The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

By: Phaedra Patrick

Narrated by: James Langton

In this poignant and sparkling debut, a lovable widower embarks on a life-changing adventure.

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, healing, and self-discovery 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 curiously charming debut and a joyous celebration of life's infinite possibilities.

©2016 Phaedra Patrick (P)2016 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited.

Light, sweet story

This book is like a stroll with Arthur Pepper, seeing the world through his eyes... his daily routines alone and the slow decline of his relationships with his children as they live their own lives. It's a sweet story that despite his age, new experiences are bringing about changes in perspective and behaviors for Arthur. Towards the end, the climax of the story includes some melodramatic dialogue. Otherwise, it's a light, touching story.

Moving on

This novel kept my attention with mystery, relationships and wondering how it would develop. I enjoyed it and will read it again in time.

That said, This book isn’t for the young It’s for all of us who are aging and beginning to lose loved ones to death. No its not dreary,though you may think so at first. Then unfolds into a many-faceted tale of what can happen when one man stops hiding from life and starts moving on. I enjoyed it greatly. It stirred up many emotions since I am aging. Best of all it shows me I can live, love, create and stay open to each new day

Nice pleasant understated sort of book, Well worth the read

This is a nice, thoughtful story about a widow were coming out of his shell and chasing down the history of his wife prior to their marriage. It’s not the sort of book that I would have chase down on my own but once I started listening to it, I was hooked and enjoyed the whole thing

Well worth a credit!

A charming, sweet story about a widower who embarks on a great adventure. Sweet, funny, heartwarming.

Cute, coming-of-old-age story

Arthur Pepper is an elderly man who, a year later, still grieves for his wife of 40 years. While cleaning out her belongings, he discovers a mysterious bracelet, and while attempting to know where it came from, learns perhaps more than he wants to know about the life his wife led before him. Battling self-doubt and regret, Arthur goes on a raucous adventure that leads him to realize he can still make meaningful connections and live a fulfilling life, even though the best part of his life has ended. Emotional, sweet, and an enjoyable feel-good story.

Sweet Story

I read or listen to all types of book from murder to history to life's stories. I found this book to be a beautiful life story and the struggles of ordinary people. This book is light hearted and made me smile.

Truly a charming story (sorry for the pun)

I enjoyed the enchanting journey that Arthur took to learn about someone he knew so well. It was emotional without being sappy.

very enjoyable

whst a great performance. fun story with genuine relationship struggles and the will to accept & grow

A Marvelous Journey!!!!

I loved this book. It was uplifting and full of hope even when it seemed sad.

Charming

A charming uplifting story. I wish it was easy to find more stories like this one.
The narrating was perfect!