Lord John and the Hand of Devils

#.5, #1.5, #2.5 Lord John Grey

Diana Gabaldon

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English

Random House
01 December 2008

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Thriller & suspense; Historical adventure; Fantasy; Historical fiction; Europe

Series: Lord John Grey

Sweeping historical drama from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author

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 Abbey

In 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.

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By: Diana Gabaldon
Imprint: Random House
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 212g
ISBN: 9780099278252
ISBN 10: 0099278251
Series: Lord John Grey
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 December 2008
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Diana Gabaldon is the author of the international bestsellers CROSS STITCH, DRAGONFLY IN AMBER, VOYAGER, DRUMS OF AUTUMN and THE FIERY CROSS - all featuring Claire and Jamie Fraser. Although American by birth, Diana has become fascinated by the history of Scotland, England, France and the USA in the mid-18th century when the struggles that would determine the shape of the modern world were taking place. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her husband and their children.

Reviews for Lord John and the Hand of Devils (#.5, #1.5, #2.5 Lord John Grey)

Marvellous... it is a large canvas that Gabaldon paints, filled with strong passions and derring-do * San Francisco Chronicle * For suspense, endless twist and turns, and a picture of life at all levels, Gabaldon has done it again * Irish News * A blockbuster hit * Wall Street Journal * A triumph! A powerful tale layered in history and myth, at its core is a love so vivid and fierce... -- Nora Roberts Anyone who's read Diana Gabaldon's absorbing historical novels will relish her latest offering * Irish Examiner * Gripping historic mystery * OK * A story that is both moving and magical * Northern Echo * The freshest and most thorough portrait of Gabaldon's multifaceted leading man . . . Deftly written, pleasantly concise * Kirkus Reviews * Gabaldon is a born storyteller * Los Angeles Daily News * History comes deliciously alive on the page * New York Daily News *