Fortune and Fate

Contemporary fiction

Overview

A quiet study of how random encounters tilt lives off course. The narrative follows intersecting paths across a single city, tracing decisions made in seconds and their lingering aftermath. Themes of luck, responsibility and second chances surface without moralising. The tone is intimate, the structure episodic, each chapter closing on a moment that feels both final and unresolved.

Who it's for

• Readers who enjoy character-driven stories set in ordinary streets
• Book-club members looking for open-ended discussion points
• Anyone curious about how small choices echo through strangers’ lives

Key features

• Language: English
• Standalone contemporary novel