The Mutable Many: A Novel

"The Mutable Many: A Novel" by Robert Barr tells the story of John Sartwell, a strict factory manager in London, as he grapples with growing unrest among his workers who are threatening a strike. The novel sets the stage by introducing the tense atmosphere of the factory and the brewing conflict between labor and management, as Sartwell tries to navigate his relationships with his bosses and his daughter, Edna. The plot thickens when Sartwell hears from a worker named Marsten about the upcoming strike, which highlights the struggle between personal goals and what is best for the group of workers. All of this explores themes of class differences, personal drive, and the moral dilemmas faced by those on both sides of an industrial dispute.