The novel 'Brief Encounter' by Noël Coward is a classic, and I totally get why you'd want to read it! While I adore hunting for free books myself, it's important to check if it's legally available. Some older works enter the public domain, but 'Brief Encounter' might still be under copyright in many places. Project Gutenberg and Open Library are great starting points for public domain texts—definitely worth a search there.
If it's not available freely, libraries often have digital lending options like OverDrive or Libby, which feel almost like 'borrowing' a free copy. Alternatively, secondhand bookstores or sales might have affordable physical copies. I once found a pristine vintage edition for a few bucks at a local shop! Supporting authors (or their estates) when possible keeps literature alive, but I totally understand budget constraints—happy reading adventures!