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DRAGONFLY IN AMBER

by Diana Gabaldon

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CH FIRST NAME LAST NAME DESCRIPTION
Pro ClaireRandall Narrator and Protagonist. Aka: Claire Fraser/ Lady Broch Tuarach / Sassenach/Dr. Claire Beauchamp-Randall.
1Roger WakefieldThe historian Claire asked help.
 Reginald WakefieldRoger's adopted father. Aka: Reverend Wakefield.
 Brianna RandallClaire' daugher. Aka: Bree/Brianna Fraser.
 Frank RandallClaire's 20th century husband. Aka: Frank Wolverton Randall.
 Charles Edward StuartA former prince of Scotland. Aka: Bonnie Prince Charlie.
 Duke of Cumberland  Commander of the British government forces at Culloden.
 Simon FraserJames Fraser's grandsire. Aka: Lord Lovat.
 Mrs. GrahamThe Reverend's former housekeeper.
 Fiona GrahamMrs. Graham's granddaughter.
 Geillis DuncanAnother outlander. Aka: Gillian Edgars.
 Mrs. ThomasLandlady of the guesthouse where Claire and Brianna stay.
2George MurrayOne of the Jacobite leaders.
 Donald CameronOne of the Jacobite leaders. Aka: Donald Cameron of Lochiel.
 Donald MurrayOne of the three names Roger finds.
 Alexander MacKenzie FraserOne of the death roll names Roger finds.
 John Graham FraserOne of the death roll names Roger finds.
 James FraserClaire's 18th century husband. Aka: James Alexander Malcolm Mackenzie Fraser/ Red Jaimie/ Lord Broch Tuarach.
 Young Simon FraserSon of Simon Fraser. Aka: Master of Lovat.
 The Aged FarmerLocal villager Roger questions.
 King George IIThe British monarch during the Jacobite Rising of 1745.
 Mr. BuchanA village merchant in Inverness.
 Edward TeachReferenced by Roger.
 Henry MorganReferenced by Roger.
3Queen VictoriaCurrent queen in 20th century.
 Jane  Brianna's friend.
4James StuartFather of Prince Charles. Aka: James Francis Edward Stuart/ The Old Pretender/ Chevalier St. George/ James III
 Jonathan RandallAncestor of Frank. Aka: Jonathan Wolverton Randall/ Black Jack/ Johnny.
 Dr. BartholomewLocal doctor after Claire returned in 18th century.
 Derick GowanA parishioner noted in the Reverend's journal.
 Maggie BrownA local woman whose hurried marriage is noted in the journal.
 William DundeeMarried Maggie.
 June DundeeDaughter of William.
 Herbert  The Reverend's dog.
 Dr. AbernathyA researcher known to Claire.
5William WatsonOne of historical figure's gravestone was seen. Aka: Bailie William Watson.
 Saint KildaA saint carved stone figure inside the kirk.
 Murtagh FraserJamie's loyal kinsman. Aka: Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser.
6The ChambermaidFrench Chamber made at the inn.
 Alexander FraserJamie's uncle. Aka: Abbot of Ste. Anne.
 Jared FraserJamie's cousin in Paris. Aka: Jared Munro Fraser.
 King Louis XVKing of France. Aka: Louis XV of France.
 Brother AmbroseA friend of Claire's from the Abbey of Ste. Anne.
 Brother AlfonseA monk from the Abbey of Ste. Anne.
 Annabelle MacRannochGifted Claired with a green velvet gown. Aka: Lady Annabelle MacRannoch.
 Captain PortisThe captain of the ship Arianna.
 The Sick ManA man aboard the Patagonia with smallpox.
 Captain  Captain of the Patagonia.
 Monsieur PamplemousseTubby official in the port.
 Comte St. GermainOwner of Patagonia ship. Aka: Monsieur le Comte St. Germain.
 The Harbor MasterIn charge of burning Patagonia ship.
 The OarsmenOperatives of the harbor. Aka: Towboat Captains.
7Madame MargueriteParlormaid in Jared's household.
 Louise de RohanA noblewoman and a friend of Claire in France. Aka: Princess Louise de La Tour de Rohan.
