I enjoyed this the most out of all of the Lord John stories so far. The adventure was interesting and I particularly enjoyed the repairing of Jamie and John's friendship. I was also excited by the ending, as it introduced one of my favorite times in American History. One more short story to finish before I can start Drums of Autumn! ( )

Historical Fiction

Probably the best of all DG's books. The characters are compelling the story line is interesting and just complex enough to demand your attention. I LOVE the historical connections and the geographic explorations. It's endearing and adventuresome. ( )

While trying to track down the truth about another soldier who may have embezzled military funds and engaged in treasonous acts, Lord John Grey is compelled by his brother to travel to Ireland with Jamie Fraser as an escort. Neither Lord John nor Jamie are enthused at the prospect, especially as their last encounter at Helwater ended very poorly. But as the two conduct their investigation, they'll uncover a plot that will push them closer to the strange friendship they've had since Ardsmuir Prison.

My summary of the plot of this Lord John novel doesn't really do it justice. Suffice to say that it holds plenty to enjoy for series fans, particularly if you're fascinated by the things Jamie was up to in the decades when he and Claire were apart. Excellent historical fiction as always with a small dose of the supernatural. Highly recommended. ( )

Jamie Fraser and Lord John Grey work together to prevent a Jacobite uprising in Ireland.

Interesting characters and story but a few historical inaccuracies. ( )