With a novel featuring the protagonist of Outlander, Jamie Fraser, Diana Gabaldon continues the series of adventures of Lord John Gray. Jamie Fraser, a Scottish Jacobite officer is held as a prisoner of war on a Lake District estate. He is depressed by the memories of his lost wife and the presence of an illegitimate son to whom he cannot lay claim. A sudden call to London complicates his life even more. At the same time, the legacy of a deceased friend sets Lord John Gray and his brother Hal on a path to pursue a corrupt army officer, Siverly, which leads to the revelation of political secrets and murder. The case takes an unexpected turn when a document in Gaelic, the language of the Scottish Highlands, comes into the hands of the investigation. Jamie is forced to help Gray to keep his secrets. But Gray also keeps secrets that could deprive him of his freedom or his life. The novel is a spin-off from Outlander and will undoubtedly appeal to fans of this series.