Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John Grey, #1)
by Diana Gabaldon
Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon holds a well received rating of 3.66 out of 5, based on 28.7K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 368 pages.
About Lord John and the Private Matter
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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Diana Gabaldon |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 368 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.66 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,653 |
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What genre is Lord John and the Private Matter?
Lord John and the Private Matter is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Lord John and the Private Matter worth reading?
Based on 28.7K reader ratings, Lord John and the Private Matter has an average score of 3.66 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Lord John and the Private Matter?
Lord John and the Private Matter has 368 pages.
Who wrote Lord John and the Private Matter?
Lord John and the Private Matter was written by Diana Gabaldon. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for Lord John and the Private Matter?
The ISBN-13 for Lord John and the Private Matter is 9780770429450.0.
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