The threat of war is approaching...
Autumn 1770. In the aftermath of Brianna's wedding to Roger and the baptism of their son, tranquility and optimism are overturned in a moment: Jamie is called upon to form a militia in order to find those responsible for the recent unrest in North Carolina - which means he must risk his life for a king he knows he will soon have to betray... And while Jamie takes care of the smooth running of Fraser's Ridge during his absence, some unexpected developments will result in Claire following her beloved on his mission, as the threat of war draws closer and closer.
The continuation of a multi-dimensional series that has garnered rave reviews and enthralled millions of readers worldwide.