| The Reluctant Fortune-Teller Lib/E Contributor(s): Frost, Keziah (Author), Robins, Carly (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1538510146 ISBN-13: 9781538510148 Publisher: Park Row Books OUR PRICE: $53.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Humorous - General - Fiction | Women |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
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| Publisher Description: A retired accountant becomes the town's fortune-teller in this witty and charming debutNorbert 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.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.A heartfelt story of coming-of-age late in life, The Reluctant Fortune-Teller is a poignant reminder that we're never too old to learn new tricks. |
Contributor Bio(s): Frost, Keziah: - Keziah Frost works as a psychotherapist who specializes in pet grief. She developed The Reluctant Fortune-Teller while enrolled in the Faber Academy under Tom Bromley. She shares her life with five little dogs, one audacious cat, and her encouraging human family. This is her first novel. Robins, Carly: -Carly Robins is an actress, narrator, and voice-over artist. She can be heard in commercials, video games, and promos. She comes to audiobook narration with a passion for performance along with the capability to span several genres, from romance to children's literature and thrillers. |