Within this highly-anticipated new novel, Diana Gabaldon brings back one of her most compelling characters: the unforgettable Lord John Grey – soldier, gentleman, no mean hand having a blade. Set in the heart of the eighteenth hundred years, Lord John’s globe is one of mystery and menace. Diana Gabaldon brilliantly weaves collectively the strands of Lord John’s magic formula and public lives. Capturing the unhappy, tormented, and courageous career of a guy who battles for his crown, his honor, and his own secrets, Diana Gabaldon delivers breathtaking human drama, proving once again that she can bring history alive in a way few novelists ever have.