{"product_id":"2940170326792","title":"The Reluctant Fortune-Teller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA retired accountant becomes the town¿s fortune-teller in this witty and charming debut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorbert 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA heartfelt story of coming-of-age late in life, \u003cem\u003eThe Reluctant Fortune-Teller\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant reminder that we¿re never too old to learn new tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47115168415984,"sku":"2940170326792","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170326792_p0.jpg?v=1763708038","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170326792","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}