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Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1)
Lord John and the Private Matter - Lord John, Bk 1
Author: Diana Gabaldon
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 urgen...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781844133888
ISBN-10: 1844133885
Publication Date: 2003
Pages: 305
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This book is enjoyable however it is not as wonderful as Ms. Gabaldon's Outlander series from which she takes the title character Lord John. Do not expect to encounter any of the characters from her other books - this is a story which gives one insight into Lord John.
MerryHearted avatar reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 35 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Not nearly as engrossing as the Outlander series. And if you haven't already read at least through The Drums of Autumn, you may not be familiar enough with LJG to enjoy this.
goddesslovingbookworm avatar reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 170 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I love Lord John and this glimpse into his life fleshes him out so much more for the Outlander tales as well...the only regret about novels regarding him is that they take away time that could be used writing about Jamie and Claire. THIS IS NOT TIME TRAVEL like the Outlander series; rather it is an opportunity to see the scope of Gabaldon's scholarship as her research into the back warrens of underground London are fascinating!
mp3359 avatar reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I have read all of the Lord John books and have found they are very well-written and absorbing. As an earlier reviewer mentioned, this series on Lord John is a nice change from the Outlander series. If you do find you struggle with this first one, hang in there....it's worth reading to the end! I'm just wishing there were more books out about Lord John:).
reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
i thought this was good, though not as good as the Outlander series.
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reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on
Classic Gabaldon!!
rickt avatar reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 20 more book reviews
Great book with an unusual twist! Loved the period detail and an interesting new fictional character as well as an author I was unfamiliar with.
melissaab avatar reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 38 more book reviews
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Outlander series. this was a nice book, but nothing in comparison. i liked John Grey in the Outlander books and thought I'd give this one a whirl. Nice, easy read
reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 2 more book reviews
Another winner from Diana Gabaldon. Amazing how she can develop a somewhat minor character. I look forward to reading the next one in the series - I'm hooked!
tara27 avatar reviewed Lord John and the Private Matter (Lord John, Bk 1) on + 21 more book reviews
This was a good book, but lacked the rich character development of the Outlander novels. Still anything that gives me a bit more of the Outlander characters can't help but be good!


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