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Lord John Grey Ser.: Lord John and the Private Matter : A Novel by Diana Gabaldon (2004, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)

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She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband. Gabaldon aptly transports readers to eighteenth-century London, with all its reeking humanity and glitteringly elegant excess.".

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Diana Gabaldon weaves a dazzling tale of history, intrigue, and suspense in this first novel featuring one of her most popular characters from the Outlander saga: Lord John Grey. 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. Praise for Lord John and the Private Matter "[A] thoroughly entertaining and wonderfully witty historical mystery set in the richly detailed, occasionally bawdy world of Georgian England." -- Booklist "Packed with vivid description and detail. Gabaldon aptly transports readers to eighteenth-century London, with all its reeking humanity and glitteringly elegant excess." -- BookPage

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385337485
ISBN-13
9780385337489
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30794287

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Book Title
Lord John and the Private Matter : a Novel
Author
Diana Gabaldon
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Historical, Romance / Time Travel, Historical, Fantasy / Historical
Publication Year
2004
Book Series
Lord John Grey Ser.
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
336 Pages

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8.2 in
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Item Weight
9.4 Oz

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1
Edition Description
Revised Edition
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"[A] thoroughly entertaining and wonderfully witty historical mystery set in the richly detailed, occasionally bawdy world of Georgian England." -- Booklist "Packed with vivid description and detail. Gabaldon aptly transports readers to eighteenth-century London, with all its reeking humanity and glitteringly elegant excess." -- BookPage "Gabaldon's prose is crisply elegant . . . a compelling narrative that also offers a wealth of juicy details about 18th-century London." -- Publishers Weekly "Gabaldon takes readers for a walk on the wild side . . . A compelling and unique period mystery for the author's legion of fans." -- Kirkus Reviews, Praise for Diana Gabaldon: "Diana Gabaldon is a born storyteller. . . . The pages practically turn themselves." -- Arizona Republic "Riveting . . . Gabaldon has a storyteller's voice." -- The Globe and Mail "Triumphant . . . Her use of historical detail and a truly adult love story confirm Gabaldon as a superior writer." -- Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition., "[A] thoroughly entertaining and wonderfully witty historical mystery set in the richly detailed, occasionally bawdy world of Georgian England."-- Booklist "Packed with vivid description and detail. Gabaldon aptly transports readers to eighteenth-century London, with all its reeking humanity and glitteringly elegant excess."-- BookPage, "[A] thoroughly entertaining and wonderfully witty historical mystery set in the richly detailed, occasionally bawdy world of Georgian England."- Booklist "Packed with vivid description and detail. Gabaldon aptly transports readers to eighteenth-century London, with all its reeking humanity and glitteringly elegant excess."- BookPage
Copyright Date
2003
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
813.54
Dewey Edition
22

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by brhEVm-3QOG@Del...Apr 21, 2013
Enjoyable Read With Lord John A Tenacious Detective
This was the first full novel featuring the Outlander series' Lord John Grey as the hero. It follows a short story, Lord John Grey & the Hellfire Club that I would recommend be read first due to this story referencing back to people and events in it. Lord John was a favorite character so I was pleased to enjoy a story with him in the forefront. I enjoyed him as a detective and to gain more insight into his character. In this story, Lord John runs into two separate dilemmas that require him to investigate for the truth. The first one is private regarding the fiance of his cousin who is more like a little sister in ways because she lives with his mother. He must determine if Joseph Trevelyan has the pox and if so how to discreetly break the engagement. The other matter involves the killing of a sergeant in his regiment. There are hints that the man stole papers to sell military secrets, but John also wonders if the death might be the result of a personal issue. With the aid of his friend and commander, Harry Quarry, who we met in the previous story and a very young, but intrepid Tom Byrd, John sets out to deal with both matters. His investigations take him to both the high and low born, to seady establishments and through dark alleys. Its an exciting story with many twists and turns to it leading to a very unforeseen finish. The intrigue was well written and I loved trying to guess the truth based on the clues that came forth. I kept trotting back and forth between suspects and there a few of those along with some other interesting characters along the way. I love how resourceful and shrewd John proved to be. I found all the authenticism and background in this story so fascinating. I also enjoyed being privy to John's thoughts. He may not be brilliant or powerful, but he's still a wonderful character who tenaciously does what he must. I look forward to the next installment in the series and recommend this to those who enjoy a good historical intrigue and don't mind mild m/m elements in their plot.Read full review
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by eleanorc1064Sep 19, 2018
Good read!
As an avid reader of most books Outlander related, I truly enjoyed the Lord John Series. They enhance and more fully develop some of her wonderful characters by providing very interesting backstories to her meat and potatoes big books.
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by livitrumpsSep 17, 2010
Gabaldon does it again PURE BRILLIANCE
I have never read a fiction writer of such depth and complexity with wit and humor galore. Would that I had the words to say more than Brava! I was hesitant to start the Lord John books, but I love the Outlander series so much it was inevitable and I'm glad I did. The thing about Gabaldon is she does the meticulous research that other historical fiction writers rarely do. No anachronisms. Accurate depictions consistent with the time period. Splendid language and use of English. A rare treat.
5 out of 5 stars
by ddday1964Feb 18, 2022
Lord John and the private matter continues the series established in the Outlander Series
Lord John's was an excellent book, Dianne Gabaldon is a skilled writer.
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5 out of 5 stars
by sockyarnmaniacFeb 04, 2015
Outlander extension Lord John Series
I enjoyed the Lord John series while having just completed the Outlander books ( 8 so far ) though I must say, they are different. I appreciated the way the two series fit together, and I enjoyed it once I got into it. IT was difficult at first, when I expected more Outlander, and it isn't, as is said where Diana comments on her work.

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Enjoyable Read With Lord John A Tenacious Detective

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Gabaldon does it again PURE BRILLIANCE

Lord John and the private matter continues the series established in the Outlander Series

Outlander extension Lord John Series

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