About this book
Thomas Anstey Guthrie's delightful science fiction fantasy *Tourmalin's Time Cheques* introduces a ingenious invention that transforms one man's mundane existence into an extraordinary adventure. Weary of his return voyage from Australia, Peter Tourmalin seizes an unusual opportunity: he deposits his surplus time into the Anglo-Australian Joint Stock Time Bank, allowing him to withdraw and experience those precious hours whenever he chooses. All he needs is a time cheque and a clock.
At first, the arrangement seems flawless. Back in London, Peter eagerly presents his first cheque for a respite from his demanding fiancée, savoring a sun-drenched quarter hour aboard ship. But complications swiftly multiply. The withdrawn time arrives in fragmented, non-consecutive installments, depositing Peter haphazardly into conversations already in progress—often leaving him bewildered about his circumstances and companions. Matters grow increasingly tangled when his encounters introduce not one but two captivating young women into his life, each interaction more perplexing than the last.
As Peter's temporal scheme spirals into chaos, his attempts to navigate overlapping timelines and unexpected romantic entanglements become increasingly comic. Guthrie's witty exploration of time, choice, and consequence creates a whimsical yet thoughtful narrative that questions the very nature of temporal control.
Perfect for readers who love imaginative Victorian-era fantasies with romantic complications and clever conceits, this audiobook delivers humor, heart, and delightfully unpredictable twists.
