'At one level an escapist fantasy, at another a parable about the liberation of the spirit, this delicious confection will work its magic on all.' 'The Daily Telegraph'

*A companion/sequel to the famous Elizabeth and Her German Garden

'A captivating (in no way barking) autobiography. Dogs take the leading role, but it is also about troublesome husbands, wonderful houses, a surprising life' Observer

*A witty and ecstatic tale of transforming a wilderness into a garden *By the author of The Enchanted April *Introduced by Elizabeth Jane Howard

*A novel sparkling with von Arnim's characteristic wit and irony *With an afterword by Lisa St Aubin de Teran *With an Afterword by Lisa St Aubin de Teran

*Considered by many to be von Arnim's finest work, VERA is a startling exploration of sex and violence *This is the book many believe du Maurier to have based REBECCA on

For the Major and his wife Edelgard, the idea of a holiday touring Southern England seems perfect. But England presents more than a contrast of scenery to this German couple, as Edelgard seems to undergo a change of temperament. This is an account of an ill-assorted group of upper-class people grappling with the hardships of the open road.

*A poignant and humorous tale of love between an older woman and a younger man

This enchanting novel tells the story of the love affair between Rose-Marie Schmidt and Roger Anstruther. A determined young woman of twenty-five, Rose-Marie is considered a spinster by the inhabitants of the small German town of Jena where she lives with her father, the Professor. To their homes comes Roger, an impoverished but well-born young Englishman who wishes to learn German: Rose-Marie ...