The Scottish Prisoner - Review

The Scottish Prisoner - Review

     Howdy Everyone and welcome to my latest book review!  I was really excited about this book, mostly because I am a big fan of Diana Gabaldon and I love reading all her books.  Her characters come alive and seem so real, that you can't help but wonder, do these people really exist?  Well I was eagerly anticipating this book, and quite anxious to get started with my reading.  If you haven't read any of Diana's books, I must tell you that it is quite alot of reading as most of her books are.  This one consisted of 507 pages, plus authors notes and a tiny sampling of her upcoming book. But I view it as a Must Read!

     This particular book is about Lord John Grey and Jamie Fraser.  I hope I spelled those correctly (sigh)!  It takes place during the time that Jamie Fraser was a prisoner for his part in the Jacobite Uprising and after the battle of Culloden.  Jamie is serving time at an estate called Helwater and is serving the estate by tending to the horses there.  The Earl of Parloe, brother to Lord John, comes across a plot of uprising Jacobites.  He calls in Lord John to help him discover who these traitors are, and the Earl decides they need the help of a scottish prisoner, namely Jamie Fraser.  Lord John is reluctant at first, especially since he is very attracted to Jamie.  But duty to his country prevails and they become involved in an adventure of spying and intrigue and danger. 

     If you haven't read any of Diana Gabaldons books before, don't worry.  This story can stand on its own  two feet.  But if you want to familarize yourself with these characters I suggest you start by reading her first  book The Outlander.  Don't be intimidated by the size of this authors books.  They storylines flow so smoothly and are so interesting that you find yourself not wanting to put the book down.  I hope you will like the Scottish Prisoner as much as I did.  But I do love all things Scottish and particularly Jamie Fraser! Thanks to author Diana Gabaldon for her writing skills and imagination.  Can't wait for your next book in the continuing story of Claire and Jamie Fraser.