 King Philip VCousin of James Stuart. Aka: Philip V of Spain.
 Pope Clement XIPapal support of James Stuart.
 Pope Benedict XIIISuccessor of Pope Clement XI.
 Earl MarischalOlder Scottish noble.
 Balhaldy  Accompanying the older scottish noble.
 Magnus  Jared Fraser's butler.
 Duc d'Orléans  French nobleman responsible for guiding visitors and petitioners before the King.
 Duc de Neve  Courtier of the King.
 Ian MurrayJamie's childhood friend. Aka: Ian Gordon Murray.
8Madame VionnetHead cook at Jared's House.
 Silas HawkinsA merchant in Paris.
 Mary HawkinsSilas Hawkins' niece.
 Vicomte MarignyPotential husband of Mary Hawkins.
 Marcus MacRannochWitness to Jack Randall's death at Wentworth Prison.
 Monsieur RaymondA mysterious apothecary and a friend of Claire.
 Shopgirl  Raymond's assistant.
 La Vicomtesse de Rambeau  She seeks a black potion for revenge.
9Annalise de MarillacA friend of Jamie in his time in Paris.
 Gérard GobelinProminent banker in Paris.
 Madame Nesle de La TourelleMistress of King Louis.
 Monsieur GenetWealthy shipping magnate.
 Vicomte de Rambeau  A sexually forward French nobleman.
 Comte de Sévigny  Part of the Parisian social gossip.
 Madame de Pérignon  Court lady representing extreme fashion standards.
 Duchesse de Rouen  Another fashionable lady at Court.
 Marie d'ArbanvilleSomeone who knows Master Raymond
 Mrs. LincolnMentioned in Claire's joking comment.
 Joseph DuverneyFrench Minister of Finance. Aka: Monsieur Duverney.
 Colum MacKenzieJamie's motherside uncle.
 Duke of Sandringham  English nobleman and familiar to Claire.
 Duchess of Claymore  Stylish middle-aged English lady attending the King's luncheon.
 Queen of France  Part of the English visitor audience.
10 AlexanderRandall Jonathan Randall's brother.
11 Herr JohannesGerstmann The King's singing-master.
 Gerard DuverneySon of Monsieur Duverney. Aka: Monsieur Duverney the Younger
 Duc di Castellotti  Young guest at Louise's party.
 Madame de Ramage  Dignified lady of the Queen's household.
 Charles GauloiseJamie's rival for Annalise's affection during their youth.
 Mother HildegardeA nun, in charge of L'Hôpital des Anges. Aka: Mother Hildegarde de Gascogne.
 Earl of Mar  Another Jacobite figure writing to Jamie.
 Janet FraserJamie's sister. Aka: Jenny/ Janet Fraser Murray.
 Quentin Lambert BeauchampClaire's uncle. Aka: Uncle Lamb.
 William FraserJamie's dead older brother.
 Madame LaserreLouise's personal groomer.
12 SisterAngelique Nun working with Mother Hildegarde.
 Madame LambertOne of visiting lady with Claire at L'Hôpital des Anges.
 Monsieur ParnelleA visiting urinoscopist, jeweler, and maker of trusses.
 Bouton  Mother Hildegarde's small white dog.
 Sister CecileAnother nun working with Mother Hildegarde.
 Monsieur VoleruOne of the less competent physicians.
 Father BalmainA priest who reacts fearfully to Bouton.
 Fergus  A pickpocketer and hired by Jamie. Aka: Claudel.
 Thomas SheridanElderly tutor to the Prince Charles.
 Madame EliseBrothel owner.
13 MadameRouleaux Expert in abortions.
 Jules de RohanLouise's husband. Aka: Prince de Rohan/ Jules de La Tour de Rohan.
 Monsieur GeyerThe tailor from Vendome.
14 Comte de Palles  The possible Mary Hawkins's romantic interest.
 Mr. HawkinsMary's father.
 Monsieur ForezThe king's executionist.
 Fernand  Jamie's coachman.
15 Manzetti  Italian banker from Salerno.
 Clementina SobieskiCharles Stuart's late mother.
 Johann Sebastian BachA musical composer.
 St. AnselmA saint who decided to pursue a life devoted to usefulness and service.
