Part One, O Brave New World, Chapter One, A Hanging in Eden Chapter Two, In Which we Meet a Ghost Summary

Charleston, June 1767

Fergus, Jamie Fraser and his wife Claire, stand on a crowded street in Charleston, South Carolina on a hot day in June 1767. They are there to witness Jamie's comrade, Gavin Hayes, led to the noose. Jamie calls out "Gabhainn! A charaid!" in their native Scottish tongue and Gavin seems a little stronger in his last moments. Another prisoner takes advantage of the excitement over Gavin's hanging and escapes. Jamie's group meets up with another friend, Duncan Innes and Jamie's nephew, Ian. They have traveled from Georgia to South Carolina to arrange passage for Ian back to his mother in Scotland. Ian adds another...