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Oddsfish!

By Robert Hugh Benson
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A young English gentleman who entered a religious house is reassigned by ecclesiastical authorities to secular service and sent into the courts of Rome, England, and France. He becomes entangled in political plots, courtly maneuvering, and episodes connected with a monarch's waning years while confronting questions of vocation, loyalty, and personal identity. The narrative pairs meticulous topographical description of palaces and streets with historical episodes presented as historical romance, blending attention to recorded events with fictionalized interpersonal intrigues.

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Robert Hugh Benson

Robert Hugh Benson was an English author and priest known for his contributions to religious literature and fiction. He wrote a variety of works that explore themes of faith, morality, and the human condition. Among his notable titles is "Lord of the World," a dystopian novel that reflects his Catholic beliefs and concerns about modernity. Benson's writing often blends elements of drama and narrative, as seen in his plays like "A Mystery Play in Honour of the Nativity of our Lord" and his historical fiction such as "The History of Richard Raynal, Solitary." His works continue to resonate with readers interested in the intersection of spirituality and literature.

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