The Serf

The Serf by Guy Thorne is a historical fiction novel set in early 20th-century Britain that delves into the social class dynamics and economic disparity of the time. The narrative explores the class struggle and political themes of the era, offering a critical examination of social injustice and the impact of economic inequality on individuals. Thorne's book focuses on the experiences of characters navigating a society marked by poverty and class divisions, highlighting moral dilemmas and the quest for social reform. The dramatic narrative reveals the tensions and conflicts arising from these issues, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by those at the lower rungs of society. Through its exploration of revolution and social change, The Serf provides a thought-provoking look at the consequences of social and economic systems on personal and collective lives, reflecting the broader struggles for justice and equality during a transformative period in British history.

Guy Thorne was the pen name of Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull, who was an English writer and author who lived from 1875 to 1923 and wrote many books. His most famous work is When It Was Dark: The Story of a Great Conspiracy (1903). He wrote as Leonard Cresswell Ingleby and C. Ranger Gull as well. Thorne went to Denstone College, Manchester Grammar, and Oxford University, but he didn't finish his education there. From 1897 to 1898, he worked as a writer for the Saturday Review. He also wrote for The Bookman and The Academy. In 1899, he was editor of London Life. After that, he worked for the Daily Mail and then the Daily Express. He also wrote for Society, a news magazine. His first book, The Hypocrite: A Novel of Oxford and London Life, came out in 1898 under an assumed name. Starting in 1900, he wrote fiction, and over the next few decades, he wrote about 125 books. When It Was Dark was the most well-known and sold 500,000 copies. The book tells the story of Constantine Schaube, a traitorous Jew who tried to take down all of Christianity by falsely denying the Resurrection.