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Lord John Grey

by Diana Gabaldon

4 books Started 2003 Latest 2011
Publication Reading Order

The Lord John Grey is a Historical Romance / Historical Fiction series by Diana Gabaldon, made up of 4 books published between 2003 and 2011. It begins with Lord John and the Private Matter (2003), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Lord John and the Plague of Zombies, spanning 8 years of storytelling.

4books
8years active
2decades
~4yrs between books
2011latest release
# Title Year Buy
2000s
1 Lord John and the Private Matter 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
3 The Scottish PrisonerLatest 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Lord John and the Plague of Zombies Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Lord John Grey series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Lord John Grey series?

Start with Lord John and the Private Matter (2003), the first book in the Lord John Grey series by Diana Gabaldon. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Lord John Grey series?

There are 4 books in the Lord John Grey series by Diana Gabaldon, published between 2003 and 2011.

What is the first book in the Lord John Grey series?

The first book in the Lord John Grey series is Lord John and the Private Matter, published in 2003 by Diana Gabaldon.

What is the latest book in the Lord John Grey series?

The most recent book in the Lord John Grey series is Lord John and the Plague of Zombies by Diana Gabaldon.

Diana Gabaldon is an American author best known for her Outlander series of historical time travel novels. Born in 1952 in Arizona, she earned a PhD in ecology from Northern Arizona University. Gabaldon's writing career began with a research trip to Scotland, inspiring her to pen the first Outlander novel in 1991. The series follows the adventures of Claire Randall, a 20th-century nurse who travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland. With over 50 million copies sold worldwide, the Outlander series has been translated into 37 languages and adapted into a successful television series. Gabaldon has won numerous awards, including the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1993 and the Quill Award for Best Historical Fiction in 2008. Her critical success stems from her meticulous historical research, captivating characters, and the unique blend of romance, adventure, and time travel that has captivated readers worldwide.

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About the Lord John Grey series

Diana Gabaldon's Lord John Grey novels are a sophisticated spin-off from Outlander, following the gay British army officer Lord John Grey through mysteries and intrigues in 18th-century military and aristocratic society. Honourable, discreet and quietly brave, Lord John must navigate cases that mix murder, espionage and the dangers of his carefully hidden private life.

The series offers a different flavour from the main Outlander saga — tighter, more focused on Lord John himself — while deepening a beloved supporting character. The period detail and intrigue are as rich as ever.

The Lord John books and novellas interweave with the Outlander timeline; readers usually slot them in alongside the main series, starting with "Lord John and the Private Matter."