those, to me, are the least important parts of the books. I read these books because they are wonderful to live in. Honestly, I occasionally skim the sex and violence. Those aren't the heart of the story. Gabaldon is an ecologist, and she writes like one. Her books are rich with detail, with nature, and with the small and wonderful stories that happen all around us all the time. (What shall we make for dinner? Are there enough clothes clean? Is the horse's hoof a disaster or just a rock? Why is the floor so dirty? Did someone let the fire go out?) These intimate details, the tiny bits of historical accuracy, the wonderful way she embraces all her characters: That, to me, is what makes the books worth reading. A lot of people get hung up on reading The Fiery Cross I think because that's where the books start to slow down. It's one of my favorites of the books for that reason. Go Tell the Bees that I Am Gone is in that vein. It's not as breakneck as An Echo in the Bone, and I love it more. I adore these books. I love Gabaldon's work. I love Brianna and Roger and John and Fergus and Marsali and Jenny and William and Ian and Rachel and Claire and Jamie and Lord John and Hal and Clarence the mule, and all the dogs and horses and kids. I love the characters, I love the details, I love the life Gabaldon breathes into the stories. These are some of my favorite books in which to live.

I have read all the books in the Outlander series. I loved each book and couldn’t put them down. This book is good, but it tries to put far too many short stories into it. The author obviously was trying to end some of the stories that she had not concluded. She also introduced more characters with more story lines. Because of this, it was difficult to read.

After a 2,723 day wait (nearly 7 1/2 years), Go Tell the Bees I Am Gone is finally here. I've never wanted to finish a book and also not finish a book so much, since Book 10 will surely take another half a dozen years. I savored Bees as long as possible and spread it out over 10 days, with the bulk of my reading happening over the past few days. It was hard for me to put down toward the end. In interviews, Diana has described the shape of Bees (all of her Outlander books have a shape in her mind) as a snake. I could see it and feel it as I read; the plot is sinuous and curving with the head of the snake at the end. Diana also gave some hints as to the events in Bees in interviews. I wouldn't go so far as to call them spoilers, but I was correct in my predictions as to some of the events based on her comments. It was probably a good thing that I had a hint as to what was coming, because my anxiety was high enough while reading parts of this! Here is the Prologue: "You know that something is coming. Something--a specific, dire, and awful something--will happen. You envision it, you push it away. It rolls slowly, inexorably, back into your mind. You make what preparation you can. Or you think you do, though your bones the truth--there isn't any way to sidestep, accommodate, lessen the impact. It will come, and you will be helpless before it. You know these things. And yet, somehow, you never think it will be today." Is it referencing death? The war? Both? This prologue has stuck with me more so than the prologues from other books in the series. My grandma whom I loved dearly passed away this year. Maybe that's why these words resonate so much with me. Bees has a sentimental tone to it with a sense of reflection to lives well lived and many roads traveled. It feels like a book for Outlander book fans; there are so many nods toward events from past books, events that only someone who has read the books recently or multiple times may remember. (If that makes me sound like a book purist, then so be it.) It isn't essential that you re-read the series before reading Bees, but I think it would be much less touching and evocative if you don't remember past events well enough to pick up on all the nuances. Reading Bees is much like reading Echo: Echo was enhanced through reading the Lord John books/novellas prior, and I think Bees is best served by a past knowledge of both the LJ and Outlander books. Jamie and Claire are 60ish in Bees, and Diana's writing reflects that. They don't rise as easily as they used nor do they think about life as they did when they were younger. Diana talks about how she writes what she knows; she will be 70 on her next birthday (God willing), so she knows what it's like to live to Jamie and Claire's ages. Not being of that age myself, I can only imagine that once you've lived three-quarters of your life you reflect back on choices you've made and the events you've lived through, good and bad. There is a peace in Bees about what's to come. Jamie and Claire won't live forever (there are certainly elements of science fiction to the series, but it's not THAT far-fetched), and the word inexorable (from the prologue) is fitting. I said it before in my review of An Echo in the Bone that I think it's nothing short of amazing that Diana can write about the same characters over and over again and still make them grow and evolve as people. As a reader, I feel like I've lived with the characters and gotten to know and understand them on a level that no other author has ever reached. You can start reading a chapter and typically know right off who is speaking, because Diana's character's voices are that distinct. I love them all, but I'll always have a soft spot for Young Ian. I've never gotten tear-eyed so many times reading a book before. Bees isn't sad per say, but it does evoke strong feelings of nostalgia for past events in the series. My favorite part of Bees is the Outlander 'lore' if you will--the dreams, Claire's healing light, and ghosts just to name a few. I can't even imagine the tissues I'll go through reading Book 10. For now, I'll content myself with my continual leisurely re-read of the series (I'm in Fiery Cross right now). I'll always love these books.

