Star Chamber
The Comte St. Germain becomes an enemy to Claire when she announces his ship has smallpox aboard. She wants to help the crew but the Port Officials have his ship burned. Claire later becomes the unwitting executioner when the King tries the Comte and Raymond for sorcery. It is speculated he is Fergus' bio-father and possibly a time traveler.
Recap: 207 Faith
Claire is brought to L’Hopital Des Anges where doctors try to save her life and that of her unborn baby. King Louis asks Claire to judge two men accused of practicing the dark arts – one an enemy, one a friend.
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BTS: 206 Best Laid Schemes
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Recap: 206 Best Laid Scheme
Jamie and Claire use Claire’s medical knowledge to devise a scheme to stop a deal which could fill the war chest. When Claire learns Jamie has gone back on his word, the couple is met with dire consequences.
(more…)Thwarting Charles Stewart
In an attempt to change history by stopping the Jacobite Rising, Jamie and Claire manage to thwart Charles Stuart’s attempts to raise funds for the Jacobite Rising by preventing a shipment which would reap funds for the Stuarts. However, money is then promised elsewhere. Is it possible to change something with so many moving parts? Source: Best Laid Schemes
BTS: 205 Untimely Resurrection
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Discouraging Alex
After helping Alex gain his freedom from the Bastille, Claire convinces him a life with him wouldn’t be good for Mary. Alex is so in love he actually believes breaking Mary’s heart is the solution. Claire feels bad but she wants to ensure Frank’s existence. Source: Untimely Resurrection
Resurrection of Jack Randall
Both Claire and Jamie believe Black Jack Randall died at Wentworth Prison but when he joins them in the King's gardens in France, Jamie arranges to duel him.
Recap: 205 Untimely Resurrection
Reunited, Jamie and Claire attempt to extinguish the fires; however, Claire is set off on an unexpected change of course. Jamie and Claire’s relationship is put to the ultimate test when the past rears its ugly head.
(more…)BTS: 204 La Dame Blanche
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Alex & Mary
Mary confesses to Claire she has fallen in love. She met her at the ball at the Palace of Versailles. Claire realizes she means Alex Randall. While the walk home, Mary and Claire are attacked and Mary is raped. If Mary is in love with Alex Randall, how is Jonathan Randall Frank’s ancestor? Source: La Dame Blanche
Recap: 204 La Dame Blanche
Claire and Jamie throw a dinner party to derail investors in Prince Charles’ war effort. Meanwhile, Claire’s revelation that Jack Randall is alive sparks Jamie in an unexpected way as he and Claire struggle.
(more…)Raymond’s Bones
In Raymond’s back room, Claire discovers bones of a dinosaur and Raymond tells her he is fascinated with things not of this time. Claire confesses she is worried about Frank’s future. Raymond offers to “read the bones” to determine Franks future and tells her she will see Frank again; which we know happens. What was up with the time remark? Source: La Dame Blanche
BTS: 203 Useful Occupations and Deceptions
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Hidden Message
Jamie and Claire enlist the help of Mother Hildegarde to help them decode a message: “I have successfully concluded negotiations with our three partners, all of whom are willing to contribute to our cause. I can guarantee the ant of £40,000 will be made available to you. I will be back in Paris at the month’s end, and am eager to finally meet you face-to-face to solidify our arrangement. S” This is the Frenchman’s Gold promised to Charles Stuart? Source: Useful Occupations and Deceptions
Recap: 203 Useful Occupations and Deceptions
Jamie’s days and nights are dominated by political machinations, while Claire finds solace in her healing skills. As their plan to stop Culloden progresses, the past threatens to derail their forward momentum.
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