"Manalive" by G. K. Chesterton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily around the enigmatic character Innocent Smith, who arrives at a boarding house on the outskirts of London, bringing with him a whirlwind of energy and chaos that disrupts the mundane lives of its residents. The opening portion of the novel introduces a powerful wind that sweeps through the city, invigorating the weary inhabitants of Beacon House.