Elizabeth Von Arnim
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 Frank 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.
The Enchanted April
Seeking escape from their unfulfilling lives, four women find that the warmth of an Italian castle has the power to change everything.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
Vera
Two people in mourning find an unexpected connection as they navigate the complexities of loss and attempt to rebuild their lives.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
The Pastor's Wife
A sheltered woman’s life takes a turn when a spontaneous trip leads to an unexpected proposal, forcing her to choose between duty and her own longings.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
The Solitary Summer
A woman escapes to her garden for a summer of peaceful isolation, seeking self-discovery through nature's embrace and quiet reflection.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
The caravaners
Bored with their ordinary lives, a couple trades their societal standing for a caravan and discovers the ups and downs of marriage and adventure on the open road.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
Elizabeth and Her German Garden
A woman escapes city life and expectation, discovering freedom and delight in her untamed German garden.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
The Princess Priscilla's Fortnight
A young princess, overwhelmed by royal duties, plans a comical escape to England in search of freedom and a life of her own.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
Introduction to Sally
In a world obsessed with appearances, a family's life is upended by their daughter's extraordinary beauty, igniting fears, controlling choices, and the urgent need for independence.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
Love
A free-spirited young man finds his heart entangled with a complicated widow, their connection blossoming amidst the backdrop of shared theater visits and the shadows of a past love.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen
A woman seeking freedom from her everyday life embarks on a life-changing journey across an island to fulfill her desire for exploration and independence.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
Christopher and Columbus
Two young sisters, escaping the troubles of war, sail to a new world filled with both hope and uncertainty as they seek a place to call home.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
Christine
Through intimate letters, a young woman's vibrant journey of music and self-discovery unfolds against the gathering storm clouds of war.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther
Separated by distance and societal expectations, a young woman pours her heart into letters, revealing a love story marked by both joy and uncertainty.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
In the Mountains
Amidst the grandeur of the mountains, a grieving woman seeks solace and healing as she confronts loss and rediscovers the beauty of life.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
The April Baby's Book of Tunes with the story of how they came to be written
Experience the joy of three imaginative sisters as their mother weaves music into beloved nursery rhymes, turning a snowy winter into a celebration of family, creativity, and fun.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
The Benefactress
A young woman questions her purpose in life, while yearning for autonomy from her overbearing family.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim