There's a scandal in the wealthy and respected Bott family! After the death of one of the brothers, it turns out that his wife Millie, a quiet woman with an impeccable reputation, had been cheating on her spouse for years. The relatives of the deceased are ready to go to any lengths to avoid disgrace and keep the secret of adultery behind closed doors, but Millie has other plans for the future. Suffering from a sudden surge of guilt, the woman runs away from home and decides to devote her future life to atoning for sins.... For the first time in Russian — almost a century after the publication in the original. — The author of the novel "Charming April" Elizabeth von Arnim is one of the brightest, ironic and witty writers of her time. Her novels have been adapted for stage and film several times. — The edition in the "Neoclassic prose" series has a stylish design and high—quality paper.