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Lord John and the Private Matter Audiobook
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The epic, multivolume Outlander saga is the starting point for a brilliant new series that begins with the novel Lord John and the Private Matter. Filled with intrigue and mystery and starring one of the most popular Outlander characters, Lord John Grey, this fresh new tale is utterly captivating. In a richly drawn 18th-century London, Scottish exile Lord John faces a difficult situation. His cousin Olivia is engaged to marry the Honorable Joseph Trevelyan, but he has just observed something of a rather personal nature that, if confirmed, might put an end to any talk of marital bliss. Determined to investigate further, Lord John is distracted when the Crown calls for his services. A comrade in arms has been slain, and to complicate matters, the victim may have been a traitor. Now Lord John has not one, but two puzzling mysteries to solve.
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"I have actually found myself enjoying the Lord John series more than the Outlander series. I love the mysteries and the intrigue that Lord John always seemed to find himself in. Jeff Woodman is a fantastic narrator, and I would probably listen to him reading the phone book and enjoy it. The intimate scenes are written a bit graphically, but you can always skip over whatever you don't want to hear. It saddens me that some people are rating this series with one star without even reading or listening to the books simply because they don't agree with his sexuality. This book is interesting and well-written, and I am glad Ms. Gabaldon is continuing the series. "
— Jennifer (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Gabaldon showcases her impeccable knowledge of the period and unique storytelling skills…As always, the way she presents history is as engrossing as the plot. She breathes life into it by capturing everything about an era, including the vernacular.”
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“A compelling narrative that also offers a wealth of juicy detail about eighteenth-century London…Grey is a competent and likable sleuth, and Gabaldon’s prose is crisply elegant.”
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“Jeff Woodman is at his best in another fabulous novel drawn from Gabaldon’s Outlander series…Woodman brings every character to life, making each unique and interesting. However, his greatest gift might be the always fascinating conversational tone that he brings to the text itself. Listeners will feel they’re in eighteenth-century London, eavesdropping on private and scandalous situations. Gabaldon and Woodman makes fans of even thouse who shy away from period fiction.”
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“[A] daring novel of illicit love, intrigue, and murder. Woodman’s highly entertaining narration makes this a most enjoyable audio experience. He grace fully moves between dialects, ranging from upper-class British to broad Irish, effortlessly changing tone and pitch to match each character’s personality…Lord John is a true historical hero; Woodman captures his dilemma in this well-read historical mystery.”
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“[A] thoroughly entertaining and wonderfully witty historical mystery set in the richly detailed, occasionally bawdy world of Georgian England.”
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“Gabaldon’s lively prose and gift for historical details make this an enjoyable read. Fans of Lord John will appreciate learning more about his past. Strongly recommended.”
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“Gabaldon takes readers for a walk on the wild side, offering an intriguing look into London’s gay underworld…A compelling and unique period mystery.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
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A Booklist Editors’ Choice, October 2003
Lord John and the Private Matter Listener Reviews
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Rosie Ruiz, 10/4/2022
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SUSAN BURDETT, 7/23/2021
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Heather Cleland, 3/6/2020
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Amanda McClure, 6/29/2016
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" I decided to read the Lord John series because I enjoy his character so much in the Outlander series. This book was well written and interesting. Full of mystery and intrigue. I have to admit that I think I was disappointed that it evolved around such a short period of time and only one specific set of circumstances are addressed. Not what I'm used to with Diana Gabaldon. However it was still entertaining and I've found out more about Lord John, which I suppose is the point in the first place. I will be reading the other Lord John novels, as well as the novellas. "
— Christina, 2/11/2014 -
" I never finished the book, just couldn't get into it. "
— Heather, 2/4/2014 -
" My first DG book - I found it an enjoyable and entertaining read. "
— Lorelei, 1/31/2014 -
" Definately not a book to read if you can't handle "intamite" matters. "
— Carrie, 1/22/2014 -
" This is 1st in his series that goes along with the Outlander books. It was interesting getting inside LJ's head on learning more about his past, etc... "
— Brandy, 1/19/2014 -
" I enjoy this hero. will read the rest of the series and look forward to any Ms.Gabaldon may write in the future. "
— Michele, 1/16/2014 -
" Another awesome read from Diana Gabaldon. I never was a Lord John fan, but now am warming up to him. "
— Kelly, 1/3/2014
About Diana Gabaldon
Rebecca Lowman is an actress and audiobook narrator who has won numerous Earphones Awards. She has starred in numerous television shows, including Law & Order, Big Love, NCIS, and Grey’s Anatomy, among many others. She earned her MFA from Columbia University.
About Jeff Woodman
Jeff Woodman is an actor and narrator. He is a winner of the prestigious Audie Award and a six-time finalist. He has received twenty Earphones Awards and was named the 2008 Best Voice in Fiction & Classics, as well as one of the Fifty Greatest Voices of the Century by AudioFile magazine. As an actor, he originated the title role in Tennessee Williams’ The Notebook of Trigorin and won the S. F. Critics’ Circle Award for his performance in An Ideal Husband. In addition to numerous theater credits on and off Broadway, his television work includes Sex and the City, Law & Order, and Cosby.