Phaedra Patrick

A librarian's discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime in the delightful new novel from the international bestselling author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people--though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her superhero-themed notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she's invisible. All of that changes when a book of fairy tales arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her best friend--her grandmother Zelda--who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda's past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever. Filled with Phaedra Patrick's signature charm and vivid characters, The Library of Lost and Found is a heartwarming and poignant tale of how one woman must take control of her destiny to write her own happy ending.

The Library of Lost and Found

In the winning new novel from the beloved author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper,the house cleaner of a famous reclusive author must carry out her employer's life-changing last wish... Have you ever wished you were someone else? Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship. But when Essie dies suddenly, a devastated Liv is astonished to learn of her last wish: for Liv to complete Essie's final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie's shoes, and as Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women--one that will change Liv's own story forever... Look for Phaedra Patrick's previous charming bestsellers! The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone The Library of Lost and Found The Secrets of Love Story Bridge

The Messy Lives of Book People

In this poignant and curiously charming debut, a lovable widower embarks on a life-changing adventure 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, healing and self-discovery 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 celebration of life's infinite possibilities.

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

In the quiet village of Noon Sun, Benedict Stone lives out the stagnant life of an unhappily married jeweler, until the daughter of his estranged brother arrives from America and turns his whole life upside down.

Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone

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Little Italian Hotel

A single father's act of bravery leads him to a surprise second chance at love in the heartwarming new novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper. It's summer in the city and passions are soaring along with the temperature--for everyone but Mitchell Fisher, who hates all things romance. He relishes his job cutting off the padlocks that couples fasten to the famous "love story" bridge. Only his young daughter, Poppy, knows that behind his prickly veneer, Mitchell still grieves the loss of her mother. Then one hot day, everything changes when Mitchell courageously rescues a woman who falls from the bridge into the river. He's surprised to feel an unexpected connection to her, but she disappears before he can ask her name. Desperate to find out her identity, Mitchell is shocked to learn she's been missing for almost a year. He teams up with her spirited sister, Liza, on a quest to find her again. However, she's left only one clue behind--a message on the padlock she hung on the bridge. Brimming with Phaedra Patrick's signature charm and a sparkling cast of characters, The Secrets of Love Story Bridge follows one man's journey to unlock his heart and discover new beginnings in the unlikeliest places.

The Secrets of Love Story Bridge

In the winning new novel from the beloved author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper,the house cleaner of a famous reclusive author must carry out her employer's life-changing last wish… Have you ever wished you were someone else? Mother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship. But when Essie dies suddenly, a devastated Liv is astonished to learn of her last wish: for Liv to complete Essie's final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie’s shoes, and as Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women—one that will change Liv’s own story forever… Look for Phaedra Patrick's previous charming bestsellers! The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone The Library of Lost and Found The Secrets of Love Story Bridge

‘A wonderfully hope-filled story’ Sarah Haywood, bestselling author of The Cactus A single father gets an unexpected second chance at love in the heart-warming new novel from the bestselling author of The Library of Lost and Found.

The Secrets of Sunshine

Ginny Splinter, acclaimed radio host and advice expert, prides herself on knowing what’s best for others. So she’s sure her husband, Adrian, will love the special trip to Italy she’s planned for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. But when Ginny presents the gift to Adrian, he surprises her with his own very different plan—a divorce.

Beside herself with heartache, Ginny impulsively invites four heartbroken listeners to join her in Italy instead while live on air. From hiking the hills of Bologna to riding a gondola in Venice to sharing stories around the dining table of the little Italian hotel, Ginny and her newfound company embark on a vacation of healing.

However, when Adrian starts to rethink their relationship, Ginny must decide whether to commit to her marriage or start afresh, alone. And an unexpected stranger may hold the key to a very different future… Sunny, tender and brimming with charm, The Little Italian Hotel explores marriage, identity and reclaiming the present moment—even if it means leaving the past behind.

