Outlander's William Ransom and tragic fate of his mother Geneva explored

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The seventh season of the popular Starz historical drama, Outlander, concluded recently, much to the sadness of its fans. The season featured an extended run of 16 episodes, drawing from Diana Gabaldon's novels A Breath of Snow and Ashes and An Echo in the Bone.One of the major developments in the season was the introduction of a grown-up William Ransom, portrayed by Charles Vandervaart, who is now serving in the British army in America.With the explosive conclusion to season seven, which saw Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) question whether her and Jamie's (Sam Heughan) firstborn daughter Faith was still alive, some are now wondering about William's parentage.Here's a refresher on the backstory of his mother, Geneva Dunsany, played by Hannah James, and the circumstances surrounding William's conception.Jamie became an indentured servant at the English estate of Helwater after being released from Ardsmuir Prison for his involvement in the Jacobite Rebellion.

Known as Alexander MacKenzie or Mac the groom, he served the Dunsany family while concealing his true identity.Despite his low profile, Jamie attracted the attention of the eldest Dunsany daughter, Geneva, who blackmailed him into sleeping with her before her marriage to a much older man.

She threatened to expose Jamie as a Jacobite if he refused, which would result in his dismissal from Helwater and potential return to prison.

Jamie complied with Geneva's demands, only to discover later she had become pregnant with their child, despite his request for her to take precautions, reports the Express US.