"The L-Shaped Room" is a novel by Gillian Freeman that tells the story of a young woman named Jane who becomes pregnant and seeks refuge in a small, rundown apartment in London. The room's unique shape symbolizes her isolation and struggle as she navigates her unexpected situation. As Jane interacts with her eclectic neighbors, including a black man and a prostitute, she begins to form connections that challenge her perceptions of life and relationships. The story explores themes of loneliness, acceptance, and the complexities of human connection in a changing society.