A farewell to arms by Ernest Hemingway
Set during World War I's Italian campaign, it follows American lieutenant Frederic Henry, who serves in the Italian ambulance corps. When he meets English nurse Catherine Barkley, a passionate love affair develops against the brutal backdrop of war. As battle intensifies and their relationship deepens, the lovers face devastating choices that will test whether their bond can survive the chaos surrounding them.
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