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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
Very captivating read. It drew me in rather quickly although I wish I had read this in succession of Outlander because some things that Lord John refers to I'm still misty on. Very fast past and engaging - very similar to her Outlander pace. Those that enjoyed the Outlander series should enjoy this novel.
While I have read quite a bit of the Outlander books and liked the first few of her books, the more I read them, the more I'm losing interest. This book was just ok. It wasn't engaging enough. The language is too old fashioned and verbose, historical with not as much emotion. I like Lord John Grey as a character though, and his concern for his cousin Olivia. The story itself didn't seem to have a whole lot going on, yet at times it was hard to follow.
2 stars, just ok.
2 stars, just ok.
Good to get to know Lord John Grey better but man historical mysteries are NOT my genre. BORED.
The book was ok. I want to read another one because I love the Outlander series so dearly. Maybe I'll like the next one better. Thus story just wasn't as compelling and engaging as I'd hoped.
Enjoyable first spinoff murder mystery featuring Lord John of Outlander. More appealing here that in the flagship series.
Awesome book! I was a bit confused, because my memory went out on me, but yeah, a really fantastic book! Loved the mysteries!
This is the first book by Gabaldon that I've had the chance to read and I really enjoyed it. I thought it was fast-paced and fun, a kind of historical fiction mystery. I liked the main character, Lord John Grey, a lot. I know he figures in Gabaldon's "Outlander" series but I don't know how. I enjoyed the story and it was a nice break from some of the heavy books I've been reading lately. I also like how Gabaldon succeeds in portraying the difficulties someone like Lord Grey must have had being a homosexual in the mid-18th century. You get a sense for how hard it must be to be unable to really be your true self. This is a book I would reread and I plan to read Gabaldon's other novels.
Gabaldon brings her signature style, her flair for creating vivid characters and settings, and her exacting historical detail to the genre of the murder mystery. Lord John, a significant character in the Outlander series, has returned from his exile as warden of Ardsmuir (see Voyager), the horrific Scottish prison, to find that a member of his regiment has been murdered and was most likely a spy. Because Lord John was working out his exile he is the only member of his regiment above suspicion and so it falls to him to unravel the mystery. The trail of the murderer or murderers takes him into the dark side of London where little is what it seems to be and it isn't long before details come to light that threaten the security and well being of his own family. This is a riveting, page-turner that will satisfy the taste of someone looking for a good whodunit and the reader looking for a thrilling historical novel.
Much as I love Lord John, there isn't much that can compare to the epic style and scale of the Outlander series.