Book Blast: The Fortune Teller by Gwendolyn Womack

The Fortune Teller by Gwendolyn Womack

Paperback Publication Date: June 6, 2017

Picador

Paperback; 368 Pages

ISBN: 9781250099778

Genre: Fiction/Historical/Mystery

     FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE MEMORY PAINTER COMES A SWEEPING AND SUSPENSEFUL TALE OF ROMANCE, FATE, AND FORTUNE.

     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.

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-a-Million | IndieBound| Powell's

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

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.

Book Blast Schedule

Tuesday, June 6 
100 Pages a Day 
Literary Chanteuse 

Wednesday, June 7 
Just One More Chapter 
A Dream within a Dream 

Thursday, June 8 
The Lit Bitch 
Trisha Jenn Reads 

Friday, June 9 
T's Stuff 
The Never-Ending Book 

Monday, June 12 
Persuing Stacie 
Books of All Kinds 

Tuesday, June 13 
Books & Benches 
Susan Heim on Writing 

Wednesday, June 14 
Back Porchervations 

Thursday, June 15 
The Paperback Princess 

Friday, June 16 
A Literary Vacation 
Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots 

Monday, June 19 
Laura's Interests 
History From a Woman's Perspective 

Tuesday, June 20 
Yelena Casale's Blog 

Wednesday, June 21 
Creating Herstory 
WS Momma Readers Nook 

Thursday, June 22 
Caryn, the Book Whisperer 

Friday, June 23 
Book Nerd 

Monday, June 26 
CelticLady's Reviews 

 Tuesday, June 27 
Ageless Pages Reviews 

Wednesday, June 28 
A Fold in the Spine 

Thursday, June 29 
The Book Junkie Reads 
So Many Books, So Little Time 

Friday, June 30 
Passages to the Past