The Enchanted April
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4.3 • 4 Ratings
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- £4.99
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Publisher Description
'This delicious confection will work its magic on all' Daily Telegraph
The discreet advertisement in The Times, addressed 'To Those who Appreciate Wistaria and Sunshine', offers a small medieval castle for rent, above a bay on the Italian Riviera. Four very different women - the dishevelled and downtrodden Mrs Wilkins, the sad, sweet-faced Mrs Arbuthnot, the formidable widow Mrs Fisher and the ravishing socialite Lady Caroline Dester - are drawn to the shores of the Mediterranean that April. As each, in turn, blossoms in the warmth of the Italian spring and finds their spirits stirring, quite unexpected changes occur.
The Enchanted April, published in 1922, is a witty and delightful depiction of what it is like to rediscover joy.
'Brims with magic and laughter' Amanda Craig, Guardian
Includes a new introduction by Salley Vickers, author of Miss Garnet's Angel
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Four Englishwomen vacation together at an Italian castle in von Arnim's novel, a film version of which is now a popular art-house attraction.
Customer Reviews
enchanted April
I loved the film adaptation of this book staring Josie Lawrence and Miranda Richardson, and reading the book has just made me realise how great the film is. If you have not seen the film, never fear, this book will take you to Italy and submerge you in the most glorious individuals and flowing descriptions of the castle, the relationships, the garden and life. I was so enthral that I kept putting it aside to try and sleep but San Salvitory is so evocative I ended up switching on my iPad and reading more in the dark. Read this book and live and love.