Arnim Elizabeth von Book order

Known as 'the author of Elizabeth and Her German Garden,' this writer was celebrated for her sharp observations on social conventions and interpersonal relationships. Her early work, often imbued with wit and irony, delved into themes of rural life and feminine aspirations. Later in her career, she explored the complexities of marriage and personal liberty. Her style is marked by keen insight and dry humor, offering readers a satirical glimpse into the upper echelons of society.

2023
Vera
322 pages
12 hours of reading
5.0(1)Add rating
First published in 1921, Vera is a darkly comic story about Lucy Entwhistle and Everard Wemyss. Both have recently lost someone close to them as the first chapter opens. They meet and at once believe they have found a soul mate in each other. As their relationship progresses we come to understand more of each character's past. Most importantly we learn about Wemyss' late wife, Vera. What at first appears to be a different and quirky romance turns out to be an indictment of egoism and dominance in relationships.
2023
The Solitary Summer
144 pages
6 hours of reading
First published in 1899, The Solitary Summer picks up where Elizabeth and Her German Garden left off. Instead of a year's diary of the previous book, this sequel relates a summer in the life of Elizabeth in her patterings about the garden, care of her "babies", various escapades with servants and towns-folk, and several appearances of her husband, "The Man of Wrath".

Vera

The Solitary Summer