The Curious Charms of Arthur PepperFrom the author of Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, now an original movie on Hallmark. “An endearing celebration of life.” -RealSimple.com Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove, this curiously charming debut follows a lovable widower and his life-changing adventure of love and self-discovery. Sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper lives a simple life. He gets out of bed at precisely 7:30 a.m., just as he did when his wife, Miriam, was alive. He dresses in the same gray slacks and mustard sweater vest, waters his fern, Frederica, and heads out to his garden. But on the one-year anniversary of Miriam’s death, something changes. Sorting through Miriam’s possessions, Arthur finds an exquisite gold charm bracelet he’s never seen before. What follows is a surprising and unforgettable odyssey that takes Arthur from London to Paris and as far as 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 hope and healing in the most unexpected places. Featuring an unforgettable cast of characters with big hearts and irresistible flaws, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper is a joyous reminder of life’s infinite possibilities. Don’t miss Phaedra Patrick’s uplifting new novel, The Little Italian Hotel! Check out these other heartwarming stories from Phaedra Patrick:
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Contents
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Section 18 | 215 |
Section 19 | 227 |
Section 20 | 237 |
Section 21 | 256 |
Section 22 | 270 |
Section 23 | 278 |
Section 24 | 290 |
Section 9 | 102 |
Section 10 | 112 |
Section 11 | 119 |
Section 12 | 131 |
Section 13 | 146 |
Section 14 | 167 |
Section 15 | 175 |
Section 16 | 188 |
Section 25 | 301 |
Section 26 | 307 |
Section 27 | 311 |
Section 28 | 320 |
Section 29 | 326 |
Section 30 | 333 |
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