# The Enchanted April — Character guide

> Key figures in The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim.

- [Mrs. Fisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_fisher.md): A domineering elderly guest at San Salvatore, often critical of others.
- [Mrs. Wilkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_wilkins.md): An enthusiastic woman who escapes her dull marriage by renting an Italian villa.
- [Mrs. Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mrs_arbuthnot.md): A reserved woman seeking renewal in Italy alongside her friend Lotty.
- [Scrap](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/scrap.md): A beautiful, bored socialite who joins the villa party for distraction.
- [Mr. Wilkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mr_wilkins.md): Lotty's pompous, self-absorbed husband who later visits the villa.
- [Frederick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/frederick.md): A mysterious figure often referenced as a past love or memory.
- [Mr. Briggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mr_briggs.md): A quiet, observant man who works for Mrs. Fisher.
- [Costanza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/costanza.md): The Italian maid at San Salvatore who assists the guests.
- [Francesca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/francesca.md): A young Italian servant at San Salvatore.
- [Mr. Ferdinand Arundel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mr_arundel.md): A charming Englishman who becomes involved with the villa guests.
- [Beppo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/beppo.md): A local Italian boy who runs errands for the villa.
- [Kate Lumley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/kate_lumley.md): A friend or acquaintance of the main characters, mentioned occasionally.
- [Mr. Fisher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/mr_fisher.md): Mrs. Fisher's deceased husband, referenced in conversation.
- [Lady Droitwich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_april_se/characters/droitwich.md): A titled acquaintance of the characters, mentioned but not on stage.

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