Stockholm Octavo, The

Set in Stockholm in 1791, the story follows Emil Larsson, a complacent bureaucrat whose life takes a turn after a fortune-teller named Mrs. Sofia Sparrow reveals a vision of a golden path to love and connection. She presents him with an Octavo card spread that identifies eight individuals crucial to his journey. As Emil embarks on a quest to find these people, he must confront his own desires and the potential for change in his previously contented bachelor life.