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The residents of Wheelock, Massachusetts, can trace their origins back to Carrymuir in Scotland. As per the town’s history, the MacDonald clan from Carrymuir were relocated to America in the 1700s by their chief, Cameron MacDonald I, who traded his participation in the Battle of Culloden for his kinsmen’s safety.
The history of Carrymuir and the specific story surrounding Cameron MacDonald I are both significant. Carrymuir’s connection to Wheelock’s history is referenced multiple times over the course of the book, with Angus having frequent dreams and visions of the Scottish town. The townspeople of Wheelock being able to trace their lineage over multiple centuries back to Carrymuir underlines the importance placed on ancestral history and familial ties. Similarly, the story of Cameron MacDonald I arranging safe passage for his people while risking his life highlights the responsibilities of the head of the clan.
These are the reasons that lead to Cam becoming police chief, a position inherited across generations and one that comes with the responsibility to protect and serve. Both Camerons are expected to do things for their people they don’t necessarily want to do as individuals but must by virtue of their position and the responsibilities it carries.
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