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The Time Being
- Narrated by: Melody Grove
- Length: 31 mins
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Summary
At 11 Lalla should be enjoying her childhood in London. But this is not London as we know it. In a collapsed society, Lalla struggles to imagine her future. When a government announcement invites her to enjoy a new life in Regent’s Park, Lalla sees a glimmer of hope. But what is she willing to risk?
The Time Being is the short-story prequel to The Ship by Antonia Honeywell, if you enjoyed this, you’ll love the full-length novel sequel.
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- Rsh
- 06-11-15
An intriguing taster for the novel
A whet-the-appetite type of short story that made me download the book. I liked the narrator's voice that drew me into a child's point of living in a future Britain. It made me wonder what would happen next.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-03-15
short story
great to listen to this short story was well read and written wouldread others written bythis auther
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- Susi Moffat
- 01-10-18
The Time Being
This story is imaginative and interesting. It will be enjoyed by fans of fantasy and general fiction alike.
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- Polly_Pocket
- 16-02-15
excellent
loved it amazing read very interesting book can't wait to read the full version superb
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- desi
- 08-10-15
fantastic....
great stuff....
would like to hear more by this author...and by this reader too. happy. hope for more.
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- Roobie UK 1
- 19-04-16
Awesome Story by Antonia Honeywell
This book featured a beautiful story by the author and narrator gave a beautiful emotion to this short story..
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- HMPS64
- 16-03-15
dystopia
orwellian esque tradegy. strange but entertaining short story. could have been more complex. free so enjoy
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- Keith from Saltford nr Bath
- 26-02-15
Teasingly good trailer
An intriguing and eerie introduction to the main event beautifully read. You will want more which is the intention surely
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- klf
- 29-12-15
great read. looking forward to reading the ship
Narration was almost a bit sweet for the story but the actual story was great and looking forward to reading The Ship
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- Rebecca
- 08-04-15
great
I am going to download the full length sequel now as it was a compelling listen
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