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_aAnstey, F., _d1856-1934 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aTourmalin's Time Cheques |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourmalin%27s_Time_Cheques | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-07-02 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Giovanni Fini, Brendan Lane, Jim Allen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Tourmalin's Time Cheques" by F. Anstey is a whimsical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Peter Tourmalin, a somewhat hapless and timid man who is on a probationary period in his engagement to a practical woman named Sophia. Set aboard a ship returning from Australia, Peter navigates his complicated feelings about fidelity, temptation, and the surreal concept of 'time cheques'—a peculiar arrangement that allows him to 'borrow' time for experiences he deems worthwhile. The opening of the book establishes Peter's character and predicament aboard the steamer Boomerang on his return journey from Australia. Struggling with the memory of the beautiful Miss Tyrrell and the constraints of his engagement to Sophia, he finds himself in a state of comical indecision. As Peter debates whether to engage with the female passengers or adhere to his solemn oath to remain loyal to Sophia, he encounters Mr. Perkins, who introduces the fantastical idea of a time bank where spare time can be deposited and later drawn out—an intriguing concept that sets the stage for Peter's further adventures. As Peter contemplates his vows, the whimsical premise of time banking offers both comedy and a reflection on human relationships and commitments, laying the groundwork for a series of escapades where the intersection of time, loyalty, and romance becomes central to his journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aTime travel -- Fiction | ||
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