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The Enchanted April
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Publisher's Summary
To Those who Appreciate Wisteria and Sunshine. Small medieaval Italian Castle on the shores of the Mediterranean to be Let Furnished for the month of April. This small advertisement sparks something long dormant in the reluctant hearts of two downcast London women - the possibility of happiness.
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- JKJanson
- 06-19-18
My absolute favorite book.
Enchanted April will help you fall in love with life, nature... and love...all over again.
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- Pat
- 11-11-18
It’s all about how you see things....
This book is well worth reading in that each character is dramatically changed by being open to seeing their lives in the very different light of sunny Italy, after leaving England. #Friends, #Inspiring, #FemaleProtagonist, #FeelGood, #Italy, #Tagsgiving, #Sweepstakes