This epic story is one of my favourite series I've ever read. The romance is blazing and awesome, the time travel is innovative, the characters are perfectly written, and the story is a true epic history saga. I love everything about these books.

Oh, my goodness! I have loved every bit of this series and can’t wait for the final book to come out. This has been the best series of its kind that I have read over my lifetime of reading. It’s all been really fabulous! Thanks Diana Gabaldon for writing this series!

Love outlander series. Can read them again and again and never get bored. Bees is the same. After waiting for so long She is still able to capture the attention and keep you at the edge of your seats.

Every time I read one of these excellent novels I feel I am being reunited with old friends who I don’t see very often, but when I do, I always find it refreshing and exciting, and I cherish every moment that I spend with them. This episode of the adventure is no different - full of action, historical information, and thrilling depictions of events - it’s a rollercoaster ride of every day life and horrific battles. Yes, the book is long and it took me several months to read, but this was actually a good thing as I became totally immersed during my periods of reading and started to feel that it was all going on around me. The time travel aspect of these stories is always present and, for me, absolutely the most fascinating part of the whole series. It is the main thing that attracted me to the very first book and always lurks in the back of my mind at strange times, making me wonder whether there is any truth to the ability to “walk through the stones”. As always, with Jamie and Clare, there is high drama and the worrying fear and expectation that at some point things will go badly wrong and life will come crashing down. This was especially evident towards the end in scenes that were beautifully and tenderly written and kept me turning the pages with my breath held for worryingly long periods of time. Eventually we reached an equilibrium once more and I got the feeling it would be plain sailing through to the end, only to be hit by the ending……… This author puts in an amazing amount of time researching all the facts that she presents us with and I love to read her interesting author’s notes at the end, where she explains how she came by the details and where they tie in with her storytelling. She is an exquisite author who gives us everything she can and I am always sad to reach the end of the story. I am sure there will be more to come at some point and hopefully reasonably soon.

This is the kind of book that makes you swear out loud when it finishes! Damn! Not now!!! Well, it’s great! The whole series is great! Just looking forward to the next one!!! When is it coming out by the way???

