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The story follows the adventures and escapades of Francis-Anthony Strelley, an Englishman who finds himself in various misadventures while living in Lucca, Italy. The character of Strelley is portrayed as a charming but somewhat naive and bumbling individual who often gets himself into amusing and sometimes precarious situations. His memoirs are filled with humorous and sometimes absurd anecdotes."The Fool Errant" is a picaresque novel, a genre of fiction that features a roguish or adventurous protagonist who travels through various episodes and encounters diverse characters along the way. Strelley's memoirs recount his experiences and the colorful characters he meets, providing a humorous and satirical look at 18th-century society and culture.Maurice Hewlett was known for his historical and adventure novels, and "The Fool Errant" is a departure from some of his more serious historical works. It's a lighthearted and often humorous novel that showcases his storytelling skills and his ability to create engaging and memorable characters.