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The Enchanted April

Annotated Edition
By Elizabeth von Arnim and Elizabeth von Armin
Series: Evergreens
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The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim follows four women who, seeking a break from their dreary lives in 1920s London, rent a villa in Italy for a month. As they bask in the idyllic surroundings, they undergo transformative personal journeys, discovering joy, friendship, and unexpected changes in their perspectives on life and relationships. Filled with humour and charm, the story beautifully captures the rejuvenating power of nature and new companionships.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate tales of personal transformation and the magic of a change in environment. Set in an idyllic Italian villa, it follows four women from different backgrounds who find friendship and self-discovery in a shared escape from the drudgery of their daily lives. If you enjoy character-driven narratives with a touch of humour and romance, this charming story might just captivate you.

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The Enchanted April

Here presented in a new edition to include pictures and an extensive section on von Arnim's life and works, The Enchanted April has inspired generations of readers since and established Portofino and the Italian Riviera as a mainstay of the tourist circuit

'Italian holidays get more than their fair share of literary attention, but this uplifting novel is unmissable – reading it is almost as good as taking a holiday oneself.' - The Observer

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Four women, with very different backgrounds and characters – the artless Lottie Wilkins, the pious Rose Arbuthnot, the cantankerous Mrs Fisher, and the haughty Lady Caroline Dester – respond to an advertisement in The Times offering a medieval castle to rent in Italy that April. As their joint holiday begins, tensions flare up between them, but they soon bond over their past misfortunes and rediscover hope and the pleasures of life in their tranquil surroundings.

A huge best-seller when it was published in 1922, The Enchanted April has inspired generations of readers since and established Portofino and the Italian Riviera as a mainstay of the tourist circuit.

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Many reviews hail The Enchanted April as an enchantingly charming novel that captivates with its spellbinding narrative and delightful characterisation. It's frequently praised for its idyllic setting and the transformative journey of its characters, offering a delightful escape for readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847497215

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 256

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Elizabeth von Armin Elizabeth von Arnim Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Evergreens

About the Author

Elizabeth von Arnim (1866–1941) was an Australian-born British novelist who was married to a Prussian aristocrat. Her most famous works include Elizabeth and Her German Garden and The Enchanted April.

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