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Lord John and the Private Matter (Audio CD)

by Diana Gabaldon (Author), Jeff Woodman (Narrator)

2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Audio CD
Publisher: Recorded Books (September 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1402568843
ISBN-13: 978-1402568848
Product Dimensions: 15 x 13.3 x 2.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 241 g

Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Trouble befalls Lord John Grey (fresh from minor roles in Gabaldon's bestselling Outlander novels) when he accidentally discovers that the Hon. Joseph Trevelyan, his cousin's betrothed, may have what those in 1757 termed "the pox" or "the French disease" syphilis. Before he can figure out an appropriate way to handle this delicate matter, he becomes involved in the investigation of the mysterious and grisly murder of a military colleague suspected of being a spy. Gabaldon (The Fiery Cross; Drums of Autumn; etc.) stitches these two plots together into a compelling narrative that also offers a wealth of juicy details about 18th-century London, especially its homosexual underbelly. Lord John, who reminisces about his dead lover, Hector, and the "lean, hard body" of an old flame, learns that Trevelyan may be traveling from one house of ill repute to another of a different sort: at the Lavender House, both buyers and sellers are men. Among his various trials and tribulations, Lord John must discern the identity of a mysterious figure in a green velvet dress spotted in both of these establishments and investigate the mysterious death of a similarly attired man, found with his face bashed in. Grey is a competent and likable sleuth, and Gabaldon's prose is crisply elegant. Her many fans will be happy to learn that this is the first in a series about the travails of Lord John Grey.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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After accidentally observing a spot on Joseph Trevelyan's "privy member," Major Lord John Grey finds himself in a devilishly difficult position because Trevelyan is about to marry Grey's cousin, who has no idea her fiance is infected with the pox. As he searches for a discreet way to confirm his suspicions, Grey is dragged into a different kind of investigation. British Army requisition papers have vanished in Calais, and Grey must find out if there is some connection between their disappearance and the recent murder of a possible spy Sergeant Timothy O'Connell. Grey, who has a secret of his own to protect, begins an investigation into O'Connell's death, which, interestingly enough, leads to Trevelyan and a mysterious woman in green velvet whose identity may provide answers to all of Grey's questions. New York Times best-seller Gabaldon promotes Grey, a popular secondary character in her Outlander series, to a starring role in this thoroughly entertaining and wonderfully witty historical mystery set in the richly detailed, occasionally bawdy world of Georgian England. John Charles
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not interested in Lord John, Sep 30 2009

By	C. B. (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lord John and the Private Matter (Paperback)

I truly enjoyed Lord John in the Outlander series and thought he was a marvelous addition to Jamie's life. However, reading an entire story about him wasn't nearly as interesting as I thought it would be. Personally, I'm just not that interested in reading about a gay person's homosexual activities. It was just too graphic for me. No thanks! Never bought another Lord John book but will continue to buy the Outlander books.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not so private after all..., May 1 2009

By	Jamieson Villeneuve "Author at Large" (Ottawa Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Lord John and the Private Matter (Mass Market Paperback)

The year is 1757. It is early June and Lord John finds himself in a rather difficult predicament. Exiting from the rest rooms at the Beefsteak, Grey is doubtful about what he has just seen. It is shocking, to say the least.

Over the chamber pots, he happened to see the Honorable Joseph Trevelyan's penis. On it was a sore. Trevelyan may carry the Pox or Syphilis. While Grey would normally not concern himself with such matters, Trevelyan is scheduled to marry his cousin in short order. He knows he must confirm without a shadow of a doubt whether or not Trevelyan is poxed before the marriage of his cousin. He could not, in good conscience, let his cousin marry a diseased man.

At the same time, Grey is approached by Sergeant Harry Quarry of Her Majesty's Army for assistance with another matter. Timothy O'Connell, a fellow officer, has just been found dead, the victim of a bar fight. Quarry tells Grey there is suspicion that O'Connell didn't die of natural causes; instead, he believes it to be murder. With Grey's brother out of town and Quarry a likely suspect, it is up to Major Grey to find out the circumstances behind O'Connell's death, including who may have had reason to kill him.

Quarry lets Grey know that O'Connell was a suspected spy, trading military information to the opposition in France. Knowing that there is a traitor in their midst, Grey is thrown into the darker side of London. Working his way through a sea of lies in bordellos, Molly Walks and the gay subculture of London, Grey is on the hunt for a killer.

Gabaldon, known for her hugely popular Outlander series, gives us the first of three Lord John Grey mysteries. Those of you who have read the Outlander series know that Grey is a minor character from the series. Well, he has finally been given his own book - and what a book it is! While it is a little on the short side, running about three hundred pages, this is no small novel. It is a wonderfully thought out mystery. You would swear reading it that Gabaldon is a seasoned mystery writer rather than an author making her mystery debut.

Gabaldon weaves a wonderful web of intrigue, lies and society in "Lord John and the Private Matter." Like her Outlander series, it's evident that Gabaldon has researched everything to the smallest detail. I learnt so much about London in the 1700's that I now want to go out and learn more. Gabaldon doesn't just give you a novel with an awesome story. She gives you a history lesson.

What I loved most about the book, though, was the novel's humour and the secondary characters. The novel was full of witty dry dialogue that actually had me laughing out loud at places. The secondary characters were the real treat, though. Gabaldon has created some of the most wonderful minor characters I've ever read in this book. Tom and Jack Byrd, Harry Quarry, Scanlon. They were a marvel to read; it was also wonderful to learn a bit about our esteemed Lord John Grey, though we didn't learn much about his past. One can only hope that more will be revealed in the further novels.

Even though this novel was several shades darker than Gabaldon's previous works (the gay scene in London in 1757 was not a happy place) I would have to say that I enjoyed "Lord John Grey and the Private Matter" just as much if not more than the Outlander series. I felt transported into another time, like I had traveled back in time the moment I had opened the book. Gabaldon weaves a spell and tells a good yarn.

For those of you who love a good juicy mystery, or just love Gabaldon's work, this book is for you. Read it. You won't be disappointed. Bravo, Diana, you've written an amazing novel! I for one can't wait for the next one. Slainte mhath!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Boring, Jun 21 2005

By	Martine (Qu�bec, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lord John and the Private Matter (Paperback)

Being used to action and plot from Gabaldon's previous novels, I have been quite disapointed in this book. It almost looks like she cannot write short stories... Too much was missing. She touched many subject on the surface and the private matter was not all that exciting. I love Lord John's character but this novell did nothing good to it. And when you get to the end expecting maybe something good... you are even more disapointed. It's just blahhh! Of course, I will most certainly read the next one of this trilogy, but I will not buy it. I'll borrow it from a friend or the library. It's not worth paying for. Too bad. I really look forward to the next book on Jamie and Claire though...

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