 Sister MadeleineA nun with Mother Hildegarde.
 Jean‑Philippe RameauA friend of Mother Hildegarde.
16 Comtesse de Brabant  A friendly French noblewoman.
 Monsieur FlècheThe Royal Physician summoned to treat Claire.
 Plato  Monsieur Flèche's assistant.
17 HenryStuart Prince Charles's younger brother.
 Monsieur MillefleursA wealthy Parisian banker and Jacobite sympathizer.
 Alasdair MacDonellA Scottish Jacobite clan leader visiting Paris. Aka: Alasdair MacDonell of Glengarry/ Glengarry.
 Duc di Castellotti  An Italian duke.
 The Duchess of Castellotti  Wife of Duc di Castellotti.
 Faith FraserClaire's unborn baby.
18 AlbertDanton One of the Masked man who assaulted Claire and Mary.
 Other Masked manDanton's men.
 General d'ArbanvilleHusband of Madame d'Arbanville.
19 EllenMacKenzie Fraser Jamie's mother.
20  O'Brien An incompetent agent working for Prince Charles Stuart.
 Helen HawkinsWife of Mary's uncle.
21 FletcherGordon An officer in Wentworth prison.
 Marley  Jonathan Randall's orderly.
 Dougal MacKenzieJamie's another uncle in mother side.
 Vicomte de Busca  French noble rumored to belong to a secret society.
 Charmisse SonsAnother rumored member of the secret society.
22 PopeBenedict XIV Suggested the King of Spain not to support Prince Charles.
 Brother AnselmA monk from the abbey after the Wentworth prison event.
 Bishop of Paris  Clergyman accompanying the aristocratic party.
 Philibert PrudhommeOne of the nobles in the aristocrat party.
 Comtesse St. GermainWife of Comte St. Germain.
 Madame PrudhommeWife of Monsieur Prudhomme.
 Madame MontresorOne of the nobles in the aristocrat party.
 Mathilde de NeveWife of Duc de Neve.
23 JohnSutter Jamie saw hanged in Wentworth prison.
 Willie MacLeodAnother prisoner in Wentworth.
24 AlfredLord Tennyson A poet mentioned by Claire.
 Jacques VincennesWitnessed Jamie declared a duel to a british in a brothel.
25 St. RaymondNonnatus Saint called out by Mother Hildegarde.
 Sister CelesteOne of the nuns at the L'Hôpital des Anges.
 Marian JenkinsonA nurse in Claire's training days.
 Lieutenant HanleyA man mentioned in Claire's memory from her nurse training days.
26 Hugo  Louise's footman.
 Comte MedardOwner of land where Protestants are hanged.
 Berta  Louise's housekeeper in Fontainebleau estate.
 Maurice  Louise's servant in Fontainebleau estate.
 Walter LaurentA protestant. Aka: Reverend Walter Laurent.
 du Carrefours  A famous organizer and the leader of a ring of unspeakable vice and depravity.
27 MonsieurClouseau A prominent society physician from Paris.
 Yvonne  Louise's maid in Fontainebleau estate.
 Mary MagdaleneClaire thought of while preparing for the mission for her husband.
 Mata HariAnother woman, Claire thought of while preparing for the mission for her husband.
 Sister MinèrveA nun in Convent of the Angels.
 Saint AugustineA saint who studied astrology.
 The Hooded JudgesMembers of secret society hiding under a hood.
28 AStable-lad Fought fergus in the stable of Fontainebleau estate.
 Madame BonheurSenior midwife at the L'Hôpital des Anges.
 François  Louise's footman.
29 TheTwo Ancient Lovers The bones discovered in the cave.
30 MargaretMurray Jamie's infant niece and Jenny's daughter. Aka: Maggie.
 James MurrayJenny's elders son. Aka: Young Jamie/ James Fraser Murray.
 Ronald MacNabA former tenant who betrayed Jamie.
 Mary MacNabWidow of Ronald MacNab.
 Rabbie MacNabRonald MacNab's son.
 Brian FraserJamie's father.
31 Henride Rohan Louise's newly born child.
 John ErskineA Jacobite supporter that writes to Jamie.
 Father MacMurtryA local priest.
