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Lord John and the Hellfire Club

Diana Gabaldon, Jeff Woodman
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Lord John and the Hellfire Club

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2003

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Diana Gabaldon, Jeff Woodman

Lord John and the Hellfire Club

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

2

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • 1750s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Lord John and the Hellfire Club by Diana Gabaldon and Jeff Woodman, a person named Lord John Grey, an 18th-century nobleman, investigates a mysterious murder connected to the notorious Hellfire Club. Set in a historical context, the narrative intertwines elements of mystery and intrigue as Lord John seeks to uncover the truth behind the crime.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.8

8,167 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lord John and the Hellfire Club by Diana Gabaldon and Jeff Woodman is praised for its engaging prose and historical detail, immersing readers in the 18th-century setting. The character of Lord John is well-developed and intriguing. However, some critics find the plot predictable and lacking in depth. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of historical mysteries.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lord John and the Hellfire Club?

A reader who enjoys Lord John and the Hellfire Club likely appreciates historical mysteries with a touch of adventure. They may be fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series or Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels, drawn to richly detailed settings and complex characters in 18th-century England.

3.8

8,167 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

2

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • 1750s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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