On a clear morning in mid-June, Lord John emerges from London's Beefsteak Club, his mind in turmoil. A nobleman and a high ranking officer in His Majesty's army. Grey has just witnessed something shocking. But his efforts to avoid a scandal that might destroy his family are interupted by something still more urgent: the Crown appoints him to investigate the brutal murder of a comrade in arms who may have been a traitor.

The second volume of a comprehensive companion guide to each book in the "Outlander" series includes a complete chronology of the series, synopses of novels, a guide to research sources, a Scottish glossary and pronunciation guide, and essays by the author.