"Lucretia" is a novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. The story takes place in Italy during the 16th century and follows the life of a beautiful and intelligent young woman named Lucretia. Lucretia is a young woman who falls in love with the handsome Count di Peschiera. However, their happiness is short-lived as the Count's true nature is revealed, and Lucretia is forced to flee for her life. She meets a young artist named Claude, and the two fall deeply...