La Garde Ecossaise Historical Fiction and Early Modern Studies Newsletter.

Welcome

A warm welcome to the La Garde Ecossaise Historical Fiction newsletter this is your fortnightly update on the novel series and early modern studies. 

An Introduction

Thank you so much for buying my novel La Garde Ecossaise: The Life of John Hamilton c.1620 to 1689 Part 1. I do hope that you enjoy it. 

La Garde Ecossaise is not just a historical fiction novel but is designed as a broad introduction to early modern history and early modern studies. There are additional features which turn this novel into a learning experience for the reader. 

La Garde Ecossaise Historical Fiction Podcast Explores the real history behind the novel series.

La Garde Ecossaise Audio Guide Explores the literary aspects of the novel, its themes, characters and some plot points you may have missed.

The audio guide and podcast will be in the order in which they relate to the novel.

Both the audio guide and podcast can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as well as YouTube.

Website The website has transcripts of the podcast as well as recommended reading relating to the history behind the novels. 

New Releases and News from La Garde Ecossaise

New Year, New Start. 

Audio Guide: Introduction. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.

La Garde Ecossaise Historical Fiction Podcast:  Season 1 and 2 of the podcasts which relate to books 1 and 2 within the novel are already available through streaming services and on YouTube. 

I will officially announce them in the newsletter when we reach them in the 2025 schedule. 

Season 3 of the podcast will be released after the audio guides have caught up with the podcast in season 3. 

What to expect within each newsletter

New Releases from La Garde Ecossaise Here you will find news about all the latest podcasts and audio guides that have been released on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. 

Quote A juicy quote from the novel which will inspire and encourage you to read the novel.

Early Modern Digest A digest of interesting news and online articles relating to early modern history.

Do You Know? An interesting fact about early modern history or the La Garde Ecossaise novels.

Feature Article A full length feature article on a subject during the early modern period (c.1500-1700) and occasionally on the challenges of writing historical fiction.

Thank you again for purchasing the novel. I look forward to our first full newsletter next week.