The Reluctant Fortune-Teller - by Keziah Frost (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Norbert Zelenka has always lived life on the sidelines. It's how at seventy-three years old he finds himself broke and alone. But when Carlotta's Club-- three strong-willed seniors with a flair for drama --decide to make Norbert their latest project, he reluctantly agrees to their scheme.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><strong>A retired accountant becomes the town's fortune-teller in this witty and charming debut</strong> <p/>Norbert Zelenka has always lived life on the sidelines. It's why at seventy-three years old he's broke and alone except for the company of a Chihuahua. But when "Carlotta's Club"--three strong-willed seniors with plenty of time on their hands--decide to make Norbert their latest project, he reluctantly agrees to their scheme: establishing himself as the town's fortune-teller. Soon his life begins changing in unexpected ways. <p/>It turns out that years of observing other people make Norbert an excellent card reader. As Norbert's lonesome world expands with new friendships and a newfound self-confidence, he finally finds himself in a place where he belongs. But disaster looms on the horizon. When a troubled young woman goes missing after a bad reading, Norbert must find a strength beyond the cards to bring her home safely. <p/>A heartfelt story of coming-of-age late in life, <em>The Reluctant Fortune-Teller</em> is a poignant reminder that we're never too old to learn new tricks.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Charming, warm, and wittily told. -Kirkus Reviews <p/>Frost's cast of senior citizens shine in her comical debut... The Reluctant Fortune-Teller will charm any reader looking for a sweet, witty, zany read in the foreseeable future. -Booklist <p/>A warm, charming story you read with a smile. -Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg, #1 bestselling author of The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules <p/>It's easy to foresee a great future for this delightful debut. Insightful, charming and intriguing, Norbert Z show us that it's never too late to change the cards that life deals us. -Phaedra Patrick, author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper <p/>Through learning to listen to others, Norbert discovers his own intuition-and in doing so, launches himself out of his ordinariness. An extraordinary book by an extraordinary new author. -Benjamin Ludwig, author of Ginny Moon <p/>Delightful. Norbert Z is warm and real and we rejoice in his growth throughout the story. This is a real comfort read in an uncertain world. -Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author<br>
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