In the midst of the strict social norms and rapid industrialization of the Victorian era, a determined factory worker organizes a strike for better working conditions, only to discover that the sympathetic factory owner he's facing off against is his long-lost father, leading to a personal and emotional journey towards creating positive change in the workplace.
Protagonist: An ambitious factory worker striving for better working conditions; Deuteragonist: A sympathetic factory owner seeking to improve the lives of his workers.
The protagonist organizes a strike to demand better working conditions, facing off against the factory owner and the social norms of the Victorian era.
The factory owner and the protagonist come to a compromise, leading to improved working conditions for the workers. The strike serves as a catalyst for change, and the protagonist and the factory owner work together to create a more equitable and humane workplace. The novel ends with the promise of a better future for the workers and a shift towards social reform in the Victorian era.
Twist: The factory owner is revealed to be the protagonist's long-lost father, adding a personal and emotional layer to their struggle for better working conditions. This revelation leads to a deeper understanding between them and a stronger commitment to creating positive change in the workplace.