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Shady and seductive in equal measure, Thornton is quick to exploit the demand for entertainment and escapism in Folkestone. Whilst his lucrative schemes certainly offer a distraction from the war, for some townsfolk they also stretch the boundaries of both legality and morality.

Whether it is providing soldiers with home comforts or running illicit horseraces, shrewd Thornton is careful not to give satisfaction to his adversaries, such as Hilary and Josiah, who would like nothing more than to expose him as a profiteer.