Week 8
Chapters 13-14
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Summary: The age-old argument of what makes the best barbecue unfolds. Beans are indeed a musical fruit. Memories endure and bond. Aunt Jocasta is a savvy woman. What makes an honorable man? Jamie makes a confession. A religious event occurs. Marriage cannot wait.
Setting: Mt. Helicon, NC, Late October 1770 with cool, grey, and wet weather.
Active Characters:
- Jamie
- Claire
- Rosamund Lindsay
- Ronnie Sinclair
- Roger
- Brianna
Of Note:
- The great barbecue debate and the memories of Jamaica.
- The “beans” song.
- The bonding effect of Ardsmuir.
- The recollection of Roger telling Jocasta off and ceremony talk.
- Honorable men, Roger and Frank.
- The priest’s “jail” is discovered, and a plan is hatched.
- Jamie’s confession and true motive for wanting to find the priest.
- Roger and Brianna get married.
Interesting Links:
- The history of nightshades.
- More about nightshades.
- Styles of barbecue across the US.
- In-depth article about barbecue styles.
- Transubstantiation
- Catholic Liturgy
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