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# The Scottish Prisoner: A Novel (Lord John Grey)

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“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

Review: Duty, Honor, Longing - "The feelings that hurt most, the emotions that sting most, are those that are absurd - The longing for impossible things, precisely because they are impossible; nostalgia for what never was; the desire for what could have been; regret over not being someone else; dissatisfaction with the world's existence. All these half-tones of the soul's consciousness create in us a painful landscape, an eternal sunset of what we are." ― Fernando Pessoa I chose this book because I was finished with the last book currently available in the wonderful Outlander series, Echo in the Bone and I wasn't quite ready to put the series aside as I wait for the release of the 8th book in early June, 2014. I expected to feel somewhat deprived because this book focuses on Lord John Gray. I knew from the book description and reader reviews that Jamie would have considerable presence in the book, but never could have guessed how much I would learn about him as well. What I got in reading the book was a beautifully written novel that teaches us much about both men individually and collectively. Lord John's longing for a deep, personal, and romantic relationship with Jamie is a central theme in this book. In my view, the Pessoa quotation above encapsulates his private torture. Given the times, his family and position in society, his responsibilities as a British military officer, and Jamie's own preferences, John will never see his deepest desire come to fruition. He is left alone in that "painful sunset" in his role as only Jamie's friend. His internal musings are every bit as intense as you would read in any Jane Austen novel and the fact that he is a man longing for the love of another man makes no difference in the long run. Of course the internal struggles of both men is played out against the external intrigue of another attempted Jacobite uprising, thus bringing Jamie into the story and giving rise to his own set of problems in this book. I didn't think it would be possible to hurt for him any more than I have in the original series, but again I was proven wrong. His loneliness and longing for Claire is palpable and well established from the very beginning of the book in a most unusual way and runs as a continuous thread throughout the novel. The conflict between his certain knowledge of the outcome of the plans to effect another Jacobite uprising, his loyalties to his friends and the choices he must make are painful to read. Couple all that with his dawning awareness of his love for his son, William and the understanding that he will never have much of a role in his life gives you a much more intense understanding of Jamie that I found heartbreaking in the extreme. As to the writing, the cast of characters is much smaller, the story tighter, more narrowly focused and the action intense. The duel between Lord John and Edward Twelvetrees is tension-filled and thrilling. Initially, I figured I would be able to recommend this book as a stop gap in the waiting for the next in the Outlander series. Instead, I recommend this book on its own merits. It is excellent.
Review: Lord John + Jamie = GREAT NOVEL - "But it marks you, killing. No matter why it's done. It's a brand upon your heart, and while it may heal, the mark canna be removed, save by a blade. All ye can hope for is a cleaner scar." "Lord that she might be safe. She and my children." The Scottish Prisoner is technically considered the 3rd book in the Lord John series. However, it should also be noted as a mid-novel in the Outlander series. Both John and Jamie Fraser are the main characters in this story. From Goodreads: "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." (I'm not sure that the synopsis is 100% accurate - Jamie is actually blackmailed into assisting John (against John's wishes) by Hal. I'm kind of picky about these things and, more and more, some of the summaries seem to be twisted to make the book sound like something it isn't. Just a pet peeve.) I am going to backtrack on something I said in a recent review of the 2nd Lord John novel. That synopsis played heavily on Jamie's involvement and it was so minor to that story. Lord John should be able to (and can) stand on his own as the main character of these novels. However, for this novel, it was important to see more of the interplay between John and Jamie. And, we got to fill in some of the blanks regarding Jamie's time at Helwater. The result gave us not only a thoroughly enjoyable Lord John mystery but also a story that will help round out the Outlander series. With each book, Lord John continues to become one of my favorite protagonists. His sense of loyalty, friendship, family and fun are refreshing. I especially enjoyed the expansion of his relationship with Stephan. My hope is that their foundation of friendship will allow them to continue on in each other's lives. Duels - were they so common in the 1700s? It seemed like one of the men was always challenging another to a duel for some real or perceived insult. There was one major fight and, whew, it was a doozy! Diana's writing brought it to life so that my heart was in my throat the entire time. We also learned more about Minnie's history. As Hal's wife, I assumed that she had always been a member of a privileged family. BUT...she used to be a spy. With her father! And, Jamie knew of them in France. This was a nice surprise and actually allowed me to like Hal a little more. He's not quite the stuck up Duke that I thought. Overall, this was a great addition with a lot of heart and adventure. 5/5 stars.

