God Is An Englishman by R.F. Delderfield

Set in the mid-19th century, the novel follows the ambitious Adam Swann, a former soldier who returns to England with dreams of building a business empire in the burgeoning railway industry. As he navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship, Adam also grapples with personal relationships, including his marriage to the spirited Henrietta and the complexities of family life. The story explores themes of ambition, resilience, and the transformative impact of the Industrial Revolution on English society, painting a vivid picture of the era's social and economic landscape.