The New Machiavelli. Book the First: The Making of a Man by H.G. Wells

This first section of a political and psychological novel follows the young life of Richard Remington, an ambitious intellectual shaped by love, politics, and personal struggle. As he grows from idealistic student to rising political thinker, his experiences with women and public life lay the groundwork for future moral dilemmas. The narrative blends autobiographical elements with political commentary and emotional introspection. The plot builds slowly, rich in character and ideas. It’s a study of how ideals are formed—and how they may one day be compromised.