Outlander: The Post that I Wrote for Outlander Central About Raymond and Claire (Link)

Here is the link to the post that I wrote for Outlander Central. I aim at establishing a connection between Raymond and Claire. Most of the details have been discussed in several of my posts. However, I decided to merge all these details into one. I also added new information to it. Enjoy! I will […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: La Dame Blanche and Les Disciples du Mal

La Dame Blanche In Dragonfly in Amber, Claire acquires the reputation of being “La Dame Blanche.” Of course, if there is somebody to be blamed for it, that would be Jamie. He told other nobles that his wife was “La Dame Blanche,” so that they would not consider him unmanly for being faithful to her. […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: St. Raymond

The purpose of this post is to explain Raymond’s healing skills and his real nature. Here is a link in which the author explains who Raymond is. He is a shaman, an experienced time-traveler, and probably an ancient Celt. Claire is his descendant. http://www.dianagabaldon.com/resources/faq/faq-about-the-characters/ While discussing the Hippocratic Oath, Raymond asks Claire whether she has sworn […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: Raymond’s Ossuary as a Reference to the Dragonfly in Amber

Chapter 16 is a short but fascinating read. If all the details are taken into consideration, they hint to the fact that both Master Raymond and Claire are related. Furthermore, they reveal the identity of Master Raymond as an ancient Celt. There is also the incident associated with the bitter cascara. Who bought this substance? […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: Master Raymond, the Frog

Note: This post is restricted to chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 from Dragonfly in Amber.  There are few things about Raymond that attract readers the very first time Claire meets him. He does not only prepare potions and charms but cherry brandy. He associates himself with cabalists and occultists, and that includes the Comte […]

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