The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim

Pick this up if you’re looking for a pick-me-up while we wait for the sun to hit. This one is an enduring classic and it isn’t hard to see why – it’s full of delicious descriptions of Italy in April…and hope sliced through with wry observations. One of the most enchanting books I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading Reading MattersĪn absolute treat Kate Saunders, Saga Magazine Elizabeth von Arnim, The Enchanted April 23 likes Like How passionately she longed to be important to somebody again - not important on platforms, not important as an asset in an organisation, but privately important, just to one other person, quite privately, nobody else to know or notice. BoltonĪn enchanting novel, witty, touching and very perceptively written, which will sweep you into wisteria and sunshine Santa MontefioreĮlizabeth von Armin's most charming novel in every sense: it casts a spell.a sun-washed fairytale Observerįilled with hazy hills and fragrant flora, the novel is a dreamily sensuous description of the glories of Italian spring Adam Nicolson, Mail on SundayĪ perfect summer read – light, romantic and witty Helena Gumley-Mason, 4 stars, Lady When I'm plotting my books, I think of Von Arnim, and try to balance the dark with some lighter characterisation. (Very different from the kind I write!).I remain in awe of a writer who can produce an enthralling story out of so little. Times Literary SupplementĪ genuine feeling for color and for beauty New York TimesĪ warm and uplifting book. With this bracing element there is additionally what can only be called a feast of flowers, hanging from every wall and pouring scent over the company. The Enchanted April sounds as if it would be an appallingly cloying cream puff of a fairy tale, but that would be to ignore that the author habitually kept a pot of lemon juice mixed with vinegar beside her ink-pot. This delicious confection will work its magic on all Daily Telegraph

The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim