<p>Maurice Hewlett's 'The Fool Errant' stands as a captivating work of historical fiction, taking readers on an adventurous journey through the eyes of Francis-Anthony Strelley, Esq., who chronicles his escapades and observations as a citizen of the Renaissance city-state of Lucca. Hewlett's narrative is steeped in the rich tapestry of the era, utilizing a prose style reflective of the period which immerses the reader in a detailed, old-world exp...