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The Time Being

By: Antonia Honeywell
Narrated by: Melody Grove
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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.

©2014 Antonia Honeywell (P)2014 W.F. Howes Ltd Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction

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The Time Being is written by Antonia Honeywell and is the short story prequel to the full length audiobook The Ship, narrated by actress Melody Grove. This is a beautifully written and intricately constructed story entwined with suspense. Futuristic London is a dangerous and uninviting place. Young Lalla, like all children, is focused only on survival. When the government offers the people a chance for a real future, Lalla is suspicious. Will she risk everything for the promise of protection? What secrets do the government have lying inside Regent’s Park? Available now from Audible.
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I got it free but I would have paid for it was a very interesting short story

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Wow .. I was pleasantly surprised, a very good book. Definitely worth listening to and well read

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Lovely narration. I would love to have more detail and the story has left me in a strange spot. Wanting to know what happens next.

Left me wanting to know more

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on the whole a very satisfying read, very Orwell 1984 feel about it Good read.

short but sweet

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