The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim

Read more is imbued with the descriptive power and light-hearted irreverence for which Elizabeth von Arnin is renowned. First published in 1922 and reminscient of 'Elizabeth and her German Garden', this delightful novel. Lulled by the Mediterranean spirit, they gradually shed their skins and discover a harmony each of them has longed for but never known.

Wilkins, Mrs Arbuthnot, Mrs Fisher and Lady Caroline Dester, each quietly craving a respite. High above the bay on the Italian Riviera stands San Salvatore, a mediaeval castle. 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. A recipe for happiness: four women, one medieval Italian castle, plenty of wisteria, and solitude as needed.The women at the center of The Enchanted April. 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 Series: VMC Designer Collection. Elizabeth von Arnim was born in Australia in 1866. Leaving a drab and rainy London one April and arriving on the shores of the Mediterranean, they discover a flower-filled paradise of beauty, warmth and leisure. Elizabeth Von Arnim (VMC Designer Collection) Hardcover. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BRENDA BOWEN Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Arbuthnot, cowed and neglected by their husbands, make a daring plan: they will have a holiday. The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim - Elizabeth von Arnims novel tells the story of four dissimilar women in 1920s England who leave their damp and. The Enchanted April: A 1922 Story of Literacy Fiction (Annotated) Elizabeth Von Arnim Paperback 1 offer from 8.

The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim