In this highly-anticipated new novel, Diana Gabaldon brings back one of her most compelling characters: the unforgettable Lord John Grey - soldier, gentleman, and no mean hand with a blade. Set in the heart of the eighteenth century, Lord John's world is one of mystery and menace. Diana Gabaldon brilliantly weaves together the strands of Lord John's secret and public lives. Capturing the lonely, tormented, and courageous career of a man who fights for his crown, his honor, and his own secrets, Diana Gabaldon delivers breathtaking human drama, proving once again that she can bring history to life in a way few novelists ever have.

About the Author

Diana Gabaldon is the internationally bestselling author of numerous historical novels. She lives with her family in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Prizes

The latest novel in the popular Lord John series from the international bestseller

Reviews

British nobleman John Grey and highland heartthrob Jamie Fraser share equal time in the third installment of Gabaldon's Lord John novels (Lord John and the Private Matter; Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade). In 1760s England, Jamie is a paroled prisoner of war held in menial servitude on a remote estate. His lot is toilsome but peaceful, and he at least has access to William, Earl of Ellesmere, his secret illegitimate son. This serene life implodes when an erstwhile compatriot from the Jacobite Rising appears, seeking Jamie's aid to reignite the Stuart cause. Meanwhile, Lord John has become enmeshed in an imbroglio of conspiracy, corruption, and murder into which Jamie is inexorably drawn. Verdict In this spirited return to the world first created in Outlander, Gabaldon does an admirable job of incorporating enough elements from each series to satisfy fans of both. The intrigue is complex, at times to a bewildering degree, but this novel is, ultimately, an authentically fashioned historical mystery that allows the author to do what she does best: chronicle the lives of her characters with impeccable detail. Dinna fash, Gabaldon fans, you'll find much to delight in here.-Jeanne Bogino, New Lebanon Lib., NY (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.