
Lord John and the Hand of Devils
(A book in the Lord John series)(2007)
A collection of stories by
Diana Gabaldon
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.
"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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Hardback Editions
January 2009 : Hardback
| Title: Lord John and the Hand of Devils Author(s): Diana Gabaldon ISBN: 0-7505-3023-5 / 978-0-7505-3023-1 (UK edition) Publisher: Magna Large Print Books Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
February 2008 : Hardback
| Title: Lord John and the Hand of Devils Author(s): Diana Gabaldon ISBN: 1-60285-117-4 / 9781602851177 (USA edition) Publisher: Center Point Large Print Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2008 : Hardback
| Title: Lord John and the Hand of Devils Author(s): Diana Gabaldon ISBN: 0-7126-7988-X / 978-0-7126-7988-6 (UK edition) Publisher: Century Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
November 2007 : Hardback
| Title: Lord John and the Hand of Devils Author(s): Diana Gabaldon ISBN: 0-385-66495-8 / 978-0-385-66495-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Doubleday Canada Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
November 2007 : Hardback
| Title: Lord John and the Hand of Devils (Lord John Grey Novels) Author(s): Diana Gabaldon ISBN: 0-385-31139-7 / 978-0-385-31139-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Delacorte Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
January 2009 : Paperback
| Title: Lord John and the Hand of Devils Author(s): Diana Gabaldon ISBN: 0-09-927825-1 / 978-0-09-927825-2 (UK edition) Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd Availability: Amazon UK More details... |
2009 : Paperback
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November 2008 : Paperback
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November 2008 : Paperback
| Title: Lord John and the Hand of Devils (Lord John Grey Novels) Author(s): Diana Gabaldon ISBN: 0-385-66099-5 / 978-0-385-66099-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Anchor Canada Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2008 : Paperback
| Title: Lord John and the Hand of Devils Author(s): Diana Gabaldon ISBN: 0-7126-8065-9 / 978-0-7126-8065-3 (UK edition) Publisher: Century Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
2007 : Paperback
| Title: Lord John and the Hand of Devils Author(s): Diana Gabaldon Publisher: Delacorte Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
Audio Editions
November 2007 : Audio CD
| Title: Lord John and the Hand of Devils (Recorded Books Unabridged) Author(s): Diana Gabaldon ISBN: 1-4281-6623-8 / 978-1-4281-6623-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Recorded Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
November 2007 : Kindle edition
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