""The Youth and Manhood of Cyril Thornton"" is a novel written by Thomas Hamilton. The story follows the life of Cyril Thornton, a young man from a wealthy family in Scotland. The novel is divided into two parts, the first part deals with Cyril's youth and the second part covers his manhood.In the first part, Cyril is portrayed as a young man who is very intelligent and ambitious. He is sent to a prestigious school in Edinburgh where he excels in...