‘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

'I enjoyed this lovely book so much. Recommended if you want to read a poignant, warm-hearted story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A lovely book and very well written with gentle humour and charm'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A little gem of a book peppered with humour'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Will leave you feeling warm and content by the end'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely the best book I have read in a long time. The story was lovely'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I truly loved every page! The most beautiful story that I've ever read!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A delightful read. I adored it'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