The Little Italian Hotel

Can the future be rewritten? A month away from her second marriage, Carla Carter has taken every precaution to make sure her fiancé, Tom, is "the one." They met through Logical Love, a dating agency she founded for the pragmatically minded. Carla is convinced she will finally undo an old family curse that claims Carter women are destined to be unlucky in love. But Carla's highly superstitious family insists she visit a fortune teller before her big day, and the tarot cards reveal that a different man holds the key to Carla's happiness--someone she met while traveling during a gap year, twenty-one years ago. This startling information spurs Carla to trace and revisit the ex-boyfriends she met during that time before she walks down the aisle. From Barcelona to Amsterdam, Turkey to Paris, will she find her perfect match? And can a face from her past help Carla rewrite her entire family history, forever? Look for Phaedra Patrick's previous charming bestsellers! The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone The Library of Lost and Found The Secrets of Love Story Bridge The Messy Lives of Book People The Little Italian Hotel

The Year of What If

'Charming and compelling... a beautiful book, wise, heartfelt and full of hope' Hazel Prior, Away with the Penguins 'Witty and delightful, this story is a salve to the soul' Colleen Oakley, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island *** It's never too late to start a new chapter...

Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

A Incrível Viagem de Arthur Pepper

From the author of Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, now an original movie on Hallmark. “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 winning new novel, The Messy Lives of Book People! 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

Arthur Pepper é um homem comum, um serralheiro que sempre viveu modestamente com a mulher, Miriam Pepper, e os dois filhos. Depois da morte de Miriam, Arthur ficou ainda mais apegado aos seus hábitos, saindo pouco de casa sem interagir com quase ninguém. Por levarem uma vida sem luxos e exageros, Arthur tomou um susto quando encontrou, ao arrumar as coisas da mulher, um bracelete de ouro com 8 pingentes. Aquela parecia uma extravagância à qual eles não teriam cedido. E, curioso, resolve investigar a origem daquele objeto tão enigmático. As pistas seguidas por Arthur o levam a uma viagem jamais pensada por ele. Índia, Paris, Grã-Bretanha. Quem poderia imaginar que Miriam escondia dele alguns segredos? E por que ela não havia dividido essas experiências com o marido? Arthur descobre que Miriam trabalhou como babá na Índia, namorou um pintor (para quem chegou a posar nua), um escritor, e teve uma vida muito mais agitada e interessante do que poderia supor o marido. Ele se sente traído, desinteressante, e tenta entender por que Miriam o escolheu, afinal, para se casar. Nessa aventura para descobrir o passado da esposa, mas também para conhecer a si mesmo, Arthur tem a companhia da vizinha Bernadette, uma viúva cuja principal ocupação é cuidar de pessoas que perderam entes queridos. A improvável dupla e o desfecho da viagem evidenciam o que muitas vezes nos recusamos a admitir: a vida é um sopro imprevisível e nada importa mais do que as pessoas com quem temos verdadeiros laços de amor e ternura.

O bracelete misterioso de Arthur Pepper

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'A feel-good story with oodles of charm'Daily MailFor generations, the Stone family have been making wishes on the old willow tree in their garden. And this year they're wishing harder than ever...In the small village of Noon Sun, Benedict and Estelle thought they'd found their happy ever after. But, unable to have the children they've longed for, their marriage has hit the rocks and Estelle has moved out. Devastated but unwilling to accept defeat, jeweller Benedict vows to win her back - he just doesn't know how.The unexpected - and uninvited - arrival of his estranged sixteen-year-old niece, Gemma, is the last thing he needs. But when a decades old secret is brought to light, Benedict and Estelle realise they're not the only ones in need of a second chance. And that maybe the family they wished for has been there all along...Praise for bestselling author Phaedra Patrick's award-winning debut The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper:'Gorgeous' Heat'A charming, unforgettable story' Harper's Bazaar

Wishes Under the Willow Tree

Om kärleken till böcker, motgångar i livet och om att hitta sig själv. Av författaren till succéromanen "Arthur Peppers diskreta charm". Martha Storm ångrar att hon aldrig skaffade familj. Hon är drygt 40 och saknar kraft att ta tag i sitt liv. Hon älskar att läsa och skriva, men vikariatet på biblioteket är osäkert. En dag får hon en mystisk bok med posten. Den innehåller en hälsning från hennes mormor. Men mormor Zelda har varit död sedan länge ... Martha bestämmer sig för att ta reda på sanningen, och när hon börjar nysta i det förflutna upptäcker hon familjehemligheter som kommer att förändra hennes liv.

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