Publisher's Synopsis
The Enchanted April is a novel written by Elizabeth Von Arnim, first published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of four women who decide to rent a castle in Italy for the month of April. The women are all strangers to each other, but they each have their own reasons for wanting to escape their lives in England. Lotty Wilkins is a housewife who is tired of her mundane life and wants to experience something new. Rose Arbuthnot is a beautiful woman who is unhappy in her marriage and wants to escape her controlling husband. Lady Caroline Dester is a wealthy socialite who is bored with her life and wants to find some peace and solitude. Finally, Mrs. Fisher is an elderly widow who is set in her ways and wants to spend her remaining years in quiet contemplation.The four women arrive at the castle and are initially wary of each other, but as they spend time together, they begin to form a bond. They explore the beautiful Italian countryside, visit local villages, and enjoy the warm sunshine. As they relax and unwind, they each begin to rediscover themselves and find happiness in unexpected ways.The Enchanted April is a charming novel that explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the transformative power of travel. It has been adapted into several films and stage productions, and is considered a classic of English literature.And indeed Mr. Briggs seemed very much interested. He wanted to hear all about everything she had been doing from the moment she got there. He asked her if she had seen this, that, and the other in the house, what she liked best, which room she had, if she were comfortable, if Francesca was behaving, if Domenico took care of her, and whether she didn't enjoy using the yellow sitting-room�����the one that got all the sun and looked out towards Genoa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
