The Fiery Cross

The Fiery Cross is the fifth novel in Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series, set in 1771 North Carolina as the American Revolution begins to brew. The story follows Jamie and Claire Fraser as Jamie is called to join a militia, placing him in a dangerous position between his loyalty to the Crown and the approaching conflict. The book explores themes of family, loyalty, and the looming war, as the Frasers and their extended family navigate the growing unrest and political turmoil of the era.