‘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.