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'A charming, unforgettable story.' Harper's Bazaar

40 years of marriage.
8 golden charms.
One man's journey of discovery.

'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

Autorentext

Phaedra Patrickis the bestselling author of five previous books. Her debut, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, has been translated into twenty-five languages worldwide and her second novel, Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, was made into a Hallmark movie. An award-winning short story writer, she previously studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. Phaedra lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her family.

Klappentext

40 Years of Marriage.
8 Golden Charms.
One Man's Journey of Discovery.

"[A] charming, unforgettable story." - Harper's Bazaar

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.

Zusammenfassung
'A charming, unforgettable story.' Harper's Bazaar 40 years of marriage. 8 golden charms. One man's journey of discovery.