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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #161,883 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #67 in Time Travel Romances #310 in Historical Fantasy (Books) #1,601 in Historical British & Irish Literature |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 7,838 Reviews |

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### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Duty, Honor, Longing
*by T***9 on January 5, 2014*

"The feelings that hurt most, the emotions that sting most, are those that are absurd - The longing for impossible things, precisely because they are impossible; nostalgia for what never was; the desire for what could have been; regret over not being someone else; dissatisfaction with the world's existence. All these half-tones of the soul's consciousness create in us a painful landscape, an eternal sunset of what we are." ― Fernando Pessoa I chose this book because I was finished with the last book currently available in the wonderful Outlander series, Echo in the Bone and I wasn't quite ready to put the series aside as I wait for the release of the 8th book in early June, 2014. I expected to feel somewhat deprived because this book focuses on Lord John Gray. I knew from the book description and reader reviews that Jamie would have considerable presence in the book, but never could have guessed how much I would learn about him as well. What I got in reading the book was a beautifully written novel that teaches us much about both men individually and collectively. Lord John's longing for a deep, personal, and romantic relationship with Jamie is a central theme in this book. In my view, the Pessoa quotation above encapsulates his private torture. Given the times, his family and position in society, his responsibilities as a British military officer, and Jamie's own preferences, John will never see his deepest desire come to fruition. He is left alone in that "painful sunset" in his role as only Jamie's friend. His internal musings are every bit as intense as you would read in any Jane Austen novel and the fact that he is a man longing for the love of another man makes no difference in the long run. Of course the internal struggles of both men is played out against the external intrigue of another attempted Jacobite uprising, thus bringing Jamie into the story and giving rise to his own set of problems in this book. I didn't think it would be possible to hurt for him any more than I have in the original series, but again I was proven wrong. His loneliness and longing for Claire is palpable and well established from the very beginning of the book in a most unusual way and runs as a continuous thread throughout the novel. The conflict between his certain knowledge of the outcome of the plans to effect another Jacobite uprising, his loyalties to his friends and the choices he must make are painful to read. Couple all that with his dawning awareness of his love for his son, William and the understanding that he will never have much of a role in his life gives you a much more intense understanding of Jamie that I found heartbreaking in the extreme. As to the writing, the cast of characters is much smaller, the story tighter, more narrowly focused and the action intense. The duel between Lord John and Edward Twelvetrees is tension-filled and thrilling. Initially, I figured I would be able to recommend this book as a stop gap in the waiting for the next in the Outlander series. Instead, I recommend this book on its own merits. It is excellent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lord John + Jamie = GREAT NOVEL
*by L***R on June 18, 2013*

"But it marks you, killing. No matter why it's done. It's a brand upon your heart, and while it may heal, the mark canna be removed, save by a blade. All ye can hope for is a cleaner scar." "Lord that she might be safe. She and my children." The Scottish Prisoner is technically considered the 3rd book in the Lord John series. However, it should also be noted as a mid-novel in the Outlander series. Both John and Jamie Fraser are the main characters in this story. From Goodreads: "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." (I'm not sure that the synopsis is 100% accurate - Jamie is actually blackmailed into assisting John (against John's wishes) by Hal. I'm kind of picky about these things and, more and more, some of the summaries seem to be twisted to make the book sound like something it isn't. Just a pet peeve.) I am going to backtrack on something I said in a recent review of the 2nd Lord John novel. That synopsis played heavily on Jamie's involvement and it was so minor to that story. Lord John should be able to (and can) stand on his own as the main character of these novels. However, for this novel, it was important to see more of the interplay between John and Jamie. And, we got to fill in some of the blanks regarding Jamie's time at Helwater. The result gave us not only a thoroughly enjoyable Lord John mystery but also a story that will help round out the Outlander series. With each book, Lord John continues to become one of my favorite protagonists. His sense of loyalty, friendship, family and fun are refreshing. I especially enjoyed the expansion of his relationship with Stephan. My hope is that their foundation of friendship will allow them to continue on in each other's lives. Duels - were they so common in the 1700s? It seemed like one of the men was always challenging another to a duel for some real or perceived insult. There was one major fight and, whew, it was a doozy! Diana's writing brought it to life so that my heart was in my throat the entire time. We also learned more about Minnie's history. As Hal's wife, I assumed that she had always been a member of a privileged family. BUT...she used to be a spy. With her father! And, Jamie knew of them in France. This was a nice surprise and actually allowed me to like Hal a little more. He's not quite the stuck up Duke that I thought. Overall, this was a great addition with a lot of heart and adventure. 5/5 stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read all books in Chronological order-or-read this just before Voyager
*by L***A on August 17, 2012*