 Mrs. CrookA household servant in Lallybroch when Jamie and Ian are kids. Aka: Coker.
 Weston FrasersLallybroch tenants.
32 WalterO'Bannion Reilly Writer of guide book for growing potato. Aka: Sir Walter O'Bannion Reilly.
 Tom  One of Lallybroch tenant.
 Willie MacNabOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Mrs. WillieOne of Lallybroch tenant.
 Mrs. MurrayOne of Lallybroch tenant.
 Alexander KincaidOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Dorcas  One of Lallybroch tenant.
33 JohnMurray Ian Murray's father.
 Hamish MacKenzieColum's son.
 Hugh MunroJamie's old acquaintance and gifted Claire a piece of amber.
 Mrs. GibsonVillage woman in Broch Mordha.
34 Katherine MaryMurray Jenny's newly born daughter.
 Mrs. MartinsLocal midwife.
 Jocasta CameronJamie's aunt.
 Clanranald  One of the Highland leaders.
 Stewart of Appin  One of the Highland leaders.
 Alexander MacDonaldOne of the Highland leaders. Aka: Alexander MacDonald of Keppoch.
 Angus MacDonaldOne of the Highland leaders. Aka: Angus MacDonald of Scotus.
35 AntoineWalsh A merchant.
 Aeneas MacDonaldA banker and a Jacobite.
 Jenny CameronThe sister of the Cameron clan chief.
 Ross  A smith Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Joseph Fraser KirbyOne of Lallybroch tenant.
 Brendan KirbySon of Joseph Fraser Kirby.
36 Donas  Jamie's horse.
 Wallace FraserOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Sorley McClureOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 William GreyA sixteen-year-old English that attempted to kill Jamie.
 George McClureSorley's brother and Jamie's soldier.
 Viscount MeltonFather of William Grey.
 General CopeThe English General that Williams group will be joining soon.
 Miguel de CervantesA historical figure.
 Adam  A biblical reference.
 Eve  Also a biblical reference.
 The Tranent housewifeA who kindly provides Claire with a towel and comb.
   DrummondNominal co-commander of the Jacobite army. Aka: Duke of Perth.
   O'SullivanIrish advisor to Prince Charles.
 Hugh CameronJenny Cameron's brother.
 Archie CameronJanny Cameron's associate.
 Richard AndersonA local villager. Aka: Richard Anderson of Whitburgh.
 Mrs. MacPhersonWife of a Highland soldier.
 Mrs. McMurdoA helper in the makeshift hospital.
 Charles RadcliffeJacobite supporter and advisor.
 Gilbert MunroJacobite supporter and advisor.
 Father BeninPraying for the dying Jacobite soldiers.
 Alexander MacDonellA highland leader. Aka: Alexander MacDonell of Keppoch.
 Hamish MacBethOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Father HugoPriest in the storytelling.
 Simenon  Fellow soldier in the storytelling.
   McMurdoOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Kent  One of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Bobby MacNabOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Geordie MacNabOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Will FraserOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Ewan FraserOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Geoffrey McClureOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 William MurrayOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Rufus MurrayOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Geordie Paul FraserOne of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 Simon  One of Lallybroch tenant and Jamie's soldier.
 The French PriestA priest from Keppoch.
 The PipersClanranald's Pipers signaling the charge.
37 AngusMhor Colum's servant.
 Laoghaire MacKenzieThe woman who likes to steal Jamie from Claire.
 Hugh MacKenzieHusband of Laoghaire.
 Lord ElchoScottish Jacobite supporter.
 Lord BalmerinoScottish Jacobite supporter.
 Don Francisco de la QuintanaSpanish representative observing the Jacobite force.
 Elder TullibardineAdviser to Prince Charles.
 Lord KilmarnockA Jacobite nobleman staying at Holyrood.
 Young KilmarnockThe young son of Lord Kilmarnock.
 Ned GowanA lawyer loyal to Clan MacKenzie who helped Claire before.
 Letitia MacKenzieColum's wife.
 Alex MacDonaldAnother Macdonlad that Colum talked to about supporting Prince Charles.
 The William SistersThree nearly identical daughters of a wealthy merchant.
