Lord John and the Private Matter

features a sneak peek at An Echo in the Bone, the next Outlander book.

Several of the characters from Diana Gabaldon's enormously successful Outlander series return in this first installment of a new trilogy written by her beloved best-selling author.

Millions of readers were captivated by Diana Gabaldon's vivid world of history and adventure via her New York Times bestselling Outlander books, which included characters that were completely memorable and bright surroundings. Major Lord John Grey, one of these figures, now lets us inside his own world: eighteenth-century London, a roiling anthill of aristocracy and rabble populated by dukes and prostitutes, soldiers and spies. Soldier life is wonderful as Great Britain and France compete for dominance on three continents.

We are in 1757. Midway through June, on a bright morning, Lord John Grey leaves London's Beefsteak Club in a confused state of mind. As a nobleman and a senior commander in the Army of His Majesty, Grey has just seen something startling. However, something even more unexpected interferes with his attempts to keep his family afloat: the Crown assigns him to look into the horrific death of a possible traitorous colleague in arms.

Forced to investigate two cases concurrently, Major Grey becomes entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal that affects all echelons of English society and jeopardizes all he cherishes. Following the elusive trails of a disappearing footman and a woman in green velvet, who might hold the key to everything or nothing, Lord John travels from the seedy bars of London's nightlife to the stately drawing rooms of the nobility. He also travels from the blood of a murdered corpse to the thundering seas ruled by the majestic fleet of the East India Company.

In this historical mystery written by an author whose distinct style and captivating narrative have captivated millions of readers worldwide, the early years of the Seven Years War are beautifully brought to life.