About this book

Four very different English women decide to rent a medieval castle in Italy for a month, taking a break from their ordinary lives. Lotty Wilkins is a timid but warm-hearted housewife, Rose Artbuthnot is religious and emotionally withdrawn, Lady Caroline Dester is a glamorous socialite tired of constant attention, and Mrs Fisher is an elderly widow who clings to the past. At first, they are strangers to one another. Each comes to the castle with their own disappointments, burdens and desires. Amid the sunshine, flowers, and breathtaking beauty of the Italian Riviera, the women gradually shed their unhappiness and rediscover joy, companionship, and love. Old wounds heal, new connections form, and the transformative power of beauty and kindness alters the course of their lives. This is a tender, humorous and uplifting novel about escape, self-discovery, and the rejuvenating magic of friendship and nature. A little Italian enchantment can change everything!