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The Scottish Prisoner
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Lord John Grey: Book 3

The Scottish Prisoner (2011) (edit title/settings)

by Diana Gabaldon (Author) (edit contributors)

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In this highly-anticipated new novel, Diana Gabaldon brings back one of her most compelling characters: the unforgettable Lord John Grey - soldier, gentleman, and no mean hand with a blade. Set in the heart of the eighteenth century, Lord John's world is one of mystery and menace. Diana... read more

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London, 1760. For Jamie Fraser, paroled prisoner-of-war in the remote Lake District, life could be worse: He’s not cutting sugar cane in the West Indies, and he’s close enough to the son he cannot claim as his own. But Jamie Fraser’s quiet existence is coming apart at the seams, interrupted... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

London, 1760. For Jamie Fraser, paroled prisoner-of-war in the remote Lake District, life could be worse: He’s not cutting sugar cane in the West Indies, and he’s close enough to the son he cannot claim as his own. But Jamie Fraser’s quiet existence is coming apart at the seams, interrupted first by dreams of his lost wife, then by the appearance of Tobias Quinn, an erstwhile comrade from the Rising.

Like many of the Jacobites who aren’t dead or in prison, Quinn still lives and breathes for the Cause. His latest plan involves an ancient relic that will rally the Irish. Jamie is having none of it—he’s 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 Grey—aristocrat, soldier, and occasional spy—finds himself in possession of a packet of explosive documents that exposes a damning case of corruption against a British officer. But they also hint at a more insidious danger. Time is of the essence as the investigation leads to Ireland, with a baffling message left in “Erse,” the tongue favored by Scottish Highlanders. Lord John, who oversaw Jacobite prisoners when he was governor of Ardsmiur prison, thinks Jamie may be able to translate—but will he agree to do it?

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. A captivating return to the world Diana Gabaldon created in her Outlander and Lord John series, The Scottish Prisoner is another masterpiece of epic history, wicked deceit, and scores that can only be settled in blood.

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  • “There were some chains you wore because you wanted to.”
    Jamie
  • “Christ, Sassenach, I need ye.”
    Jamie Fraser
  • “"Queen's knight," he said quietly. "To queen two." It was, he knew, a dangerous opening.”
    Lord John Grey
  • “You could tell from the books whether a library was meant for show or not. Books that were used had an open, interested feel to them, even if closed and neatly lined up on a shelf in strict order with their fellows. You felt as though the book took as much interest in you as you did in it and was willing to help when you reached for it.”
    Jamie Fraser

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It was so cold out, he thought his cock might break off in his hand - if he could find it.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Preface

Prologue

SECTION I: The Fate of Fuses
1. April Fool
2. Erse
3. An Irishman, a Gentleman
4. Not Good
5. Why Am Not I at Peace?
6. Summoning

SECTION II: Force Majeure
7. When a Man Is Tired of London, He Is Tired of Life
8. Debts of Honor
9. Eros Rising
10. Punch and Judy
11. Vulgar Curiosity
12. The Belly of a Flea
13. By Darkness Met
14. Fridstool

SECTION III: Beast in View
15. The Return of Tobias Quinn
16. Tower House
17. Castle Athlone
18. Fireside Tales
19. Quagmire
20. Stalking Horse
21. A Poultice for Bruising
22. Glastuig
23. Plan B
24. Clishmaclaver
25. Escape from Athlone
26. Opium Dreams
27. Loyalty and Duty
28. Amplexus

SECTION IV: A Tithe to Hell
29. The Wild Hunt
30. Particular Friends
31. Betrayal
32. Duello
33. Billets-Doux
34. All Heads Turn as the Hunt Goes By
35. Justice
36. Teind
37. Sole Witness

SECTION V: Succession
38. Redux
39. The Fog Comes Down
40. Gambit
41. A Moonlicht Flicht
42. Point of Departure
43. Succession

Authors Notes
Dedication
Acknowledgments

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  • fridstool: A seat of refuge, of sanctuary. A quiet place of one's own.
  • justiciar: noun 1. a high judicial officer in medieval England. 2. the chief political and judicial officer in England from the reign of William I to that of Henry III.
  • clishmaclaver: noun Scot. gossip; idle or foolish talk.
  • mare's nest: 1.A hoax or fraud.2.An extraordinarily complicated situation.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 5 in Lord John Grey. (standard series)

Preceded by Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade.

This is book 12 of 14 in New York Times Bestsellers - Hardcover Fiction (Current). (authoritative list)

Preceded by Zero Day, and followed by 1Q84.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Diana Gabaldon (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: November 29, 2011
ISBN: 9780385337519
Page Count: 560

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PS3557.A22 S36 2011
  • Dewey: 813.54

Links to Supplemental Material edit see section history

  • Diana Gabaldon's Homepage: Author website with excerpts of upcoming and past books of hers as well as author blog and tweet link

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade
  • Lord John and the Private Matter
  • Lord John and the Hand of Devils

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