The Fortune Teller by Gwendolyn Womack
Semele Cavnow appraises antiquities for an exclusive Manhattan auction house, deciphering ancient texts—and when she discovers a manuscript written in the time of Cleopatra, she knows it will be the find of her career. Its author tells the story of a priceless tarot deck, now lost to history, but as Semele delves further, she realizes the manuscript is more than it seems. Both a memoir and a prophecy, it appears to be the work of a powerful seer, describing devastating wars and natural disasters in detail thousands of years before they occurred.
The more she reads, the more the manuscript begins to affect Semele’s life. But what happened to the tarot deck? As the mystery of her connection to its story deepens, Semele can’t shake the feeling that she’s being followed. Only one person can help her make sense of it all: her client, Theo Bossard. Yet Theo is arrogant and elusive, concealing secrets of his own, and there’s more to Semele’s desire to speak with him than she would like to admit. Can Semele even trust him?
The auction date is swiftly approaching, and someone wants to interfere—someone who knows the cards exist, and that the Bossard manuscript is tied to her. Semele realizes it’s up to her to stop them: the manuscript holds the key to a two-thousand-year-old secret, a secret someone will do anything to possess.
Paperback Publication Date: June 6, 2017
Picador
Paperback: 368 Pages
ISBN: 9781250099778
Genre: Fiction/Historical/Mystery
Genre: Fiction/Historical/Mystery
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Praise for The Fortune Teller
“Beginning as a clever mystery based on an ancient manuscript and
evolving into a family epic spanning centuries, an international
thriller, and a destined romance, The Fortune Teller has something for
everyone. Offer it to fans of A.S. Byatt’s Possession and Lauren
Willig’s Pink Carnation series.”―Booklist
“Womack alternates back and forth between a whirlwind history that
spans thousands of years and the suspense of Semele’s
search…Entertaining.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The Fortune Teller is a gripping, twisting tale that spans thousands
of years, thousands of miles, and perhaps even crosses over to the
‘other side.’ A fascinating read that is that unlikely combination of
unputdownable and thought-provoking.”—B.A. Shapiro, bestselling author
of The Art Forger and The Muralist
“There aren’t enough words to adequately describe how much I love The
Fortune Teller. It is a gripping and masterfully woven combination of
history, mystery, fate, adventure, and family ties: a true page-turner
that enthralls from the first sentence with unique characters,
fascinating settings, and intriguing artifacts. Womack brilliantly
illuminates how there is more at play in the world than logic can
explain.”—Kelli Estes, USA Today bestselling author of The Girl Who
Wrote in Silk
“The Fortune Teller takes you on an international thrill ride across
centuries—with fascinating research and memorable characters—proving
once again that Gwendolyn Womack is a magician, keeping readers turning
pages with wonder and awe.”—M.J. Rose, New York Times bestselling author
“What a mesmerizing journey. The suspense increases steadily
throughout the novel, as Semele realizes her identity is caught up in
the mysterious manuscript and that the truth of her own abilities is a
secret people will kill for. Readers who enjoy the novels of Katherine
Neville, Kate Mosse and Diana Gabaldon will savor this treat.”—Nancy
Bilyeau, author of The Crown
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About the Author
Originally from Houston, Texas, Gwendolyn Womack studied theater at
the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. She holds an MFA in Directing
Theatre, Video, and Cinema from California Institute of the Arts. Her
first novel, The Memory Painter, was an RWA PRISM award winner in the
Time Travel/Steampunk category and a finalist for Best First Novel. She
now resides in Los Angeles with her husband and her son.
For more information please visit Gwendolyn Womack’s website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Goodreads.
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