Outlander TV: The Execution of Heretics and Witches in Episode 206, “Best Laid Schemes”

Episode 206, “Best Laid Schemes,” is probably the most enjoyable episode of the season. What attracts me while writing down my notes is the type of execution that would be applied to those accused of practicing the black arts. It is different than the one detailed in the books: burning. In fact, it seems that […]

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Outlander DIA Reread: Monsieur Forez, the Crow

There is something that is not right concerning Monsieur Forez. From the beginning, the reader can sense something different about him. Claire relates: . . . The nuns and orderlies seemed a bit in awe of Monsieur Forez; they never chaffed him or exchanged rude jokes, as they did with most of the other volunteer […]

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