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Catching a glimpse in the toilets at his club, Lord John Grey realises his cousin's fiance has the pox. How can he arrange for her to be released from the engagement without causing a scandal? He also gets involved in an attempt to trace the theft of troop requisition papers. The two situations are unexpectedly connected.

Good intrigue against a fascinating historical background.

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I‘m finally starting this, and I‘m so excited. 😂 I love Lord John so much. 💖 #lordjohnandtheprivatematter #lordjohngrey #dianagabaldon #outlanderverse

Next up. I‘ve totally failed on #24b4monday my son got into a car accident yesterday (he is fine, car is not) and I‘ve been distracted. I‘m at about 8 hours altogether right now lol

#colormepretty @Sweetkokoro Lord John #Grey from the Outlander series is my pick - his spinoff series is good.

Not a @Momreviews favorite. #momreviews

I haven't read the Outlander series (nor seen the TV show), and this is my first Gabaldon novel. I enjoyed the writing style and the Audible performance. There's nothing about this book that makes me jump up and down screaming about it, but I also have nothing bad to say!

Side note: having read Darker by E.L. James in the past month, it has bothered me to no end that the two main characters surnames are Grey and Trevelyan here.

Lord John tries to quietly investigate the death of a fellow soldier who may have been involved in treason. He‘s also trying to prevent his cousin from entering a disastrous marriage, and grieving the loss of his lover, Horace. Good characters, and slow but steady pacing.

#lgbtbook #gabaldon

Unlike the Outlander series books that are full of smutty romance and rich with adventure, Lord John and the Private Matter is an historical mystery that reads similar to a Sherlock Holmes novel with loads of sleuthing and intrigue. Imagine murder, mayhem and mystery. I read this as a campion to the Outlander to prepare for future story lines. Had I not loved the Outlander series, I'm not sure I would have picked up this series on its own. 3*

Gonna take a break from the Outlander series (just finished book 5, The Fiery Cross) and give this one a try... Already ready for my morning commute 😊 #dianagabaldon #neverenough

Random question, but did one of you send me an autographed copy of this book from the Poisoned Pen bookstore in Arizona? Trying to solve the mystery of this awesome #bookmail! 😍

This book is not as good as the Outlanders but overall I did enjoy it. It was fairly light, easy reading with a little mystery for Lord John to solve. This book would have been more enjoyable and engrossing if the other characters had more meaningful interactions with our title character. I love Lord John and his young valet, Tom, but most of the other characters were a little flat for me. I expect Lord John‘s story will improve with each book.

Starting this one now! After the 800+ page Outlander novels, I feel like these 300 pages will go by super quick!

I began the series in 2014, in time to watch the new STARZ series. I've read all of the Outlander series and all of the Lord John Grey series. If you enjoy historical fiction, time travel, and tremendous storytelling, check out these books.

$1 books! Thank you Friends of the Library. #RVA

Intriguing plot against a fascinating background

Now reading, though mine doesn't say it's revised

#AudibleDailyDeal for Gabaldon lovers. This is the first book in a trilogy featuring character from Outlander.

Read this over the past week. Wasn't sure how I would like reading in his perspective, but now I am curious as to his perspective for during the times he is with Jamie and Claire

This was a quick, fun audiobook. I️ loved the narrator, and the mystery element of this story was entertaining. Very different from the Outlander books.

I️ should mention that I️ absolutely love Lord John Grey... he‘s one of my favorites throughout the books, so I️ have always planned to read his series.

I‘m actually pleased that I️ waited until now, because I️ have the added bonus of picturing this guy as Lord John. ❤️

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Scenes from my #audiowalk at lunch today... we‘ve officially left the pretty part of autumn behind, I‘m afraid.

Loving this book, but then I️ just adore Lord John. And not only because we have the same feelings for Jamie Fraser. 😂

Finally giving Lord John a shot! #LordJohn #Outlander

#Bookface #SplashIntoSummerReads @Tiffy_Reads

Not exactly the same size. 😉

This spin-off series from the Outlander series is about a man who is careful about who he tells of his sexual preferences, due to the potential ramifications in 18th Britain and its colonies. #LGBTQPride #riotgram

I haven't read this yet, picked it up awhile ago at a library book sale but thought it fit the #sail prompt. I'm slowly making my way through the Outlander series and thought this might break it up a bit. #lyricalapril #aprilphotochallenge

Lord John is one of my favorite characters from the Outlander novels. His love for Jaime and his family is just heart warming to read. This is the first in his series of books. I enjoyed it but the ending was little flat. I still recommend for fans of the Outlander series.

"It was the sort of thing one hopes momentarily that one has not really seen--because life would be so much more convenient if one hadn't."