The New Machiavelli. Book the Fourth: Isabel by H.G. Wells

Remington meets Isabel, a passionate, independent woman who awakens in him a deep emotional and intellectual connection. Their affair marks a turning point, as he chooses desire over duty, risking everything he has built. The plot unfolds as both a romance and a political scandal, culminating in personal and professional downfall. Through Isabel, Remington confronts the limits of freedom, the weight of consequences, and the true meaning of love. It’s the novel’s most intimate and tragic chapter.