The Enchanted April (Pocketbook Classics Unabridged Annotated Edition with Recipes inspired by the novel and film)

By Elizabeth von Arnim

The Enchanted April is Elizabeth von Arnim's most beloved novel, a story about four women - all strangers - who step away from their ordinary lives for a month in Italy and rediscover themselves, their independence, and the happiness they'd stopped expecting.

First published in 1922, von Arnim's masterpiece appears here in a new Pocketbook Classics edition, complete with recipes inspired by the novel. This unabridged version invites readers to do what the story itself encourages: slow down, spend time with those who matter most, and linger a little longer.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1969043091
• ISBN13: 9781969043093
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Pocketbook Press
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.3" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Did you ever want to get away from it all?

Over the years, some people have become more fun and interesting. On the other hand, some become staunch and passionless. Seems that Lottie picked the latter to marry. One day at her club, she sees an a-d-v-e-r-t-i-s-e-m-e-n-t to rent an Italian villa for a month. She shows this to a friend, Rose, and offers to share the cost. This leads to four women with different backgrounds sharing the cost of a great adventure at the beautiful Italian villa "San Salvatore." The story is well written and was made into a good play, as it has all the elements of understanding and misunderstanding needed for a good play. Even some explosive scenes. There, all the characters, looking for a retreat from life, find each other again, for some the first time. You will find yourself wanting to join in. Do not overlook the two movies with the same title.