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7 days ago
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Outlander's Diana Gabaldon addresses Jamie Fraser's fate in final book
Outlander creator Diana Gabaldon is working on the final book Outlander creator Diana Gabaldon has shared the destiny of her renowned protagonist Jamie Fraser, portrayed by Sam Heughan, in her book series, reports the Scottish Daily Express. Currently penning the 10th and concluding volume of the Outlander saga, entitled A Blessing For A Warrior Going Out, she recently took to Facebook to address fans' concerns sparked by the seemingly portentous title: "No, that doesn't mean Jamie's going to die." Clarifying the confusion, Gabaldon stated it was not a "death blessing", but the Blessing of St. Michael, intended for a warrior on the verge of undertaking an essential and dangerous mission. The reassurance allows fans to temporarily set aside their worries - yet with Jamie's ghost making an appearance in the inaugural novel, and his lack of immortality established, it's inferred the character will eventually succumb. Many followers of the series anticipate that Gabaldon's final literary endeavour will offer closure regarding the enigma of Jamie's ghost. Over time, Gabaldon has peppered hints about this mysterious apparition that manifests in 1940s Inverness, immediately before Claire Fraser (interpreted by Caitríona Balfe) travels through the stones into Jamie's era. Among these veiled revelations, the author has intimated that the ghost seems to be a 25 year old Jamie as he was at Culloden. Yet, Gabaldon also tempered this with the notion that ghosts have the autonomy to choose how they appear, detached from the age they were at the time of death. She further expounded that contrary to some theories, the phenomenon isn't Jamie performing any kind of astral projection across time - rather, it is indeed his spirit from after his demise. Gabaldon has not yet set a completion date for her forthcoming novel, A Blessing For A Warrior Going Out. However, she did offer fans a sneak peek into the book with an excerpt that depicts Jamie in his later years, showing signs of frailty. Meanwhile, fans eagerly anticipate the eighth and final season of Outlander, which Starz has hinted will be released "soon". The television series and the books have taken significantly different paths, especially after the season seven finale suggested Faith Fraser might have survived, despite being stillborn in the novels. The upcoming season is expected to provide its own explanation for Jamie's ghostly presence, although it remains unclear if this will align with Gabaldon's literary version, which is likely to be published post the airing of season eight. With the drama set to pursue a narrative distinct from the original books, audiences should brace themselves for two uniquely crafted endings to the Outlander saga across the respective mediums.
Irish Daily Star
22-04-2025
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- Irish Daily Star
Outlander creator Diana Gabaldon 'forgot' detail about villain
Outlander author Diana Gabaldon had to be jogged about a significant detail in her books after she queried the show's producers about the inclusion of a character in the Starz series. The second season of Outlander saw Jamie (portrayed by Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) throwing a dinner party in Paris. The couple were fervently trying to alter the course of history, aiming to prevent the catastrophic Battle of Culloden from happening and stop Bonnie Prince Charlie (Andrew Gower) from journeying to Scotland in an attempt to regain the throne. As part of their plotting, they hosted a dinner party and invited some crucial guests including Bonnie Prince Charlie, the Duke of Sandringham (Simon Callow), and various French nobles including the Comte St. Germain (Stanley Weber) and his wife the Comtesse St. Germain (Gaia Weiss). However, it appears that author Gabaldon completely overlooked the Comtesse, as previously disclosed in the official Outlander podcast, reports the Scottish Daily Express . Screenwriter and producer Toni Graphia stated: "The Comte St Germain shows up and he's a surprise guest and that woman - that is his wife. The Comte St Germain was a secret time traveller (Image: STARZ) "I had a really great time watching the [fans] when we released the photos of the dinner party, long before the season started, all the fans trying to guess who is this woman at the dinner table? Who is she?" "The answer they'll find out in this episode [La Dame Blanche] was that she was the Comte's wife." Graphia revealed, "Which is something that Diana had in the book [Dragonfly In Amber] that was only one sentence. Diana herself actually forgot it." She recounted a humorous exchange with the author: "So when I wrote in the script that the Comte brings his wife, Diana actually sent a note that said, 'The Comte doesn't have a wife.' I said, 'Actually, he does. It's in the book. You wrote it!'". "And she laughed and said, 'Oh my gosh, I forgot it! I forgot that he had a wife that I wrote that.'". Claire and the Comte St Germain were enemies in Outlander (Image: STARZ) Graphia added, "Which is understandable considering how gigantic the books are and how many she's written and how long ago she wrote it." She further explained, "But he did have a wife and we were like, 'Perfect, we'll put her in the dinner party' and everyone was trying to figure out for the longest time who she was." In Gabaldon's novels, the Comte is unveiled as another time traveller with connections to Master Raymond (Dominique Pinon), both aware of their unique abilities. The future of the Comte on the show is uncertain, but in the books, he's intertwined with Fergus Fraser's (César Domboy) narrative, hinting that the young man might be his son and heir to a substantial fortune and estate. The Comte St Germain and his wife attended the dinner party in Outlander (Image: STARZ) Gabaldon is currently working on her next book, the yet-to-be-named 10th installment of the Outlander series, which is anticipated to conclude the sprawling tale. However, fans shouldn't hold their breath for the novel's release before the eighth season premieres and concludes the television adaptation. However, the creators of the Starz adaptation have already made it clear that the TV version will deviate from the original books. The grand finale of the Outlander series is anticipated to conclude Jamie and Claire's sweeping saga differently than the novels, with fans eagerly awaiting answers about Jamie's ghost, a mystery that has been lingering since the show's debut episode. Outlander season 7 is available to buy now on Digital and is streaming on MGM+ via Prime Video now
