‘A charming, unforgettable story.’ Harper’s Bazaar

40 years of marriage.
8 golden charms.
One man’s journey of discovery.

Having been married for over 40 years, 69-year-old Arthur Pepper is mourning the loss of his wife. On the anniversary of her death, he finally musters the courage to go through her possessions, and happens upon a charm bracelet that he has never seen before.

What follows is a surprising adventure that takes Arthur from London to Paris and 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 healing, self-discovery, and love in the most unexpected of places.

‘Charming by name, charming by nature, this book is a balm for the soul and heart.’ The Sun

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