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Lord John and the Hand of Devils

byDiana Gabaldon

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy historical adventures with elements of mystery and supernatural themes.

Topics Gypsy cultureHaunted soldiersPolitical treacheryWarEspionageIntrigueGhostly apparitionsBetrayalSecretsLoyaltyFriendshipSurvival
MoodSuspenseful, Mysterious
RomanceMinor Subplot
ViolenceModerate
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
A keepsake collection of Lord John Grey's shorter adventures and a spectacular addition to any Gabaldon fan's library, Lord John and the Hand of the Devils brings these three unique novellas together for the first time. Lord John and the Hellfire Club marks the first appearance of Lord John outside the Outlander novels (and chronologically precedes the novel Lord John and the Private Matter). A young diplomat is killed in the street as he begs Lord John for help. Witnessing the murder, Grey vows to avenge the young man, as the trail leads to the notorious Hellfire Club and the dark caves beneath Medmenham AbbeyIn Lord John and the Succubus, Grey's assignment as liaison to a Hanoverian regiment in Germany finds him caught between two threats: the advancing French and Austrian army, and the menace of a mysterious 'night-hag,' who spreads fear and death among the troops. Acknowledging that he is unlikely to fall victim to a succubus, Lord John is obliged to contend with the marauding night-hag before the enemy arrives. This tale with a touch of the supernatural bridges the action between Gabaldon's two full-length Lord John tales.Finally, in Lord John and the Haunted Soldier, Lord John is called to the Arsenal at Woolwich to answer a Royal Commission of Enquiry's questions regarding a cannon that exploded during the battle of Krefeld (a central action in Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade). Accusations ensue, and Lord John finds himself knee-deep in a morass of gunpowder, treason, and plot -- haunted by a dead lieutenant, and followed by a man with no face. Readers love Lord John and the Hand of Devils . . . 'John Grey is my spirit animal. I am such a fan of this series!' 'My eyes couldn't read fast enough!!' ' I enjoyed all three, once again became lost in the time period within seconds of starting to read....I don't know how Diana G. does it!' 'I really, really liked this trilogy of novellas that were included in this book.' 'The insight is fascinating, interesting and favourable.'

Language

en

Published on

01/01/2009

Pages

400

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780099278252

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