He does actually keep one charm, the most monetarily valuable one, the one whose story he first uncovered. Phaedra Patrick studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organiser and communications manager. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. I love small books--happy books--easy-to-read, relaxing books. Truth be told, rarely do I even consider who wrote it. The stories Arthur uncovered made him realize his wife had been full of life and adventure prior to marrying him and he doesn't like knowing that. You just enjoyed them. It is a feel good read, very satisfying and a lovely ending.’ Sue Pledger, Lovereading, ‘Funny, warm and loving … I took Arthur Pepper with me everywhere. But at least the author can't be accused of false advertising or bait. We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Tired of fictional murderers lurking around every page? The bracelet has several charms but one, in particular, catches his eye. Received this ARC from First Reads for an honest review~~. PLUS, free expedited delivery. Shocked that she had a life prior to him that he did not know about, he seeks to learn more about her. He interacts with a variety of quirky people and ventures out of his comfort zone. 'The Spectator', volume 1 of 3 (plus translations and index), comprising previously unpublished eighteenth-century essays, poetry, letters and opinions, originally edited by Addison and Steele, now available in html form, as a free download from Project Gutenberg I smiled when I realized that "The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper" were LITERALLY the gold charms on a bracelet that he finds, tucked in a winter boot, as he prepares to finally clear away the clothing of his wife Miriam who died a year before. A joy to read. This is a happy easy read book that delighted me, and although it's not great literature the entertainment value for me is deserving of 5 stars. Beautifully written, funny and moving, this is one of those books that you will always remember. The second thing that catches my eye would be the title, depending on how the book is sitting on the shelf as I peruse the selections. A well constructed novel. Featuring an unforgettable cast of characters with big hearts and irresistible flaws, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper is a joyous celebration of life's infinite possibilities. He liked to peel off the paper slowly and consider the contents.”, “By sorting out her wardrobe it felt as if he was saying goodbye to her all over again. With”. Lots of likable characters and an easy read. Shocked that she had a life prior to him that he did not know about, he seeks to learn more ab. BUT, he finds a beautiful, gold charm bracelet tucked into the toe of one of her barely worn shoes, as he finally starts to clean out her closet. From this contact he learns about additional information that leads t. This is a charming feel good sort of novel about a sixty-nine year old English widower who after a year of isolation from the world and being closed up inside his home has decided to go through his deceased wife's clothes in preparation for donating them to charity. The sixty-nine year old fellow has mournfully and rigidly kept to the schedule and rituals of daily life with his wife but without her it has become sadly vacant. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. To see what your friends thought of this book, Some, in that it's a story set in England about an elderly man setting off on a journey. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, from the very first page! In doing so he comes across a charm bracelet that he doesn't recall having seen before. My 60-year-old dad died very suddenly of a brain aneurysm almost two months ago. Readers will not be disappointed. To This Present 1624. Any similarities to 'The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry'? This little gem of a book is peppered with humour and offers many unexpected ways to soothe aching hearts. This search takes him to places far and wide and along the way he has adventures and makes colorful friends that were somehow connected with his wife. After his wife dies, he falls into a routine that he finds difficult to break and then, on the anniversary of his wife's death, he decides the time has come to empty her wardrobe and give her clothes to charity. This is one of the most delightful and heart warming novel that I have read in a long time. Such a charming story (no pun intended)! “Filled with colourful, complex characters and adventure, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper is a lovely story about grief and healing. This book made my heart sing! This book will illuminate your heart." So, thats what I did for Arthur - I wrote his story straight from the heart and gave him a poignant, fun and adventurous journey. Download one of our FREE Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on all your devices. There is a degree of jeopardy, and uncertainty which there isn't in this. The movie is filled with all those little moments we can identify with - secret longings, flirtation, and first kisses - but also those that are bittersweet, and those that disappoint us. – Nina George, New York Times bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop, “A touching tale of rediscovering someone you love. Save up to 50% off RRP on select top books, Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Reviewed in Australia on 10 February 2021. A charmer of a book ‘peppered’ with humour. Then he gives some of his new wealth to a few of the people who had helped him on this journey and he spends the rest to take is own journey, which is fine but he did this at the expense of his wife, he effectively erased her full self and kept only his memories of her, sharing only tidbits with his children who would also only ever have their memories of her, never their mother's full story. In doing so he comes across a charm bracelet that he doesn't recall having seen before. An award-winning short story writer, she now writes full time in Saddleworth where she lives with her family. The Silent Ones: A story as much about the women as the cases ... To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Please try your request again later. Arthur Pepper is utterly charming and endearing.” – Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Daughter, “Tender, insightful, and surprising... [Arthur Pepper] will instantly capture the hearts of readers who loved The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, The Little Paris Bookshop, and The Red Notebook.” – Library Journal, starred review, ‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm that had me rooting for Arthur all the way.’ The Daily Mail, ‘Charming by name, charming by nature, this book is a balm for the soul and the heart.’ The Sun, ‘With many poignant as well as laugh-out-loud moments, in the vein of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, this is a lovely feel-good read.’ Compass, ‘We love this sweet story about self-discovery.’ Take A Break, ‘As charming and witty as the title suggests.’ My Weekly, ‘A gorgeous journey told through charms’ Heat, ‘Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart’ Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop, ‘If you liked The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, you’ll love this’ Townswoman, ‘A lovely tale with beautifully crafted characters, warmth, humour and poignancy. Remember when you used to sit on your parents' knees for story time. He calls the number, which starts a process of uncovering his wife’s past through researching the story behind each charm. He realizes it was a part of his wife's life that he never knew about. How could a charm bracelet stir up so many emotions and curiosity? Maybe 3.5★. But the story is different, as bereaved Arthur searches for t…more Some, in that it's a story set in England about an elderly man setting off on a journey. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The plot device of having separate and individual items contribute to one unified story is not a new one but invariably leads to a good yarn. His kids play, sure, but they all suck—like middle schoolers are wont to do—aside from one potential all-star that just needs a little encouragement. Arthur’s journey of discovery, shedding light on the past and changing his future, was a delight to read. There is a name and telephone number with it that he decides to check into. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I think it would be impossible to put this book down and not be in a happy mood and a little in love with Arthur Pepper. In this poignant and sparkling debut, a lovable widower embarks on a life-changing adventure. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I read this book as it is the next one on my Girly Book Club reading list for July. A phone number engraved on one charm starts him on a journey where he learns about the important people and places in his wife's life before they were married. T&C's apply. Nicely developed characters, lovely story line, I was there. He wonders if he had ever truly known his wife, as she had not confided in him. Happy reading! Lovely book and a pleasure to read. 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