The Scottish Prisoner
Lord John Grey • Book 3
Narrated by Jeff Woodman, Rick Holmes
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Two men who'd rather be anywhere else — forced onto the same road to Ireland — and neither of them can afford to trust the other.
- Great if you want: dual-POV historical intrigue with genuine moral tension
- Listening experience: methodical and atmospheric — rewards patience over speed
- Narration: Woodman and Holmes split POVs cleanly, each owning their character's voice
- Skip if: you haven't read the Outlander or Lord John series
About This Audiobook
In 1760, Jamie Fraser is quietly serving out his parole in the Lake District when the appearance of an old comrade with dangerous knowledge, and a series of papers in the possession of Lord John Grey pointing to treason and murder, draws both men into a reluctant partnership that takes them to Ireland. Diana Gabaldon's third Lord John novel is a standalone thriller that runs parallel to the main Outlander chronology, examining the fraught, complicated friendship between Grey and Fraser through a mission neither man would have chosen.
Jeff Woodman and Rick Holmes share the narration, Woodman handling Lord John's perspective and Holmes taking Jamie's chapters, a division that clarifies the novel's alternating viewpoints and lets each character's voice breathe distinctly. The dual-narrator approach suits Gabaldon's structure, and both performers bring conviction to their respective characters. At nearly sixteen hours, The Scottish Prisoner is a satisfying historical adventure that stands well independent of the broader series.