Name: The Scottish Prisoner
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Author: Diana Gabaldon
ISBN: 9780385337526

Type

Physical Book

Author

Diana Gabaldon

Publisher

Bantam

Year

2012

Language

English

Pages

560

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.9 x 14.0 x 3.2 cm

Weight

0.43 kg.

ISBN

0385337523

ISBN13

9780385337526

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Scottish Prisoner "

"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

Diana Gabaldon

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Diana Gabaldon (Arizona 1952), American writer with degrees in Zoology (bachelor's), Marine Biology (master's) and Ecology (PhD), combined her academic career -publishing scientific articles and humorous stories for Disney- with literary creation. In 1991, she started the Outlander series, her first novel, which blends historical romance, adventure, and time travel. The series has sold over 50 million copies, has been translated into 38 languages, and has received awards such as the RITA (1992) and the PEN Book Award (2006).

Additionally, Gabaldon has expanded her literary universe with 9 novels in the main series, Lord John Grey spin-offs, the collection Seven Stones to Stand or Fall, three non-fiction books, and an Outlander graphic novel, published in Spanish by Salamandra.

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