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Literary Fiction · HopefulFour strangers rent an Italian castle for a month
The Enchanted April
See it on Amazon1922Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Four unhappy women rent a medieval castle on the Italian Riviera for April. Von Arnim’s 1922 novel is a story of renewal.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a hopeful mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Italy · Friendship · Renewal
Screen adaptation
Enchanted April (1992)
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About the author
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