Francois Garde | Hamelyn

About François Garde

Birth

1959

First book

2012

Years writing

14

François Garde is a French writer and high-ranking official

François Garde balances his career as a writer with his professional life as a high-ranking French official.

His most acclaimed work, 'What Became of the White Savage', masterfully explores the boundaries of civilization.

Born in Le Cannet in 1959, his writing is deeply rooted in his interest in history and politics.

He has published a dozen works that navigate the space between fiction and historical reality.

His fascination with figures like Paul-Émile Victor and the setting of New Caledonia defines much of his narrative.