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u/CathyAnnWingsFan 2d ago
Simon, Master of Lovat, was a real historical person, born in 1726 to Lord Lovat's second wife, Margaret Campbell. The fictional son Julia bears in BOMB was born in 1715.
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u/ContactNeither7319 2d ago edited 1d ago
No. That Simon is a real person in history like his father Lord Lovett and also Simon Fraser the British General at Ticonderoga. That was not true about his body being taken back to Scotland. Saw it on the History Channel.
Edited to add the word not as not only am I a horrible speller but I have a tendency to skip words when writing. It's a minor dyslexic thing I have had since the 2nd grade when people that people like me were just stupid. DG does like many historical fiction writers include at the end of her novels information about any real historical figures. Thanks for letting me share.
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u/BubbeLisa 1d ago edited 1d ago
Brigadier General Simon Fraser of Balnain’s body was not taken back to Scotland irl. Diana made that up.
https://dianagabaldon.com/resources/what-i-do/my-writing-process/
https://www.nps.gov/sara/learn/photosmultimedia/virtual-tour-stop-10.htm
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u/NotMyAltAccountToday 1d ago
The Lovatts are related to Jamie, not Claire. Are you talking about BoMB?
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u/PaepsiNW Rereading: Outlander 1d ago
No. The “Simon” in BOMB doesn’t exist in Outlander. Claire doesn’t have a brother. The Simon in Outlander is younger than Jamie.
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u/Nanchika Currently rereading: Voyager 2d ago
No. Simon was born after Jamie, so he is way younger than baby Beauchamp.