The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim - ISBN: 9780860685173
Paperback
Four women, an Italian castle, and a life-changing April.

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    10 January 1996

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Summary

A discreet advertisement in ‘The Times’, addressed to ‘Those who Apppreciate Wisteria and Sunshine…’ is the impetus for a revelatory month for four very different women. High above the bay on the Italian Riviera stands San Salvatore, a mediaeval castle. Beckoned to this haven are Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs Arbuthnot, Mrs Fisher and Lady Caroline Dester, each quietly craving a respite. Lulled by the Mediterranean spirit, they gradually shed their skins and discover a harmony each of them has longed for…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780860685173
ISBN-10:0860685179
Author:Elizabeth von Arnim, Sarah Dunant
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Virago Press Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:10 January 1996
Weight:227g
Dimensions:132mm x 200mm x 19mm
Series:Virago Modern Classics
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Filled with hazy hills and fragrant flora, the novel is a dreamily sensuous description of the glories of Italian spring– Adam Nicolson , Mail on Sunday

An enchanting novel, witty, touching and very perceptively written, which will sweep you into wisteria and sunshine – Santa MontefioreFilled with hazy hills and fragrant flora, the novel is a dreamily sensuous description of the glories of Italian spring – Adam Nicolson * Mail on Sunday *Elizabeth von Armin’s most charming novel in every sense: it casts a spell…a sun-washed fairytale * Observer *At one level an escapist fantasy, at another a parable about the liberation of the spirit, this delicious confection will work its magic on all. * ‘The Daily Telegraph’ *

About The Author

Elizabeth von Arnim

Elizabeth von Arnim was born in Australia in 1866. In 1894 she and her first husband moved to Nassenheide which was wittily encapsulated in her most famous novel, Elizabeth and her German Garden. She was described by Alice Meynell as ‘one of the three finest wits of her day’.

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