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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 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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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.

An intriguing taster for the novel

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great to listen to this short story was well read and written wouldread others written bythis auther

short story

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This story is imaginative and interesting. It will be enjoyed by fans of fantasy and general fiction alike.

The Time Being

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The book is very good I didn't like the ending its not good for younger views I am 12 and this book is kind rated for teens even though I am young I really enjoyed the book so download it because it's really good and very meaningful 👏👏

good book to read 😊😊

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I enjoyed the 30 minutes free book the narration was excellent and the time flew by
After listening my next action was to download the ship

Brilliant

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My curiosity is definitely piqued. This short tale is written in an interesting style and performed with flair, painting a partial but thrilling picture of what could very well be a great dystopian story. I'm thinking of trying the novel (The Ship), although I'm not exactly encouraged by the listeners' reviews.

Intriguing introduction to a dystopian world

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Nicely narrated short story introducing a future novel. Whetted my appetite for more. Thank you audible.
More great freebies please.

ENJOYABLE HALF HOUR

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Loved this short story, just wanna know what happens next, all the build up of the story and no answers

Just wish it was longer

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Unit writing very enjoyable and highly recommend this as enchanting great to for listening anywhere

As absolutely no great story of the sci-fi the ohk

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loved it amazing read very interesting book can't wait to read the full version superb

excellent

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