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3 Formats: CD
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3 Formats: Library CD
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3 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9781504739665
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ISBN: 9781504739658
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ISBN: 9781504739672
| Runtime: | 8.95 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
A 2017 Selection for the ALA Listen List for Outstanding Audiobook Narration
“An endearing celebration of life.” -RealSimple.com
Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove, this curiously charming debut follows a lovable widower and his life-changing adventure of love and self-discovery.
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 and healing 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 joyous reminder of life’s infinite possibilities.
Don’t miss Phaedra Patrick’s uplifting new novel, The Little Italian Hotel!
Check out these other heartwarming stories from Phaedra Patrick:
- Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone
- The Library of Lost and Found
- The Secrets of Love Story Bridge
- The Messy Lives of Book People
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“With clear-eyed prose and a moving story, Patrick reminds us how selfless people can be…This book will illuminate your heart.” —Nina George, New York Times bestselling author
“Filled with colorful, complex characters and adventure…A lovely story about grief and healing.” —Marisa de los Santos, New York Times bestselling author
“James Langdon gives a fitting narration…crisp, perfectly suiting the quirky story.…[a] lovely tale about how to carry on with the adventure of life in the face of grief.” —AudioFile
“An endearing celebration of life.” —Real Simple magazine
“It’s a sweet quest and a thoughtful reminder that sometimes the person who loves us most knows us better than we know ourselves.” —Martha Stewart Living
“Charming by name, charming by nature, this book is a balm for the soul and the heart.” —Sun (5 stars)
“Patrick has created a likable, curmudgeonly character in Arthur Pepper. Arthur and the quirky cast of others radiate from the page as they grow and change (albeit somewhat reluctantly). The different travel settings, family dynamics, and a little bit of mystery add together for a delightful, introspective reading journey.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
“Tender, insightful, and surprising…a stunning addition to the popular genre of transformative stories of otherwise uneventful lives.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“Patrick’s debut evokes whimsy and poignancy…This is a sweet story.” —Publishers Weekly
“Pierces the heart. You root for [Arthur] every step of the way.” —BookPage
“A sweet and poignant story about marriage, grief, and memory. Readers will find bumbling, earnest Arthur utterly endearing.” —Booklist
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Fiction |
| Runtime: | 8.95 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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