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The Enchanted April
Classic fiction
The Enchanted April
On a wet London afternoon, Lotty Wilkins notices an advertisement offering an Italian castle to anyone longing for sunshine and wisteria. She persuades the reserved Rose Arbuthnot to share the expense, and the two recruit the formidable Mrs. Fisher and beautiful Lady Caroline to join their month away. The four women arrive with different disappointments and defenses, but the gardens and generous quiet of San Salvatore gradually change how they understand themselves and the people they left behind. Witty, restorative, and gently romantic, this classic is made for spring gardens, porch reading, or any day when you want to escape somewhere beautiful.
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Marital unhappiness · Mild romantic themes
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Italian Garden Spritz
Floral, sunny, and made for a terrace.
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- Combine the noncarbonated ingredients in a glass or shaker and stir or shake until mixed. Pour over ice, top with any carbonated ingredient, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Chapterhouse Amber Ale
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- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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