Lord John and the Private Matter: 
 I got seriously confused at times. I love Diana's writing style and the way she brings you into the story but I just felt something was lacking in Lord John's story. I didn't understand all the references which isn't a big deal but it always seemed like there was something going on that I wasn't privy too. 
 I do like the character of Lord John even if I don't like his attachment to Jamie. Not a big fan of his wistful thinking about Jamie either and while reading this book it is clear that John doesn't seem to know enough about Jamie to make certain assumptions. 
 Still Lord John is a very upstanding character in that he gets himself into this intrigue to save his cousin from a scandal. He is a very well written and liked character. I just wish the story wasn't so tedious. 
 Lord John and the Hellfire Club: 
 I have to say I liked this short story a lot better then the novel. I think the condensing of the story helped keep the story and intrigue more interesting. Lord John is a very well written and enjoyable character when he doesn't get bogged down in an elaborate and complicated mystery he can't even solve.