Matt, a gambler from South Africa, meets Julia, a gap-year honour student from England, and makes more money in one spin at the roulette table than anyone in history. He attributes his win to her. They fall in love, but life gets in the way. Set over three continents and four decades, this story of will, luck, fate and hope is destined to remain with you long after you finish the last page.
Genre: FICTION / HistoricalRelatively recent book.
“You!”
Julia turned her head, trying to see who was so rude and so loud. She was surprised to see a large man with blonde hair walking towards her. All heads at the table followed him.
“Me?”
“Yes, you. Don’t move.”
Thoughts of a poisonous spider on her shoulder flashed through her mind. Then she decided it was a trick by the casino on an unsuspecting guest, so she played along and froze where she stood.
“I need you to stand next to me.” The man put his arm around her waist, urging her to join him at the table. More heads turned to watch the spectacle and smiles were on all the faces.
“Sorry?”
“I can’t explain now. Just come here.”
She allowed him to guide her to the head of the roulette table.
“Let it all ride again, same numbers. Twenty-nine and the neighbours.” The man had apparently forgotten about her once she was standing next to him.
The croupier spun the wheel. “No more bets,” he said.
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Already translated.
Translated by Talía García
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Author review: Fast and reliable. Highly recommended. |
