Trapped by Richard Brown, Claire finds herself imprisoned for the murder of Malva. Knowing the future, she knows that her imprisonment could last a very long time, since her trial and those of her fellow prisoners are not about to take place.
With her status as a healer, she is called to the bedside of the wife of a high-ranking British officer in charge of managing the rebellion in the region. Jamie tries to find his wife and, using his authority, manages to reach her on the military ship where she is being held. But to free her, the clan leader has to consider a few concessions.