Society

The Enchanted April

by Elizabeth von Arnim

Four Englishwomen who barely know one another rent a small medieval castle in Italy for April, largely because of the wisteria. Very little happens and everything changes; von Arnim’s comedy is gentle, but she knows exactly how unhappy her characters were at home.

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Reading time

About 5 hr 15 min

Where to find it

The Night Conservatory

Edition

Project Gutenberg, eBook #16389. In the public domain in the United States.