Go tell the bees that i am Gone - Diana Gabaldon

Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone picks up where the previous novel, The Fiery Cross, left off. The story follows the ongoing lives of Claire Fraser, a 20th-century doctor who has been transported back in time to the 18th century, and her husband Jamie Fraser, a Highland Scotsman. The couple is living on Fraser's Ridge, a piece of land in North Carolina that they have made their home after years of hardship, conflict, and love.

The novel delves into their lives in the years leading up to the American Revolution, as Claire and Jamie continue to navigate the dangers and challenges of living in a tumultuous period of history. They are faced with personal and political upheaval, including the growing tensions surrounding the impending Revolution and the unrest among the colonial settlers.

At the heart of the story is Claire’s relationship with Jamie, which is as passionate and intense as ever, but also marked by the years of trials they’ve been through. They are also both deeply affected by the repercussions of their past experiences, including Claire’s experiences in the 20th century, her role as a healer, and Jamie’s experiences as a soldier, leader, and father.

A major event in Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone is the arrival of new characters, as well as developments involving old friends and enemies. Claire and Jamie’s family continues to grow, and the novel explores the lives of their children and extended family, including their daughter, Brianna, and her husband, Roger, as well as their other loved ones.

The title of the book, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone, refers to an old Scottish custom where it was believed that telling the bees of a death or a departure would ensure that the bees would continue to thrive, a symbol of continuity and remembrance. The title reflects themes of life, death, and the legacy that characters leave behind. There is also a sense of personal farewells in the novel, as both Jamie and Claire face the inevitability of aging and loss, while at the same time, their unbreakable bond remains a central force in their lives.

The book also explores themes of loyalty, the price of freedom, family ties, and the consequences of war. As the Revolutionary War looms on the horizon, Jamie and Claire are caught between the pull of loyalty to their family and their personal beliefs about the future of the colonies. The novel features a mix of political intrigue, historical events, and personal drama, set against the backdrop of the landscape of 18th-century America and the Scottish Highlands.