"This could be the worthy Lord John Grey's breakout novel, as readers
are treated to large dollops of Outlander hero Jamie
Fraser."--Booklist
A captivating return to the world Diana Gabaldon created in her
Outlander and Lord John series, The Scottish Prisoner is a masterpiece
of epic history, wicked deceit, and scores that can only be settled in
blood.
London, 1760. For Jamie Fraser, paroled prisoner-of-war, life is coming
apart at the seams. In the remote Lake District, where he's close enough
to the son he cannot claim as his own, Jamie's quiet existence is
interrupted first by dreams of his lost wife, then by the appearance of
an erstwhile comrade still fighting to rally the Irish. But Jamie has
sworn off politics, fighting, and war. Until Lord John Grey shows up
with a summons that will take him away from everything he loves--again.
Lord John is in possession of explosive documents that expose a damning
case of corruption against a British officer. But they also hint at a
more insidious danger. Soon Lord John and Jamie are unwilling companions
on the road to Ireland, a country whose dark castles hold dreadful
secrets, and whose bogs hide the bones of the dead.
Praise for The Scottish Prisoner
"Call it what you will--historical adventure, conspiracy thriller--it's
an engrossing story, masterfully paced, with exciting plot twists, swift
reversals, and robust characterizations."--The Globe and Mail
"As always, Gabaldon goes above and beyond. . . . If you love historical
fiction, this book could be a good entrance point into the Outlander
world."--Bookreporter
