The New Machiavelli. Book the Second: Margaret by H.G. Wells

Richard Remington enters into a respectable marriage with Margaret, a quiet and supportive woman who provides emotional stability as he builds his career. While their relationship lacks passion, it brings him a sense of moral clarity and domestic order. As Remington’s public life becomes more complex, Margaret serves as a counterbalance to his growing ambition. The plot focuses on the tension between comfort and desire, loyalty and longing. It’s a poignant chapter in Remington’s evolution as both a private man and a public figure.