NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Diana Gabaldon weaves a dazzling tale of history, intrigue, and suspense in this first novel featuring one of her most popular characters from the Outlander saga: Lord John Grey. The year is 1757. On a clear morning in mid-June, Lord John Grey emerges from London’s Beefsteak Club, his mind in turmoil. A nobleman and a high-ranking officer in His Majesty’s army, Grey … His Majesty’s army, Grey has just witnessed something shocking. But his efforts to avoid a scandal that might destroy his family are interrupted by something still more urgent: The Crown appoints him to investigate the brutal murder of a comrade-in-arms who may have been a traitor. Obliged to pursue two inquiries at once, Major Grey finds himself ensnared in a web of treachery and betrayal that touches every stratum of English society—and threatens all he holds dear.
Praise for Lord John and the Private Matter
“[A] thoroughly entertaining and wonderfully witty historical mystery set in the richly detailed, occasionally bawdy world of Georgian England.”—Booklist
“Packed with vivid description and detail. Gabaldon aptly transports readers to eighteenth-century London, with all its reeking humanity and glitteringly elegant excess.”—BookPage
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If you have questions about Lord John, this book will answers them and give you even more to think about. The book is well written and shows a depth and vulnerability of Lord John not addressed in the Outlander series. It also give you some background to what is going on during that time in England and Scotland which enriches the entire series.
Not normally my cup of tea, as Lord John is gay, but I kept reading as a character study to understand him better. Gabaldon was always circumspect, as Lord John would have been, as well. The story plays out as a mystery, and as such, works splendidly!
Gibaldon never fails to keep her readers interested. This page-turner reminds us of this author’s terrific skill in drawing her characters. After reading all of the Outlander books, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Lord John stood on his own.
Lord John is from the Outkander Series, that is way I read it, but found I liked this story as well! Looking forward to reading more about Lord John!
I was hesitant about reading a story just about Lord John, but I’ve since read more than 1 of the Lord John books & enjoyed each of them.
If you’re thinking, like I did, that this was going to be like the Outlander series, Think again. In fact, RUN! Very disappointed in this beyond dull read
I love anything Ms Gabaldon writes; I love the Lord John character. She brings to life the 1750s in such a brilliant way ~ the characters become people; the mystery is astounding; you WANT to help!!! GREAT read!
Love Lord John
I have loved all of Diana’s book. Her attention to detail (and research) is amazing!
Essential reading for fans of the Lord John character from the Outlander series. I loved it!
I love all the Lord John books, and wish there were more.
I twist from the Outlander series and exposes the difficulty and life within London 200 years ago. It clearly shows the life differences between the haves and have nots. An interesting read.
I had not read any of Gabaldon’s work, but this book made me a fan. Now I can’t get enough!
I love Lord John Grey in the Outlander novels. I was interested in more back story on Lord John. This book did drag on a lot. It could have been shortened significantly. However, I do enjoy getting into Lord John’s mind and seeing his interactions. I also enjoyed the story of how Tom became his Valet. I hope to have more from Lord Melton and Minnie in future books.
It helps fill in the story of Lird John in the Outlander series. I love love this character!
I have not read this particular book but LOVED The Outlander Series. Can’t get myself to watch the TV series because I feel it may change the images I have in my head about Jaime and Claire.
Diana Gabaldon never disappoints!
I love any book by Diana Gabaldon!! She has a fabulous writing style.
This is a great companion novel to the Outlander series.
Having seen and enjoyed the Outlander series, but having never read anything by Gabaldon, I had to read this, when it came up. A bit more procedural than i had thought it would be but it was still quite enjoyable. Very English uppercrust as well since that is the world Lord John occupies though it definitely explores the underbelly of that world.