She was a cousin of Katherine Mansfield (whose full name was Kathleen Mansfield Beauchamp).Įlizabeth von Arnim spent her old age in London, Switzerland, and on the French Riviera. The marriage ended in disaster, with Elizabeth escaping to the United States and the couple finally agreeing, in 1919, to get a divorce. Von Arnim wrote another 20 books, which were all published 'By the author of Elizabeth and Her German Garden'.Ĭount von Arnim died in 1910, and in 1916 Elizabeth married John Francis Stanley Russell, 2nd Earl Russell, Bertrand Russell's elder brother. In 1898 she started her literary career by publishing Elizabeth and Her German Garden, a semi-autobiographical novel about a rural idyll published anonymously and, as it turned out to be highly successful, reprinted 21 times within the first year. The children's tutors at Nassenheide included E. The couple had five children, four daughters and a son. They married in London but lived in Berlin and eventually moved to the countryside where, in Nassenheide, Pomerania, the von Arnims had their family estate.

She had met von Arnim during an Italian tour with her father. This book is annotated with historical context from that time period.Įlizabeth, Countess Russell, was a British novelist and, through marriage, a member of the German nobility, known as Mary Annette Gräfin von Arnim.īorn Mary Annette Beauchamp in Sydney, Australia, she was raised in England and in 1891 married Count Henning August von Arnim, a Prussian aristocrat, and the great-great-great-grandson of King Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia. Anybody who enjoys stories of adventure, romance, and personal development must read it. With its vivid descriptions of the Italian landscape and its captivating characters, 'The Enchanted April' is a delightful and uplifting novel that explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the transformative power of travel. Fisher rediscovers her love of literature, and Lady Caroline learns to let go of her past. Lottie discovers a sense of purpose, Rose reconnects with her husband, Mrs.

Every lady discovers something special in the Italian countryside that helps her to grow and evolve.

The women start to open up and share their deepest wishes as they become used to their new surroundings. Fisher, and Lady Caroline need a break from their dreary lives in England, and the promise of sunshine and adventure in Italy seems too good to resist. Set in the early 20th century, the novel tells the story of four women from different walks of life who come together to rent a medieval castle for April. The classic, 'The Enchanted April' by Elizabeth von Arnim, is a timeless story that takes readers to the stunning Italian countryside.

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