Oddsfish! delves into the tension between personal ambition, religious loyalty, and political conflict. The protagonist embarks on a journey that immerses him in the volatile world of 17th-century England, a time marked by political upheaval and religious strife. His mission, initiated by a higher power, demands that he balance his duties to the Catholic Church while engaging with the complexities of the English court. As he navigates his own uncertainties regarding his faith and role in the world, he is thrust into the intricate web of political maneuvering and social dynamics. The protagonist's return to London after years of absence introduces him to a shifting cityscape and a variety of colorful characters, each representing different facets of the political and religious struggles of the time. His journey ultimately challenges his understanding of duty, identity, and the moral complexities that arise when personal desires conflict with greater responsibilities. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a deeply divided society, with themes of loyalty, faith, and the search for purpose guiding the protagonist's experiences.
Robert Hugh Benson was an English Catholic priest and author who lived from 18 November 1871 to 19 October 1914. He began his ministry as an Anglican priest before being welcomed and ordained in the Catholic Church in 1903. He also wrote a lot of fiction, including Come Rack! Come to Rope! and the well-known dystopian novel Lord of the World. His works include current fiction, children's stories, plays, apologetics, devotional writings, and historical, horror, and science fiction. In parallel with rising through the ranks to serve as a Chamberlain to Pope Pius X in 1911 and earning the title of Monsignor before passing away a few years later, he continued his writing career. Benson, the younger brother of E. F., A. C., and Margaret Benson, was the youngest child of Edward White Benson, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and his wife, Mary. Robert Hugh Benson attended Eton College for his education before attending Trinity College in Cambridge from 1890 to 1893 to study classics and religion. Benson's father, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury at the time, gave him his ordination as a priest in the Church of England in 1895.
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