“This could be the worthy Lord John Grey’s breakout novel, as readers are treated to large dollops of Outlander hero Jamie Fraser.”—Booklist A captivating return to the world Diana Gabaldon created in her Outlander and Lord John series, The Scottish Prisoner is a masterpiece of epic history, wicked deceit, and scores that can only be settled in blood. London, 1760. For Jamie Fraser, paroled …
London, 1760. For Jamie Fraser, paroled prisoner-of-war, life is coming apart at the seams. In the remote Lake District, where he’s close enough to the son he cannot claim as his own, Jamie’s quiet existence is interrupted first by dreams of his lost wife, then by the appearance of an erstwhile comrade still fighting to rally the Irish. But Jamie has sworn off politics, fighting, and war. Until Lord John Grey shows up with a summons that will take him away from everything he loves—again. Lord John is in possession of explosive documents that expose a damning case of corruption against a British officer. But they also hint at a more insidious danger. Soon Lord John and Jamie are unwilling companions on the road to Ireland, a country whose dark castles hold dreadful secrets, and whose bogs hide the bones of the dead.
Praise for The Scottish Prisoner
“Call it what you will—historical adventure, conspiracy thriller—it’s an engrossing story, masterfully paced, with exciting plot twists, swift reversals, and robust characterizations.”—The Globe and Mail
“As always, Gabaldon goes above and beyond. . . . If you love historical fiction, this book could be a good entrance point into the Outlander world.”—Bookreporter
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This book makes for a great segue from the main part of the Gabaldon series. She expounds in greater depth on one of the most interesting characters in the story of Claire and Jamie.
I strongly recommend it.
Anything by Diana Gabaldon is high on my list, especially if Jamie Fraser is in it !
Typical Diana Galbaldon — FANTASTIC
This is a really good book I highly recommend it! If you want to know the history of what happened in the prison in Scotland you need to read this book. Very good read.
Diana G know how to tell a story.
I do not care for the Lord John series.
Anything Diana Gabaldron writes is wonderful!
This book fills in several holes that were in her Outlander series. I’m so glad I purchased and read this book.
I love the outlander series so I enjoyed reading more about Jamie and Lord John.
Well written book, great detail and story. Keeps you reading, not wanting to stop.
Good history
John grey and Jamie Fraser…….what’s not to like?
Best series ive read in a long time!
Love the characters. Great story!
I love that this book explores one of my favorite secondary characters from the main Outlander series.
I couldn’t get past the subject matter.
Not as engaging as the Outlander series
How can you not like everything from Diana
I just keep reading this series.
Another excellent book from Diana Gabaldon. Although an installment in the Lord John series, I believe The Scottish Prisoner is a must read book for all Outlander fans. This book takes place during the time of Outlander’s Voyager and gives the reader perspective into Jamie’s life while he was paroled at Helwater. In The Scottish Prisoner, Jamie is torn with helping his captors or staying true to his homeland and the cause that brought him to Helwater in the first place. It is a story of struggle, mystery, and loyalty; and the reader may be surprised at the outcome of Jamie’s responses throughout the novel.
This book is another example of how well Gabaldon has done her homework in historical facts. This installment shows how deeply rooted the characters are between the Outlander and Lord John series, rooting them in historical events of Europe in the 1760s. This book can be read as a standalone novel, but is so much richer if you know the backs stories of the two series.