Arthur Pepper was a man of routine. After his wife, Miriam, died the previous year, Arthur prepared himself to continue stoically along until his own end. His plans were upsettingly challenged when he discovered an unfamiliar charm bracelet among his wife’s possessions. Filled with longing to connect once again with the love of his life, Arthur sets off to learn more about each unique charm. He struggles with indecision as each new bit of information seems to transform his idea of who Miriam was in life. Should he continue on this journey or preserve her memory?

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick focuses on the importance of family, friendship and adventure, and is a perfect read alike for fans of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson, A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman or The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce.