The Lord John Grey is a Historical Romance / Historical Fiction series by Diana Gabaldon, made up of 5 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 Hand of Devils (2008), spanning 8 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | |||
| 1 | Lord John and the Private Matter ★ NYT 4w · peaked #8 | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade ★ NYT 2w · peaked #8 | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 3 | The Scottish PrisonerLatest ★ NYT 3w · peaked #8 🏆 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (RT Award) 2011Full award history → | 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 |
| 2000s | |||
| 5 | Lord John and the Hand of Devils | 2008 | Buy from 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 5 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 Hand of Devils (2008) by Diana Gabaldon.
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."