Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different
Click for full-size.
Lord John and the Private Matter
by Gabaldon, Diana
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/As New
- ISBN 10
- 0385337477
- ISBN 13
- 9780385337472
- Seller
-
Mullin, Texas, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York, NY: Delacorte Press, 2003 Book looks new.. First Edition/First Printing. Cloth. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Major Publisher.
Synopsis
Lord John and the Private Matter is a historical mystery novel written by Diana Gabaldon. It was originally intended to be another novella, but became much longer than planned. It is the first novel to feature Lord John Grey as the protagonist. Set in 18th century England, it portrays Grey's attempt to resolve a delicate situation involving his counsin's betrothed, Joseph Trevelyan, whilst searching for the murderer of a fellow soldier suspected of espionage.
Reviews
On Nov 25 2018, CloggieDownunder said:
4.5★s
Lord John and the Private Matter is the first novel in the Lord John Grey series by popular American author, Diana Gabaldon. As he waits for his next posting, Lord John Grey, a Major in His Majesty's 47th Regiment, learns of the death of a Sergeant well known to him. Something is off when he pays the widow a condolence visit, and his friend, Colonel Harry Quarry reveals that Sergeant O'Connell was suspected of being a spy. The man they had shadowing him has disappeared and Grey is set the task of investigating.
At the same time, quite by chance, Grey comes across a disturbing fact about the Hon. Joseph Trevelyan, the prospective husband of his niece, Olivia Pearsall. As Grey makes enquiries to confirm or dismiss his concerns, he discovers more alarming details, and the boundaries between his two fields of investigation begin to blur.
Before Grey finally learns what has transpired, he will visit a brothel and a molly house, examine two dead bodies, acquire a new valet, suffer mercury poisoning, encounter cross-dressers, drink quite a bit of German wine, adjudicate in a fight over a corpse, and board a ship headed for India. There are plenty of twists and turns before the exciting climax of this rather enjoyable piece of historical fiction.
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Brenda's Bookshelf
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1009890
- Title
- Lord John and the Private Matter
- Author
- Gabaldon, Diana
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Edition
- First Edition/First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0385337477
- ISBN 13
- 9780385337472
- Publisher
- Delacorte Press
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 2003
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- NOVEL, FICTION, LONDON, SCANDAL, MURDER, TRAITOR
- Bookseller catalogs
- 1st editions;
Terms of Sale
Brenda's Bookshelf
Books will be shipped in most cases within two business days and books are guaranteed to meet their on line description or buyer may return the book if seller is notified immediately by email upon receipt of the book that it is not acceptable. We honor the Biblio 30-day return policy. Shipping charges for returns is the responsibility of the buyer (media rate shipment is fine)and refunds will be made upon receipt of the returned book in the condition it was originally shipped.
About the Seller
Brenda's Bookshelf
Biblio member since 2003
Mullin, Texas
About Brenda's Bookshelf
Brenda's Bookshelf was originally opened as Fort Logan Bookstore which was established in 1993 as a storefront and mail order business. The name change was due to Brenda's husband's serious health problems and the need to put the business in Brenda's name. Inventory was placed on the Internet in 1998 and has operated on several major book servers since then. It is located on a major highway in Central Texas.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Frequently asked questions
This Book’s Categories
Beat Poet Michael McClure
From the fateful reading at Six-Gallery in 1955 to his novels, poetry, and stage productions, Michael McClure was right in the thick of the Beat Generation as it was born. See his books and art and learn more about the works of Michael McClure.
Collecting The Beat Generation
The Beat Generation was born out of WWII, and it still continues to exert considerable influence on today’s literary scene. Biblio sellers have a fantastic collection of Beat Generation books and ephemera for browsing.
