The Solitary Summer

The life of Elizabeth von Arnim, an English novelist born in Australia, is marked by her marriages to German aristocrats and her literary career. Her early works are set in Germany, reflecting her experiences and background. Notably, she had a notable affair with writer H. G. Wells and later married Frank Russell, the brother of philosopher Bertrand Russell. Initially known as May, she adopted the name Elizabeth for her writing, under which she gained recognition. She also wrote one novel under the pseudonym Alice Cholmondeley.