I enjoyed reading "The Scottish Prisoner" far more than I thought I would. (This was the first book I've read in the "Lord John Gray" series). Tonight I read several reviews here on Amazon before posting this/my review. I was horrified to read that some people "Started" with "The Scottish Prisoner". (Or, they read this book out of chronological order), instead of "Starting" from the beginning.... (Which is Outlander). There are two points when one should read "The Scottish Prisoner". 1. After you've read Diana Gabaldon's entire "Outlander" series. (Hopefully in chronological order). 2. "The Scottish Prisoner" is also good to read "BEFORE" you start reading "Voyager". As of August 17th 2012, there are 7 books in the Outlander series. Which are: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes and Echo in the Bone. If you don't read them in chronological order, you'll ruin the "flow" and "understanding" of this incredible series. "Written in My Own Hearts Blood".... (the 8th Novel in the Outlander Series).... will be released January 2013. (according to Diana Gabaldon's Blog). Three years ago, I finished reading the last book in the Outlander Series. I've thought of the stories often over the past 3 years, but several months ago I started "craving" Diana Gabaldon's superb writing. So, I re-read the entire Outlander series. (in Chronological order). I loved them as much the second time around! (I didn't think that would be possible). After I finished reading "Echo in the Bone", I grieved! (or, I should say I went into withdrawal again). The Outlander series is more addictive than some drugs. This past June, after reading a few reviews here on Amazon (regarding "The Scottish Prisoner") I ordered this book from Amazon because so many people said Jamie was a huge part of this book, and it's true. Not only is it true, it filled the small gap between "Dragonfly in Amber" and "Voyager" ..... meaning: What re-kindled the friendship between Lord John Gray and Jamie?... and how did Lord John Gray find out about William? etc. etc. One review I read here on Amazon mentioned that this book is not as "intricate/complex" as the Outlander books. This is true and false. The first thing I noticed when "The Scottish Prisoner" arrived from Amazon was that it was "Only" (and I use that term lightly) 507 pages long. (Not counting fascinating "Author's Notes" and the Sneak Preview of: "Written in My Own Heart's Blood"). There are chapters in "The Scottish Prisoner" that are deeply complex and heart felt. But, there are also some chapters that are "lighter/less complex" than "Outlander" fans are accustomed with. (Each novel in the Outlander series are usually 1000 pages or longer). Because "The Scottish Prisoner" is about half the length of any Outlander book ....(in my humble opinion)... a few chapters in "The Scottish Prisoner" had to be written a bit "streamlined".... probably due to Diana Galbaldon's wonderfully detailed writing style. Jamie, Clair, Lord John Gray... (and many others)... are written with such detail, you'll feel like they are living, breathing people. Diana Galbaldon has intertwined "REAL" history, War, Battles, romance, horror, humor, and Sy-Fy into such a fascinating mix....I don't even know how to categorize her novels. Diana! Your killing me! The early preview of "My Own Heart's Blood" is wonderful.... but it was just enough of a taste to torment me. I want to read it All and NOW! One final note. My husband and I are stunned that HBO (or similar) has not snapped-up the "Rights" to this astonishing Outlander Series and turned it into a weekly show. I read somewhere... and some time ago... that CBS (or some other "PG" station) purchased the "Rights" for Outlander. A "PG" station would have to edit-out nearly half of each novel....and in doing so... would destroy the Outlander series. If a "PG" station does owns the rights to the Outlander Series, I wish HBO (or a similar-Adult-no commercial station) would make some kind of deal, buy the "contract/rights" and get this Outlander series on cable. (A Win-Win for everyone). I have no doubt it would be bigger than the Soprano's.... and thats saying a lot.

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