In honor of Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser’s birthday–October 20, 1918– here’s Claire’s first scene from WRITTEN IN MY HEART’S OWN BLOOD. (NO, I don’t have pub date for this book. I’m not done _writing_ it, for heaven’s sake. When it’s done, I’ll tell you, OK? (I’m hoping to have it finished by the end of 2012. Meanwhile, THE SCOTTISH PRISONER and Jamie will perhaps help tide you over–that one comes out next month–November 29th)) WRITTEN IN MY OWN HEART’S BLOOD Copyright 2011 Diana Gabaldon Mrs. Figg was smoothly spherical, gleamingly black, and inclined to glide silently up behind one like a menacing ball-bearing. “What’s this?” she barked, manifesting herself suddenly behind Jenny. “Holy Mother of God!” Jenny whirled, eyes round and hand pressed to her chest. “Who in God’s name are you?” “This is Mrs. Figg,” I said, feeling a surreal urge to laugh, despite–or maybe because of–recent events. “Lord John Grey’s cook. And Mrs. Figg, this is Mrs. Murray. My, um…my…” “Your good-sister,” Jenny said firmly. She raised one […]
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