The Reluctant FortuneTeller, Keziah Frost
The Reluctant FortuneTeller, Keziah Frost
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The Reluctant Fortune-Teller

Author: Keziah Frost

Narrator: Carly Robins

Unabridged: 9 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/06/2018


Synopsis

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.

About Keziah Frost

Keziah Frost holds master's degrees in English and counseling. She developed The Reluctant Fortune-Teller while enrolled in the Faber Academy online course. She shares her life with five little dogs, one audacious cat and her encouraging human family. The Reluctant Fortune-Teller is her first novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ann

It's nice to enjoy a book that has older characters and no murders, sex or violence. Just a good old fashioned tale of friends helping friends. It's a story of loneliness and accepting change as a part of life. Sometimes change is good. Norbert is a likable man who was too generous in his younger da......more

The Reluctant Fortune-Teller by Keziah Frost is one of my favourite 2020 reads. This book is a serious contemporary gem. When I start reading it, I got instantly hooked and needed to binge the whole thing. It's not only a very sweet story with great themes, but it's also just a fun ride! Norbert Zelen......more

Goodreads review by Phaedra

Totally enjoyed this sparkling read from new writer Keziah Frost.......more

Goodreads review by Lynda

I loved this charming and heartwarming story!......more

Goodreads review by Lucy

a charming book that leaves you with lots to think about in the end.........more