Martin reed is the serf born in 1381 who starts Norah Lofts' epic 'house' trilogy. He resents the feudal system that undermines him. When circumstances change, he begins a new life as a free man, builds the house and fou...Martin reed is the serf born in 1381 who starts Norah Lofts' epic 'house' trilogy. He resents the feudal system that undermines him. When circumstances change, he begins a new life as a free man, builds the house and founds a family.