{"product_id":"9780778312819-1","title":"The Reluctant Fortune-Teller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA retired accountant becomes the town’s fortune-teller in this witty and charming debut\u003c\/b\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, \u003ci\u003eThe Reluctant Fortune-Teller\u003c\/i\u003e is a poignant reminder that we’re never too old to learn new tricks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Park Row Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47042021982448,"sku":"9780778312819","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780778312819_p0.jpg?v=1763662577","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780778312819-1","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}