I imagine that all of these questions will be explored in great detail in AN ECHO IN THE BONE (book 7). I for one would like to see Lord John switch sides, but as a former British army officer and a staunch Loyalist, he would have to be provided with extremely convincing reasons to do so. Not to mention the fact that it's treason, after all. He would be presented with the same moral dilemma that Jamie faced in DRAGONFLY -- if the Americans lose, he could end up being executed as a traitor. And even if they told him the truth about Claire in an attempt to persuade him that the Americans will win, would he believe them? Even Jamie didn't believe it at first, until he saw it with his own eyes. -- LJG Discussion board

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Date Posted: 04:40:24 11/21/07 Wed
Author: Karen
Subject: I imagine that all of these questions will be explored in great detail in AN ECHO IN THE BONE (book 7). I for one would like to see Lord John switch sides, but as a former British army officer and a staunch Loyalist, he would have to be provided with extremely convincing reasons to do so. Not to mention the fact that it's treason, after all. He would be presented with the same moral dilemma that Jamie faced in DRAGONFLY -- if the Americans lose, he could end up being executed as a traitor. And even if they told him the truth about Claire in an attempt to persuade him that the Americans will win, would he believe them? Even Jamie didn't believe it at first, until he saw it with his own eyes.
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I don't think John's sense of honor would allow him to do so. (NT) -- sharon fisher, 04:59:50 11/21/07 Wed

I agree, Sharon; nor would Jamie's. since he is well aware of John's loyalty. (NT) --

teddie, 06:49:20 11/21/07 Wed

I'm not sure I agree that *Jamie's* sense of honor would prevent him from at least trying to talk John into joining the American side. I can't help feeling that Claire will argue that Jamie should do precisely that. On the other hand, we have already seen, in ABOSAA, that Jamie knows some of his friends will be fighting on the losing side (like Major MacDonald). I just wonder if he will try harder with Lord John than he did with Major MacDonald, given their very close and long-standing friendship. (NT) -- Karen, 06:58:54 11/21/07 Wed

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