The Curious Charms Of Arthur Pepper
‘A charming, unforgettable story’Harper’s Bazaar
40 years of marriage.
8 golden charms.
One man’s journey of discovery.
Having been married for over 40 years, 69-year-old Arthur Pepper is mourning the loss of his wife. On the anniversary of her death, he finally musters the courage to go through her possessions, and happens upon a charm bracelet that he has never seen before.
What follows is a surprising adventure that takes Arthur from London to Paris and India in an epic quest to find out the truth about his wife’s secret life before they met, a journey that leads him to find healing, self-discovery, and love in the most unexpected of places.
‘Charming by name, charming by nature, this book is a balm for the soul and heart.’ The Sun
Readers have fallen in love with The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper:
‘I enjoyed this lovely book so much. Recommended if you want to read a poignant, warm-hearted story‘ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A lovely book and very well written with gentle humour and charm‘⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A little gem of a book peppered with humour’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Will leave you feeling warm and content by the end’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely the best book I have read in a long time. The story was lovely’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I truly loved every page! The most beautiful story that I’ve ever read!‘⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A delightful read. I adored it’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Don’t miss The Library of Lost and Found, another unforgettable tale from Phaedra Patrick.
Praise for Phaedra Patrick: -
‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm that had me rooting for Arthur all the way.’ The Daily Mail -
‘Charming by name, charming by nature, this book is a balm for the soul and the heart.’ The Sun -
‘With many poignant as well as laugh-out-loud moments, in the vein of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, this is a lovely feel-good read.’ Compass -
‘We love this sweet story about self-discovery.’ Take A Break -
‘As charming and witty as the title suggests.’ My Weekly -
‘A gorgeous journey told through charms’ Heat -
‘Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart’ Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop -
‘If you liked The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, you’ll love this’ Townswoman -
Reading Groups are loving Arthur Pepper! -
‘A lovely tale with beautifully crafted characters, warmth, humour and poignancy. I romped through this perfectly delightful story.’ Sarah Harper, Lovereading -
‘A lovely novel which is a sheer delight to read from beginning to end.’ Catherine Bryce, Lovereading -
‘A well written and very charming story. It is a feel good read, very satisfying and a lovely ending.’ Sue Pledger, Lovereading -
‘Funny, warm and loving … I took Arthur Pepper with me everywhere. I smiled a lot and couldn’t stop guessing what this secret was?’ Shriya Khambhaita, Lovereading -
