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 ofthe 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.
"From the Hardcover edition.
General
Imprint: |
Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Lord John Grey, 1 |
Release date: |
October 2004 |
First published: |
October 2004 |
Authors: |
Diana Gabaldon
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Dimensions: |
210 x 141 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
336 |
Edition: |
Revised edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-385-33748-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
Historical mysteries
Promotions
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LSN: |
0-385-33748-5 |
Barcode: |
9780385337489 |
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