Title: A FUGITIVE GREEN – OUTLANDER #2.5
Featured in: Seven Stones to Stand or Fall
Author: Diana Gabaldon
ISBN: 978 1 784 75109 8
Publisher: Penguin Random House UK
Pages: 216
Source: Private Copy
Minnie Rennie and her father operate a family business dealing in rare books and letters—with a sideline in forgery, blackmail, and burglary. After travelling from Paris to London for work, with a secret mission to find the mother she never knew, Minnie’s clandestine meeting with a client pseudonymously named Mr. Bloomer is interrupted when she crosses paths by chance with Harold Grey, Earl of Melton (and the Duke of Pardloe, though he spurns the title).
An outcast from society, Hal is beset by troubles. Not only is he grieving the deaths of his wife, Esmé, and their unborn child, he’s still in shock over the revelations of her infidelity—an episode that ended with Hal killing her lover, Nathaniel Twelvetrees, in a duel. Minnie and Hal are immediately drawn to one another, but when Mr. Bloomer asks her to steal potentially incriminating letters between Esmé and Nathaniel that Hal still has in his possession, she finds herself swayed by fascination and empathy for a man she barely knows.
Official Summary
24 May 2024
Please tell me you are as hooked on this series as I am – if not, I am afraid my blog posts are not going to work for you. There are a lot of books to work through.
“The Fugitive Green” Outlander #2.5 is a captivating tale of secrets, intrigue, and forbidden love set against the backdrop of 18th-century London. Gabaldon once again proves her mastery of historical fiction, immersing you in a world where family secrets and societal expectations collide with unexpected consequences.
Minnie Rennie, a young woman with a knack for forgery and espionage, finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of deception when she crosses paths with Harold Grey, Earl of Melton. Hal, haunted by personal tragedy and ostracized by society, is a complex and compelling character whose vulnerabilities draw you in from the very first page.
Gabaldon weaves together multiple plot threads, from Minnie’s quest to uncover the truth about her mother to Hal’s struggle to come to terms with his past. The chemistry between Minnie and Hal crackles with tension, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the story. Gabaldon’s ability to create richly drawn characters who feel authentic and fully realized makes this novella a special addition to the series. From the bustling streets of London to the opulent halls of aristocratic society, the story is teeming with vivid detail that brings the setting to life.
While the plot may seem familiar to fans of Gabaldon’s Outlander series, “The Fugitive Green” stands on its own as a compelling and satisfying read. The pacing is brisk, the dialogue sharp, and the twists and turns will keep you guessing until the very end.
This one is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance. Diana Gabaldon once again proves herself to be a great storyteller, delivering a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.
Also by Diana Gabaldon
Dragonfly in Amber
For twenty years Claire Randall has kept her secrets. But now she is returning with her grown daughter to Scotland’s majestic mist-shrouded hills. Here Claire plans to reveal a truth as stunning as the events that gave it birth: about the mystery of an ancient circle of standing stones …about a love that transcends the boundaries of time …and about James Fraser, a Scottish warrior whose gallantry once drew a young Claire from the security of her century to the dangers of his ….
Now a legacy of blood and desire will test her beautiful copper-haired daughter, Brianna, as Claire’s spellbinding journey of self-discovery continues in the intrigue-ridden Paris court of Charles Stuart …in a race to thwart a doomed Highlands uprising …and in a desperate fight to save both the child and the man she loves….
About the Author
Author bio from the author’s site
Diana Jean Gabaldon Watkins grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona and is of Hispanic and English descent (with a dash of Native American and Sephardic Jew). She has earned three degrees: a B.S. in Zoology, a M.S. in Marine Biology, and a Ph.D in Ecology, plus an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Glasgow, for services to Scottish Literature.
She currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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