Lord John and the Private Matter | DIANA GABALDON

Lord John and the Private Matter | DIANA GABALDON | Lord John Private Matter

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	Lord John and the Private Matter DIANA GABALDON Delacorte, 2003 - 320 pages average customer review:based on 163 reviews view larger image
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Adored bestselling author Diana Gabaldon brings us the 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 green 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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Love This Series!!!

Dianna Gabaldon has quickly become my favorite author and I can't get enough of reading her series. Beautifully written book.

Lord John Private Matter

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 first one you will go zooming through the rest of them like lightning.

Not on par with Outlander but still an entertaining, character driven story.

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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Lord John - soso

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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