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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. a quick, light read… a bit of a mystery, but a lot less research than the Outlander novels. Gives you a new perspective on Lord John (  ) purkskis | Nov 28, 2009 |  Follows Lord John from the Outlander series on an investigation involving stolen military documents, a brothel and a molly house, syphilis and it's possible cures, cross dressing and murder. It's rich in detail, and John Grey is my favourite character from the Outlander books. The plot is convoluted but comes clear in the end. I liked the subtlty of eye contact and guarded words, but it was also nice seeing John get an uncomplicated lay when tempted by a pretty man. :) Plus he's not being totally emo about Fraser. (  ) silentq | Sep 21, 2009 | This book had a much more casual tone than the Outlander novels, but I found it pretty enjoyable. Lord John is a novice "investigator" at best, but his fumbling (such as finding himself accidentally sailing off to India) mostly serves to endear him further to the reader. However, if you have a problem Lord John’s sexual orientation, this book is not for you. (  ) miyurose | Jul 9, 2008 | London, 1757. Lord John Grey discovers something undesirable about his cousin Olivia's fiancé, The Honourable Joseph Trevelyan. He's not quite sure how to proceed to verify his discovery, and in the meantime his friend Quarry has him investigating the disappearance of a set of army papers. Soon enough he discovers that his two investigations may be linked in one way or another. A fun, light-hearted book, ideal for what I was after just now. ( )1  queen_ypolita | May 29, 2008 | Back in London after his exile in Scotland, Lord John has rejoined his army regiment, waiting to find out where they will be sent next. It is 1757, and there is no shortage of possibilities. Before they get their orders, however, Lord John has the misfortune to witness something shocking: the troubling evidence that Joseph Trevelyan, his cousin's fiancé, is suffering from syphilis. On the heels of that discovery, he is asked to look into the mysterious death of one of the regiment's enlisted men, a man who may have been guilty of treason. Plenty of people have commented on Gabaldon's impeccable research into the time periods she writes about, and that's something I find very attractive in a historical novel. More so in this case, because there aren't many fictional depictions of London's gay community in the 18th century. I liked Lord John, although I wish he wasn't in in love with Jamie Fraser (the hero of Outlander and its sequels). I suppose she didn't have much of a choice (since she'd already written him that way), but it isn't an interesting plot thread for anyone who hasn't read her other series. I would love to see Lord John in a relationship with someone else, but somehow I don't think that will happen anytime soon (although I'd be delighted to be proven wrong!) The book focuses mainly on the mystery plot, and anything we get of Lord John's internal life comes from the thoughts and emotions arising from the events of the book. This isn't a bad way of writing him, but it makes him somewhat difficult to get to know, especially since he's rather introverted and there's no one particularly close to him among his friends and family, so we never see how he acts when he's truly at ease with anyone. ( )1 Poodlerat | Mar 22, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0385337477, Hardcover)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. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:10 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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