The Royal Regiment, and Other Novelettes

Set in the rugged highlands of Scotland, this tale follows a young officer of the Royal Scots as he rides home across windswept moors to the ancestral estate of Ardgowrie. He has left the battlefield for a personal summons—his father's grave illness—and the journey forces him to confront memories of past campaigns and the weight of his family’s legacy. The vivid descriptions of the landscape and the regiment’s traditions immerse the listener in a world where duty and honor intertwine.

When he arrives, the stately mansion looms in the evening light, its red walls echoing the stories of generations of soldiers. Inside, familial expectations, lingering romances, and the looming shadow of impending conflict begin to surface, offering a glimpse of the personal struggles that lie beneath the military façade. Listeners can expect a blend of crisp historical detail, heartfelt emotion, and the subtle tension of a man caught between his love for country and his love for those at home.