"Lady Chatterley's Lover" is a novel by D. H. Lawrence, first published privately in 1928 in Italy and in 1929 in France. It tells the story of Constance Reid, a young woman married to Sir Clifford Chatterley, a wealthy and titled landowner who is paralyzed from the waist down due to a war injury. Feeling neglected and emotionally unfulfilled, Constance begins an affair with the gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors, who is also a war veteran.

The novel explores themes of love, class, and sexuality, and it is known for its explicit descriptions of physical and emotional intimacy. When first published, it was considered controversial due to its explicit content and was banned in several countries. However, it is now regarded as a classic of English literature and is celebrated for its exploration of human relationships and the complexities of desire.