RELUCTANT FORTUNE-TELLER ORIGI

A retired accountant becomes the town&;s fortune-teller in this witty and charming debut. 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.. 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.