<p>Guy Thorne's novel 'The Drunkard' delves into the psyche of addiction against the backdrop of Edwardian England, a time when the understanding of inebriety was transitioning from a moral failing to a medical condition. The narrative, crafted with a blend of naturalistic details and psychological introspection, follows Dr. Morton Sims ? the epitome of society's medical enlightenment ? as he grapples with the darkness of Hancock, the Hackney mur...