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The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
Contemporary fiction
The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
On the first anniversary of his wife Miriam's death, sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper finally begins sorting her possessions. A charm bracelet he has never seen suggests that her life before their marriage was far more adventurous than he imagined. Tracking the history of each charm carries cautious Arthur from Yorkshire to London, Paris, and beyond while changing how he understands Miriam and himself. Gentle and whimsical, this novel suits readers who enjoy widowed protagonists, object-centered mysteries, late-life adventures, eccentric encounters, and journeys that turn unsettling discoveries into renewed connection with the living.
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Death and bereavement; grief; marital secrets and possible infidelity; family estrangement; loneliness; aging and health concerns; mild romantic content.
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A gently sweet pour suits an unhurried afternoon between the pages.
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