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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780385337489
ISBN number: 0385337485
Label: Delta
Manufacturer: Delta
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 336
Printing Date: October 26, 2004
Publishing house: Delta
Release Date: October 26, 2004
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Adored bestselling author Diana Gabaldon brings us the very first book in a new trilogy featuring many of the characters from her wildly popular Outlander series.
In her New York Times bestselling Outlander novels, Diana Gabaldon introduced millions of readers to a dazzling world of history and adventure— a world of vibrant settings and utterly unforgettable characters. Now one of these characters, Major Lord John Grey, opens the door to his own part of this world—eighteenth-century London, a seething anthill of nobility and rabble peopled by soldiers and spies, whores and dukes. Great Britain is battling France for supremacy on three continents—and life is good for a soldier.
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 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. From the bawdy houses of London’s night-world to the stately drawing rooms of the nobility, and from the blood of a murdered corpse to the thundering seas ruled by the majestic fleet of the East India Company, Lord John pursues the elusive trails of a vanishing footman and a woman in purple velvet, who may hold the key to everything—or nothing.
The early days of the Seven Years War come brilliantly to life in this historical mystery by an author whose unique and compelling storytelling has engrossed millions of readers worldwide.
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I expected something different I suppose, but Lord John doesn't inspire me to read any more about him. Give me Jaime Fraser anytime.
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item arrived on time and in expected condition, good seller. Diana Gabaldon's books, all of them, are excellent, you just can't put them down once you get about a third of the way into the very first one you will go zooming through the rest of them like lightning.
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And I hate to say that! I LOVE the Outlander stories and have devoured every one printed since a friend suggested the series last November. Being out of Gabaldon reading material for the very first time in 10 months and headed for vacation, I ordered the very first two in this series and was just really dissapointed in this one. I had to make myself finish it and that is just not usually the case with her stories. I will read the second one and see if it works any better for me. If a fan, for sure give it a try, but my experience was not what I'd hoped for with it.~mz
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Dianna Gabaldon has quickly become my favorite author and I can't get enough of reading her series. Beautifully written book.
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Lord John and the Private Matter is a short novel told from the point of view of Lord John Grey, one of the smaller characters in Gabaldon's wildly successful "Outlander" series.
Lord John Grey is an officer for the British army living in the 18th century. He is an extremely affable character- well educated, funny, polished, heroic and a true gentleman. He also happens to be gay but, for obvious reasons regarding the time, he keeps this fact to himself and a select few.
This story begins with Lord John dining in the 'Beefsteak'...(a local gentleman's club) where he endures an awkward encounter with his cousin's betrothed. When Lord John notices what he thinks is a pox on the man's "member," he is determined to confirm his suspicions and save his cousin from making the same unsavory discovery after her wedding. Lord John contrives a scheme to sever the betrothal without doing damage to his cousin's reputation. At the same time, Lord John is asked to investigate the murder of a suspected traitor.
As the story unfolds, Lord John meets countless unforgettable characters and finds that he is embroiled in an intrigue that becomes a matter of national security.
Ms. Gabaldon imbues her characters with the same wit and charm as always and although this novel isn't as plot driven as the Outlander series, I still found it to be well worth the read.
Finally, the audio version is fantastic. I can't say enough good things about Jeffrey Woodman- he does an amazing job with making each voice distinct and true to real life.
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