Bendish a Study in Prodigality (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Hewlett, Maurice

 
9781330179321: Bendish a Study in Prodigality (Classic Reprint)

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Power, ambition, and passion collide in a fractured portrait of a would‑be leader. A young nobleman pursues fame and influence across Italy, chasing a grand political dream while his heart gets tangled in love and betrayal.

Set amid travel from Genoa to Rome and Venice, this novel traces Bendish’s ascent and the costs it brings. As he writes and schemes, the line between rhetoric and reality blurs, revealing a sharp, provocative look at ambition and the lure of revolution.


  • Follow how a poet‑leader negotiates love, power, and public image.

  • See the creator’s inner life collide with political exploits in a vivid historical setting.

  • Experience brisk, sometimes lyrical prose that challenges traditional storytelling rhythm.

  • Discover a tale that blends romance, self‑examination, and social critique.



Ideal for readers of classic literary fiction that foregrounds character, style, and the costs of ambition.

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