Elizabeth and her German Garden is the first book by Marie Annette Beauchamp-known all her life as Elizabeth . The semi-autobiographical book, anonymously published, under the name Elizabeth, was an incredible success, going through printing after printing over the next few years. The Enchanted April is von Armin's best known work. It has been made into a successful film, and has made famous the Italian resort where it is set, Portofino.