The Hampdenshire Wonder

J.D. Beresford's 'The Hampdenshire Wonder' is a profound exploration of intellect and isolation nestled within the speculative fiction of the early 20th century. Through the story of Victor Stott, the son of a famous cricketer, who is born with extraordinary intellect and an uncanny ability to predict events, Beresford weaves a tale that is as much a meditation on the nature of genius as it is a p...