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Start with Lord John and the Private Matter and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Lord John and the Private Matter
Book 1 by Diana Gabaldon • Published 2003
In 1757 London, Lord John Grey quietly investigates whether his cousin’s respectable fiancé is hiding syphilis, even as he is ordered to solve a fellow officer’s murder tied to missing intelligence, drawing him into t...
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Lord John reading order
Ends with The Scottish Prisoner
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Book 1:Lord John and the Private Matter
Diana Gabaldon • 2003
In 1757 London, Lord John Grey quietly investigates whether his cousin’s respectable fiancé is hiding syphilis, even as he is ordered to solve a fellow officer’s murder tied to missing intelligence, drawing him into t...
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Book 2:Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade
Diana Gabaldon • 2007
Serving in the Seven Years’ War, Lord John is confronted with new evidence about the long-ago scandal surrounding his father’s alleged treason and death, forcing him to juggle battlefield duty, a risky love affair, an...
- 3
Book 3:Lord John and the Haunted Soldier
Diana Gabaldon • 2008
After being wounded in a cannon explosion, Lord John faces a board of inquiry and grieving families who suspect a cover-up, pushing him to investigate what really went wrong on the battlefield and in the foundry that...
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Book 4:The Scottish Prisoner
Diana Gabaldon • 2011
In 1760, paroled Jacobite prisoner Jamie Fraser and British officer Lord John Grey are reluctantly partnered to track down stolen documents tied to an Irish conspiracy, forcing them to confront old grievances and trus...
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Lord John FAQ
What is the best order to read the Lord John series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Lord John and the Private Matter.
How many books are in the Lord John series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Lord John series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Lord John series?
New readers should start with Lord John and the Private Matter, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Lord John series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2003 to 2011.