Cyrus, the Servant of the Lord by Charles Kingsley: Plot Summary: The novel follows the life of Cyrus, a young man who is born into a poor family but rises to prominence through his intelligence and hard work. He becomes a successful businessman and philanthropist, but struggles with the guilt of his wealth and the emptiness of his material success. Ultimately, he finds spiritual fulfillment through his faith in God and his service to others.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1853 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Biographical Fiction, Adventure