WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY BRENDA BOWEN A notice in The Times addressed to 'Those Who Appreciate Wistaria and Sunshine' advertises a 'small medieval Italian Castle to be let for the month of April'. Four very different women take up the offer: Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Arbuthnot, both fleeing unappreciative husbands; beautiful Lady Caroline, sick of being 'grabbed' by lovesick men; and the imperious, ageing Mrs Fisher. On the shores of the Mediterranean, beauty, warmth and leisure weave their spell, and nothing will ever be the same again. Published alongside a modern version of the same story entitled Enchanted August.
Elizabeth von Arnim
Elizabeth von Arnim was a British author born in Australia in 1866. Known for her satirical and comedic novels, von Arnim's most notable works include "Elizabeth and Her German Garden" (1898), "The Enchanted April" (1922), and "Mr. Skeffington" (1940). Her writing style often featured strong female characters and themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Von Arnim's works were influential in the development of feminist literature and continue to be celebrated for their wit and charm. "The Enchanted April" remains her most famous work, depicting the transformative power of friendship and nature in a beautiful Italian villa. Elizabeth von Arnim passed away in 1941, leaving behind a legacy of timeless and engaging novels.
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