Liza of Lambeth

Set against the backdrop of the working-class struggles in late 19th-century London, the story explores the tragic consequences of a young factory worker's ill-fated romance with an older, married man. Liza Kemp's desire for love and escape leads her into a tumultuous relationship that highlights the societal constraints and emotional turmoil faced by women of her time. Maugham's poignant narrative sheds light on the harsh realities of life for the impoverished, intertwining themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for dignity.