A Room With A View

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Set against the backdrop of Florence, the story follows Lucy, whose structured life is disrupted during a trip with her cousin Charlotte. Encountering vibrant characters like the spirited novelist Eleanor Lavish and the passionate George Emerson, Lucy grapples with the allure of Italian freedom versus the constraints of Edwardian society, embodied by her unexciting fiancé, Cecil Vyse. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery and the struggle to embrace one's desires amidst societal expectations.