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There is something that is not right concerning Monsieur Forez. From the beginning, the reader can sense something different about him. Claire relates: . . . The nuns and orderlies seemed a bit in awe of Monsieur Forez; they never chaffed him or exchanged rude jokes, as they did with most of the other volunteer […]
Continue readingHere is my selection of scenes and quotes ranging from chapters 17 to 22. I have realized that Jamie has a sort of foot fetish since a young age. Jamie and Claire There is the scene in which Claire is majorly concerned about Jamie not being at home late at night. Because somebody tried to […]
Continue readingThis post will concentrate mostly on the Comte St. Germain. Few hours after the rape of Mary Hawkins and the attempt on Claire’s life, Jamie is holding a dinner and the guests include not only friends but also enemies. The unfriendly guests include Silas Hawkins, the Duke of Sandringham and St. Germain. The following comment […]
Continue readingOne enigma of Dragonfly in Amber is the business partnership between St. Germain and Prince Charles. Who recommended them to work together? Readers may suspect the Duke of Sandringham to be involved. However, the reaction of many characters after the announcement of the business enterprise seem to prove otherwise. This bit of news had all […]
Continue readingIn Dragonfly in Amber, there is a scene in which Claire is dreaming of Frank giving a lecture (ch. 10). His topic is about the objects of vertu and the objects of use. This scene is a reference to the dragonfly in amber. According to the author, the dragonfly in amber is “a means of […]
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Note: This is analysis based on chapter 6, 7, 8 and 9. Jamie’s and Claire’s first encounter with Alexander Randall ends in a cliffhanger. Claire faints thinking that Alexander is Black Jack. Of course this is aggravated by Jamie recognizing Alexander also as Jonathan Randall. However, of interest is Claire’s description of Mary Hawkins. . […]
Continue readingNote: This post only includes passages from Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9. Quotes / Passages “Jamie, you can’t hurt it. It’s no bigger than the tip of my finger yet.” . . . “You’re sure?” he asked. “I mean . . . I keep thinking he wouldna like being jounce about . . .” […]
Continue readingThis post is just a summary of the political situation according to Jamie’s and Claire’s perspectives. This post will deal mostly with chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9. I have also included details about two characters who play in a way a political role, the Comte St. Germain and Silas Hawkins. The Political Situation at […]
Continue readingNote: This post is restricted to chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 from Dragonfly in Amber. This post has spoilers since it includes foreshadowing. Here are some details that the reader learns about Jared. He is a Jacobite and a successful businessman. He has a mistress, a married woman. He thinks women are restricted to […]
Continue readingNote: This post is restricted to chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 from Dragonfly in Amber. There are few things about Raymond that attract readers the very first time Claire meets him. He does not only prepare potions and charms but cherry brandy. He associates himself with cabalists and occultists, and that includes the Comte […]
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