The Enchanted April

8 ways to start a deeper conversation.

Contains spoilers for the entire book.

Discussion topics

Topic 01 of 08

What makes Lotty Wilkins answer an advertisement for a castle in Italy, on a rainy day in London?

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What makes Lotty Wilkins answer an advertisement for a castle in Italy, on a rainy day in London?
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- Why does she choose Rose Arbuthnot as her partner?
- What is each woman escaping?
How does the castle at San Salvatore begin to change the four women?
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- What did you make of Lotty's first morning there?
- Which of them resists the place longest?
What has Rose lost in her marriage to Frederick, and what does she find again?
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- Why does she disapprove of his books?
- What did you make of their reunion?
Why is Lady Caroline Dester so tired of being admired?
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- What does she want from the holiday?
- How does she change by the end?
What did you make of Mrs Fisher and her memories of famous men?
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- Why does she try to live in the past?
- What brings her out of it?
How did you feel about Mellersh's visit, and Lotty's new way of seeing him?
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- Does he really change, or does she?
- Is Lotty's generosity wise?
What does the owner of San Salvatore, Mr Briggs, add to the story?
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- Is his love for Lady Caroline believable?
- What did you make of the pairings at the end?
What does the novel suggest about where happiness comes from?
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- Is it the place, the people, or something within?
- Would the women's changes last back in England?

There is no single right answer. Bring your own reading.