
The charming, slyly comic novel of romantic longing and transformation that inspired the Oscar-nominated film Four very different women escape the monotony of dreary London for the sunshine of Italy in a medieval castle on the Mediterranean. As each blossoms in...

Set in the 1920s, this "funny, sumptuous, and invigorating vacation for the mind and soul" (500 Great Books by Women) gained renewed attention following the release of a 1991 Academy Award-nominated film adaptation directed by Mike Newell. The film stars Miranda Richardson, Josie...


'To Those who Appreciate Wistaria and Sunshine. Small medieval castle on the shores of the Mediterranean to be let For the month of April, above a bay on the Italian Riviera.' Four very different women--the dishevelled and downtrodden Mrs Wilkins, the sad, sweet-faced...

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. Seeking escape from their unfulfilling marriages and monotonous lives in 1920s England, two women become transfixed by an advertisement to rent a medieval Italian castle for the month of April...



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Elizabeth von Arnim was a British author and Countess best known for writing semi-autobiographical works that served as satirical commentaries of European society during her time.

A discreet advertisement in 'The Times', addressed to 'Those who Apppreciate Wisteria and Sunshine...' is the impetus for a revelatory month for four very different women. High above the bay on the Italian Riviera stands San Salvatore, a mediaeval castle. Beckoned to this haven...

Rediscover the Magic of The Enchanted April with This Special Annotated Edition Step into the sun-drenched beauty of Italy's Ligurian coast with Elizabeth von Arnim's beloved classic, The Enchanted April . This exclusive annotated edition offers readers more than just the original...

Experience the joy of reading one of the 20th century's most beloved novels with ease and comfort. Our Large Print Edition of The Enchanted April offers beautifully crafted, oversized text that ensures a relaxed and enjoyable reading experience, perfect for those who prefer or...

It began in a Woman's Club in London on a February afternoon-an uncomfortable club, and a miserable afternoon-when Mrs. Wilkins, who had come down from Hampstead to shop and had lunched at her club, took up The Times from the table in the smoking-room, and running her listless...

Four Englishwomen, strangers to each other, rent a villa for a month near Portofino for a vacation at an Italian castle.

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It began in a Woman's Club in London on a February afternoon--an uncomfortable club, and a miserable afternoon--when Mrs. Wilkins, who had come down from Hampstead to shop and had lunched at her club, took up The Times from the table in the smoking-room, and running her listless...

"The Enchanted April" is a delightful novel that tells the story of four women who embark on a journey to Italy in search of happiness and self-discovery. Lottie Wilkins and Rose Arbuthnot, two dissatisfied Englishwomen who rent a castle for the month of April. They join up with...

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...


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...

This edition has been annotated with the following unique content. Historical Context Detailed 20th Century Analysis A remarkable work of classic literature filled with romance and friendship! British author Elizabeth Von Arnim published The Enchanted April in 1922. The story...


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