The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim

The Enchanted April is a novel by Elizabeth von Arnim, first published in 1922. The story follows four English women who rent a castle on the Italian Riviera for a month in the spring. The characters are Lotty Wilkins, Rose Arbuthnot, Lady Caroline Dester, and Mrs. Fisher, who all come from different backgrounds and have their own reasons for seeking a break from their ordinary lives. The novel explores their personal transformations as they enjoy the beauty and tranquility of their surroundings, and it has been praised for its evocative descriptions of nature and its themes of rejuvenation and self-discovery.