Enchanted April

Published in 1922, 'Enchanted April' by Elizabeth von Arnim follows four women who escape their dreary lives in post-World War I London by renting an Italian villa for a month. Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. Arbuthnot, both unhappy in their marriages, recruit two other women to join them at San Salvatore, where they each undergo transformative experiences. The novel explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the rejuvenating power of nature, making it a notable work in early 20th-century literature.