ATENÇÃO! SE VOCÊ NÃO GOSTA DE SPOILER NÃO LEIA ESSA REVIEW! Tem muitos spoilers na minha review, então se você não quer perder a surpresa ao ler o livro, não leia a minha review! . . Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone foi uma leitura completamente envolvente e cativante por um todo. É um livro tão grande quanto o Livro 5, mas que você nem nota o tanto que leu até perceber que faltam poucas páginas para acabá-lo. Há tantos momentos maravilhosos entre o Jaime e a Claire! Não só românticos, como DRs maravilhosas! hahahaha Eu amo quando eles brigam, pois é um barato como eles não baixam a bola um com o outro, e quando fazem as pazes é a coisa mais fofa do mundo hahaha Temos alguns mistérios resolvidos nesse livro (pontos soltos do Livro 7 e 8), e novos mistérios ainda a serem resolvidos no último livro (que segundo o site oficial da Diana, o livro 10 será o último livro focado no Jaime e na Claire, ela vai fechar o ciclo). Primeiramente, vamos começar com a volta de Bree, Roger e as crianças a Fraser's Ridge. - Bree conta sobre Rob Cameron para o pai e ao primo Ian; - Roger conta ao Jaime sobre ter conhecido Brian Fraser e Janet Fraser em 1739, além de seu sentimento de culpa por não ter matado Black Jack Randall na oportunidade que teve, e também de não ter salvo o sogro de ser açoitado, alegando medo de impedir a existência de Brianna (e se ele mudasse algo que impedisse Jaime de conhecer Claire em 1743?). - Jane também sabe que conheceu Roger quando jovem, pois ela atualmente mora em Fraser's Ridge, e Jaime contou para ela que ela conheceu anos atrás seu genro (e o garoto que ele procurava era seu neto, Jemmy). Segundamente, vamos para mistérios envolvendo a novela dos Grey. - Ben forjou a própria morte pois ele está do lado dos Patriotas e se passa por um General chamado Bleeker (Dottie e Denzel estão do lado dele); - Richardson tem provas que Lord John é sodomita e quer usar isso contra ele para seus fins próprios (e William sabe do boato do pai ser sodomita); - Richardson na verdade é Michael Callahan (o arqueologista que estava junto de Rob Cameron no século XX, e sequestrou Jemmy). Ele fez uma cirurgia plástica para mudar de rosto. - Richardson (Mike) tem interesse de impedir que os Patriotas ganhem a guerra para impedir a Guerra Civil americana de 1861. Ele quer proteger os negros de passarem mais anos em escravidão (que acontece porquê os patriotas vencem a guerra contra os legalistas em 1781). Para isso, fez chantagem com John Grey, pois Hal era uma peça chave para o final da Guerra e o lado vencedor. Ou Hal protege John (de ser morto por ser um sodomita) ou proteger Ben (de ser um traidor da coroa). No fim, esse é o verdadeiro motivo de Richardson fazer tudo o que fez. - Richardson sequestra John, pois ele quer que John convença o irmão de ser a favor da Guerra contra as colônias continuar (John sem dúvida irá salvar o sobrinho Ben de ser enforcado por traição, então acredito que ele não irá convencer o irmão do que Richardson quer). - Percy conta para William que é meio-irmão do John. - Percy diz que ama John para o próprio, antes do mesmo ser liberto por Richardson do cárcere (que está com a custódia de John, pois pelo jeito, ele está determinado a enganar Richardson, e não vai convencer o irmão Hal a ficar do lado dos Legalistas, algo que Richardson quer). John quer proteger Ben. Acho que ele vai se sacrificar. - Amaranthus não ama William (William a pediu em casamento, mas foi negado). Ela ainda ama Ben. - Bree faz um retrato de Cinnamon, para que Lord John mande para seu verdadeiro pai. O pai de Cinnamon quando recebe o retrato pede ao filho que vá para a Inglaterra, pede perdão e quer conhecê-lo e reconhecê-lo. - Bree e William ficam muuuuuuito próximos nesse livro, o amor fraterno entre eles foi natural e instantâneo (Bree só soube que Richardson é Mike porquê Richardson ameaça William ao falar da Bree, e William temendo pela irmã, manda uma carta para ela com um retrato desenhado por ele do rosto de Richardson, e então Bree reconhece ele por uns detalhes, vendo que se tratava de Michael do futuro). Terceiramente, vamos a outras informações ainda importantes: - Brianna trás ao passado um livro que Frank publicou antes de sua morte, chamado "As raízes escocesas na Guerra de Independência Americana". Nesse livro, há um Jaime Fraser que morre em uma das guerrilhas; - Jaime finalmente vê o rosto de Frank na contra capa do livro, e se assusta com sua semelhança com