1862. Lawrence was first a lawyer who then turned into a writer, Lawrence first published Guy Livingstone anonymously. He is often regarded as the originator in English fiction of the beau sabreur type of hero (the muscular novel), great in sport and love and war.

"Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough'" by George A. Lawrence portrays a violent picture of Rugby School, a public school in Rugby, Warwickshire, England. This book follows its titular main character as he tries to find his way as a fish out of water. Conflicts with classmates, and the stresses of needing to find where you belong are front and center in this book which has contributed to it continuing to be relevant to this day.