Outlander Book Club: What is Besieged about?

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As a seasoned Outlander fan, I can say with certainty that the eager anticipation for each new installment in this captivating series is akin to waiting for the first bloom of spring after a long, harsh winter. The latest addition to Lord John Grey’s tale, “Besieged,” has been on my radar for quite some time, and I can hardly contain my excitement as we gear up to delve into this intriguing novella in our Outlander Book Club.

The latest installment in the series of Lord John Grey books, titled “Besieged,” was published in 2011 and sets the scene in the Outlander universe at 1762. Although there’s plenty more of John’s story to explore, author Diana Gabaldon has yet to delve into it further.

We’re planning to discuss this book in our Outlander Book Club at some point, but with Outlander season 7B starting now, we need a bit more time. Therefore, we’ll hold off until the final episode of Outlander season 7, which is set to air in January.

Preparing for the next installment in Lord John’s saga is still on our agenda, and we’re diving into the narrative of the upcoming book – “Besieged“.

What Besieged is about

The story unfolds in the year 1762, and it continues from where “A Plague of Zombies” ended. In this new narrative, we find John holding the position of Governor of Jamaica since the occurrences detailed in the previous book. It was intriguing to ponder over who would assume this role, as “A Plague of Zombies” had left numerous questions unanswered regarding the governorship at its conclusion.

Initially, John was planning to go back home, but his journey has been postponed due to an ongoing crisis in Havana, Cuba. Unfortunately, John is required there because a siege on the city has arisen, and his mother and cousin reside there. Worse still, it appears that John’s cousin’s husband is behind this threat, putting Benedicta, Olivia, and their children at risk. Determined to safeguard his family members, John will take every measure possible.

This novel carries a touch of sorrow for John’s character. After all, life doesn’t always offer a contented conclusion. It’s not uncommon for some characters to meet an untimely end, and not every protagonist shares the resilience of John Grey. This novel serves as a crucial foundation for the subsequent Outlander books, making it beneficial to read if you found yourself slightly puzzled by certain storylines in ‘Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone’, particularly regarding the character of John Cinnamon.

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2024-11-14 19:37