Andy Bell is a printer and engraver residing in Edinburgh. He was born in Edinburgh in 1726 and was originally apprenticed to an engraver. He is a real historical figure who co-founded and engraved early editions of the Encyclopedia Britannica.[1]
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Voyager[]
Prior to Claire's arrival, Andrew Bell was a close friend of Jamie Fraser. The two often frequented taverns together. Before departing for the Americas with Claire., Jamie Fraser leaves his printing press in Andy's care.
An Echo in the Bone[]
When Claire and Jamie return to Edinburgh, they bring letters to give to Andy Bell's brother Richard. Upon arrival Jamie is dismayed to realize that Andy has been using his printing press rather than simply storing it. Though their reunion is a joyful one, Andy readily admits to owing Jamie for "renting the services of [Jamie's] beloved.”[2]
Andy is interested in the body of Simon Fraser, and returns to Jamie and Claire's lodgings to take a closer look at the now-leaking casket.
He later suggests to Claire that she write a book about health and hygiene, and offers to print it for free to repay his past use of Jamie's printing press. In the end, with Andy's help, Jamie and Claire write and print a book each.
Personality[]
He is a genial man, though with a slight penchant for shady dealings.
Physical Appearance[]
Andrew Bell's appearance is extremely distinctive - he is four and a half feet tall with short legs and crooked shoulders. He has a very large bulbous nose. Aware of his rather odd appearance, he sometimes dons an even larger Papier-mâché nose to heighten the effect.He normally wears a wig.[3]
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- ↑ Andrew Bell (engraver)
- ↑ An Echo in the Bone, chapter 74.
- ↑ An Echo in the Bone, chapter 74.