Lord John And The Private Matter
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4.4 • 82 Ratings
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- $15.99
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
A gripping fantasy historical adventure from the international #1 bestselling author of the OUTLANDER series.
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The year is 1757. On a bright June day, Lord John Grey emerges from his club, his mind in turmoil. A nobleman and a high-ranking officer in 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 might well 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 level of society - and threatens all he holds dear. From the bawdy-houses of London's night world to the drawing rooms of the nobility, from the blood of a murdered corpse to the thundering seas of the East India Company, Lord John follows the elusive trail of the woman in green who may hold the key to everything - or to nothing at all.
The early days of the Seven Years War come brilliantly to life in this historical adventure mystery by the acclaimed author whose unique and compelling storytelling has engrossed millions of readers worldwide.
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Readers can't get enough of Lord John And The Private Matter . . .
***** 'This was a fun, suspenseful, historically interesting read.'
***** 'Good read for Outlander fans.'
***** 'If you love Gabaldon's writing and murder mystery novels, then this is the book for you.'
***** 'I was skeptical to start this series but once I started I couldn't put it down. I now have a book hangover.'
***** 'Great! Funny and gripping, totally entertaining.'
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Trouble befalls Lord John Grey (fresh from minor roles in Gabaldon's bestselling Outlander novels) when he accidentally discovers that the Hon. Joseph Trevelyan, his cousin's betrothed, may have what those in 1757 termed "the pox" or "the French disease" syphilis. Before he can figure out an appropriate way to handle this delicate matter, he becomes involved in the investigation of the mysterious and grisly murder of a military colleague suspected of being a spy. Gabaldon (The Fiery Cross; Drums of Autumn; etc.) stitches these two plots together into a compelling narrative that also offers a wealth of juicy details about 18th-century London, especially its homosexual underbelly. Lord John, who reminisces about his dead lover, Hector, and the "lean, hard body" of an old flame, learns that Trevelyan may be traveling from one house of ill repute to another of a different sort: at the Lavender House, both buyers and sellers are men. Among his various trials and tribulations, Lord John must discern the identity of a mysterious figure in a green velvet dress spotted in both of these establishments and investigate the mysterious death of a similarly attired man, found with his face bashed in. Grey is a competent and likable sleuth, and Gabaldon's prose is crisply elegant. Her many fans will be happy to learn that this is the first in a series about the travails of Lord John Grey.
Customer Reviews
Lord John and the private matter
More more more by Diane Gabaldon. Have not read one of her books that I have not thoroughly enjoyed.
LG
Outlander series is one of the most enjoyable stories I have ever read , can't wait for the novel,
One of the most enjoyable reads I've had,can't wait for the sequel's to come out, I've also enjoyed the lord John stories as well