`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