"The Lieutenant's Woman" is a novel by John Fowles, published in 1969. Set in Victorian England, it follows the story of Charles Smithson, a geologist engaged to Ernestina Freeman. His life takes a turn when he meets Sarah Woodruff, a mysterious woman known as "the Lieutenant's Woman," who has a troubled past and defies societal norms. The novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the constraints of society. Fowles employs a unique narrative style, often breaking the fourth wall and offering multiple endings, which invites readers to reflect on the choices of the characters and the nature of fate in their lives.