The Enchanted April

by Elizabeth von Arnim, Tracey L Adlai (Foreword)

308 pages, Paperback

Published April 28, 2026

About the author

Elizabeth von Arnim, born Mary Annette Beauchamp, was an English novelist. Born in Australia, she married a German aristocrat, and her earliest works are set in Germany. Her first marriage made her Countess von Arnim-Schlagenthin and her second Elizabeth Russell, Countess Russell. After her first husband's death, she had a three-year affair with the writer H.G. Wells, then later married Earl Russell, elder brother of the Nobel prize-winner and philosopher Bertrand Russell. She was a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield. Though known in early life as May, her first book introduced her to readers as Elizabeth, which she eventually became to friends and finally to family. Her writings are ascribed to Elizabeth von Arnim. She used the pseudonym Alice Cholmondeley for only one novel, Christine, published in 1917.

Reviews

[Sebastian Gregory · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful edition of the classic novel, complete with recipes inspired by both the book and the film. The foreword is worth a read as well. It’s a wonderful addition for fans of either version. I especially love the cover and its vivid colors.

[Jamee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous edition of this classic novel. The cover is really pretty and it includes some fun, easy recipes based on the book.