Claire was born in 1918, and served as a nurse in the War - the second world war.

Once a nurse, then a physician, finally a surgeon.

Now a 'conjure-woman' who sees the future - but not nearly well enough.

Claire's husband Jamie was born in 1722, and fought in the War - the Jacobite Rising of 'the Forty-Five'. 1745. Now it's 1777.

The Year of the Hangman. Once a swordsman, once a printer, always a warrior.