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James Langton
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Written by:
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Phaedra Patrick
About this listen
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.You may also enjoy...
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- SassyKat
- 2020-04-27
A Beautiful Love Story
I loved the journey this book took and told. It was a delightful book.
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- Rhianna McMurdo
- 2019-04-19
Loved it
I absolutely loved this book!! It was such a cute story and an easy listen!
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- Amazon Customer
- 2020-02-04
Wonderful!!! A joy to read.
What a fabulous book! Well written, beautifully developed story line and literally made me laugh out loud. I couldn't turn it off and wanted to start again the moment I finished. Just an absolute joy!
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- Ali-d
- 2021-02-08
The further I got the more I enjoyed
At first, I wasn't sure I was going to love this book but as I got deeper and deeper in, my appreciation for the character deepened and I thoroughly enjoyed the journey.
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- coach amanda
- 2022-03-07
Would make a good movie
This is not a legendary work, but it was well written and an enjoyable easy listen. it would make a good movie
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- Luv2read
- 2022-08-01
Great Listen
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started. A mourning older man was it going to be happy or melancholy. I recommend this book to everyone. He goes on a journey that has you going places you wouldn't imagine. Just think tigers and a 70 year old man tousling. It was hilarious. The narrator was wonderful. His voice made great changes between characters.
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- Avid Reader
- 2020-04-30
Cute, thought-provoking and uplifting
In this difficult time, good to remember what's important through likable characters , good narrative and quaint story.
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- Choo C Rosenbloom
- 2020-10-01
Delightful book!
This is one of the most delightful books I’ve listened to. Narration was superb. Story was filled with charm and surprise. I will definitely listen to more books from Phaedra Patrick.
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- Emily Sheele
- 2020-07-05
A Lovely Story
Just great all around. An enjoyable story and good narration to listen to at bedtime.
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- Jeremy Borys
- 2020-06-08
Very charming feel-good story
A really nice, light summer read! It allows the mind to wonder and get lost in the book.
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