 Lady MurrayGeorge Murray's wife.
 John SimpsonMaster of the Sword-makers Guild of Glasgow.
 Young John SimpsonSon of John Simpson.
 Robert the Bruce  A medieval Scottish king.
 Jacob DeWittA painter had been commissioned by Charles II.
 Martin ElginbrodDead man with tomb in Holyrood.
38 FrancisTownsend A saturnine man, favored by Prince Charles.
 Mr. HaughA local apothecary in Edinburgh.
 Ewan CameronHe is the person in charge of intelligence operations for the Jacobite cause at Holyrood.
 William RandallAlex and Jack's elder brother.
 General HawleyA British general whose movements Randall offers to reveal.
 Jenny HaOwner of tavern.
39 LordOgilvy Nobleman, eldest son of the Earl of Airlie.
 Stewart of Appin  Scottish nobleman leading 400 men from Aberdeen and Banff shires.
 Lord PitsligoNobleman responsible for much of the Highland cavalry.
 Lewis GordonDuke of Gordon's younger brother.. Aka: Lord Lewis Gordon.
40 PrimroseCampbell Lord Lovat's third wife.
 Margaret GrantLord Lovat's second wife.
 Dowager Lady LovatLord Lovat's first wife.
 William of Orange  English king whom Lovat also served.
 Unnamed Castel MaidMother of Brian Fraser.
 Lady Frances FraserJamie's aunt.
 Graham  Lovat's cousin.
 Aline FraserFrances's younger sister.
 Maisri  A seer (woman with sight) of Lord Lovat.
 Dame AlisetLegendary "white lady".
 Farquharsons  Possible clan that will join Jacobite rebellion.
41 ThomasFraser A long-dead Fraser ancestor.
 Lachlan GibbonsA man warned by Maisri before.
 Lady Sarah FraserAnother long-dead Fraser ancestor.
 Gideon  Lord Lovat's secretary.
 Dr. MenziesLovat's physician.
42 ArthurDuncan Geillis Duncan's husband.
 Mr. WaterfordA banker.
 Mr. SamuelsPawnbroker.
 Duke of Perth  A Jacobite leader.
 Aunt MildredMary's aunt in Edinburgh.
43 LabhriunnMacIan A Highland piper.
 Willie Coulter MacKenzieOne of Dougal's men.
 Rupert MacKenzieOne of Dougal's closest companions.
 Gordon McLeodA highland leader.
44 CorporalRowbotham A kind, middle-aged English corporal.
 Captain BledsoeRescued Claire from MacKenzie in Falkirk.
 Captain MainwaringEnglish officer that escorts Claire.
 Unnamed English OfficerA British soldier who tries to force brandy into Claire after Falkirk.
 Private DobbsYoung, stubborn English private assigned to escort Claire.
 Colonel Gordon MacLeish CampbellA Lowland Scot in command of one of the Elector's regiments.
 Garvie  Colonel Campbell's private orderly.
 Jessie  Attempts to take advantage of Claire during her escape attempt.
 Walmisley  Butler or senior servant of the Duke of Sandringham.
 Mr. Isaacson2nd po
 Unnamed MaidservantAssists in preparing Claire's room in the house of Duke of Sandringham.
 Mrs. GibsonHousekeeper of Duke of Sandringham that Mary bribed.
 Ewan GibsonHugh Munro's teenage stepson.
 Mrs. MunroHugh Munro's wife.
46 Lord GeorgeMurray A Jacobite leader.
 Alec McMahon MacKenzieOne-eyed Master of Horse at Castle Leoch.
47 Catullus  Classical poet.
 Lord AncrumSaved Kilmarnock temporarily.
   HogarthSource of anecdote about Lovat.
 William Buccleigh MacKenzieRoger's ancestor.
 William John MacKenzieWilliam Buccleigh's adoptive father.
 Sarah InnesWilliam Buccleigh's adoptive mother.
48 GregEdgars Husband of Geillis Duncan in 20th century.
 Dr. McEwanDirector of the Institute for the Study of Highland Folklore and Antiquities.
 Mrs. AndrewsReceptionist at the Institute for the Study of Highland Folklore and Antiquities.
 
 
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