A discreet advertisement in 'The Times', addressed to 'Those who
Apppreciate Wisteria and Sunshine...' is the impetus for a revelatory
month for four very different women. High above the bay on the Italian
Riviera stands San Salvatore, a mediaeval castle. Beckoned to this haven
are Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs Arbuthnot, Mrs Fisher and Lady Caroline Dester,
each quietly craving a respite. Lulled by the Mediterranean spirit, they
gradually shed their skins and discover a harmony each of them has
longed for but never known.
First published in 1922 and reminscient of 'Elizabeth and her German
Garden', this delightful novel is imbued with the descriptive power and
light-hearted irreverence for which Elizabeth von Arnin is renowned.