Tono-Bungay. Book 4: The Altermath of Tono-Bungay by H.G. Wells

As the Tono-Bungay empire collapses, George reflects on the waste, ambition, and illusions that fueled its creation. He turns away from business and toward scientific exploration, searching for meaning beyond material success. The plot slows to a thoughtful conclusion as he contemplates the future of humanity and his place in it. It's a philosophical coda to the satirical story. The novel ends not with ruin, but with clarity and resignation.