Black Jack Randall. O mesmo se recusa a acreditar no que está escrito no livro, mesmo sendo de um historiador. (há um momento bem legal, onde ele demanda da Claire o motivo dela nunca ter contado que Frank e Black Jack eram parecidos, e ela diz que o motivo é óbvio... não queria pertubá-lo com a informação que ela fora casada com um homem parecido com o homem que fez as atrocidades que fez ao Jaime, traumatizando-o); - Esse livro 9 é o livro onde há mais surtos de ciúmes do Jaime. Vemos a insegurança do mesmo, achando que Frank era um homem melhor para a Claire do que ele; - Um índio (Sachem) que está próximo de Fraser's Ridge para ver o rumo da guerra, se aproxima de Claire e Jaime (viram amigos), e ele diz para Claire que vê o fantasma de um homem e uma criança sempre a seguindo. Ele está falando de Frank e de Faith. Os fantasmas só querem o bem da Claire. Ah, e o fantasma de Frank também segue o Jaime. - Nunca Faith foi tão citada como ela é nesse livro 9. Há muitos gatilhos. Um deles é que a mãe da Fanny (menina que Jaime e Claire adotam, a que William salvou e trouxe para eles - já que a irmã Jane não estava mais entre eles) se chama Faith. Claire chega a achar que poderia ser a Faith dela, mas não faz sentido, pois ela viu a Faith morta. Outro gatilho é quando Claire faz o parto de uma mulher que tem gêmeos, e a menina nasce morta, e Jaime quando pega a menina no colo (o mesmo está ajudando ela no parto), começa a chorar, pois ele lembra que Faith também nasceu natimorta. A menina no fim volta a respirar, e acredito que seja por conta da "luz azul" da Claire; - Nesse livro, Jaime literalmente morre, porém é salvo pela "luz azul" da Claire. No livro, Roger nota que uma espécie de luz azul emana das mãos de Claire quando a mesma não desiste de salvar Jaime de seus graves ferimentos após a última batalha próxima de Fraser's Ridge. Jaime já esgotou sua cota de 9 vidas, já está fazendo é hora extra; - Jaime diz que uma vidente disse a ele que ele teria que morrer 9 vezes até morrer de verdade (isso aconteceu quando ele estava na França em 1739). Mas pelas contas... ele já passou da cota e tá vivo ainda, ele REALMENTE tá fazendo hora extra rs. - Tem somente uma morte chocante, a da Sra. Higgins (morta por um urso enquanto colhia uvas com a Bree); - Bree e Roger tem mais um bebê, ele se chama David Mackenzie; - Fergus e Marsali tem um casal de gêmeos também; - Mandy diz para Jaime que ela e Jemmy não sentem o irmão caçula Davy (David). Ela diz que o irmão tem a mesma cor do avô, "água/azul". Por conta disso, o Jaime acredita que seu neto mais novo não pode passar pelas pedras (por ser como ele). Se isso for verdade, Brianne e Roger nunca mais voltam ao futuro, pois jamais deixariam o filho mais novo para trás. - Silvia e suas três filhas (que ajudou Jaime no Livro 8, o abrigou, deu comida e ajudou a se recuperar, recebeu ajuda financeira de Jaime através de Ian, atualmente - após saber que o marido Gabriel casou com uma índia e tem outra família- foi para Fraser’s Ridge e mora lá também). No final do livro, ela se casa com Bob Higgins (que ficou viúvo no início do livro). - Emily é viúva, e como Ian soube de um massacre na tribo onde vive, quis saber como estavam as coisas. Ian tem certeza de que o filho mais velho dela é dele. Atualmente, Ian está em Fraser’s Ridge com Rachel, o filho deles (que finalmente tem nome, Hunter James) e também o filho mais velho dele com a Emily. O final do livro termina com William correndo até Fraser's Ridge desesperado pela ajuda de Jaime. Percy contou para ele que John está sob custódia de Richardson, e William quer salvá-lo. O ano é 1781 (Jaime fará 60 anos, e Claire 64). Jaime detalha que o cabelo de Claire está da cor da luz da lua (lembrando que a índia deixou claro que Claire estaria em seus plenos poderes quando seus cabelos estivessem totalmente brancos). E com isso, agora é o desespero em aguardar uns aninhos para o lançamento do Livro 10. Do início ao fim, esse livro foi emocionante. E agora tenho uma atualização da minha lista de favoritos! Ordem dos meus livros favoritos: 1 - Diga as Abelhas que Fui Embora (Livro 9) 2 - Escrito com o Sangue do Meu Coração (Livro 8) 3 - Um Sopro de Neve e Cinzas (Livro 6) 4 - Os Tambores do Outono (Livro 4) 5 - A Viajante do Tempo (Livro 1) 6 - A Cruz de Fogo (Livro 5) 7 - A Libélula no Âmbar (Livro 2) 8 - O Resgate no Mar (Livro 3) 9 - Ecos do Futuro (Livro 7)

Uno de los mejores libros de toda la serie para mi gusto