Enter the multifaceted world of "The Roll-Call" by Arnold Bennett, where ambition and artistry intertwine. The novel follows George Cannon, a young artist and architect navigating the complexities of love, career, and social expectations in early 20th-century London. As George strives for professional recognition and personal fulfillment, he grapples with ethical dilemmas and romantic entanglements. Rich with character development and social insight, Bennett's narrative explores the timeless struggle between aspiration and reality.