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Tourmalin's Time Cheques
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ISBN10: 9373409948
ISBN13: 9789373409948
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Aug 1 2025
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.22 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789373409948
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Aug 1 2025
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.22 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Tourmalin's Time Cheques is a light hearted exploration of time, love, and personal dilemmas through the story of a timid man caught between duty and desire. While returning by ship from a distant land, he struggles with doubts about loyalty in his engagement and the allure of temptation. His uncertainty deepens when he learns of an extraordinary system that allows individuals to deposit spare time and later withdraw it, as though drawing from a bank. This curious arrangement offers him the chance to relive moments and indulge in experiences without apparent consequence, yet it also complicates his reflections on commitment, honesty, and relationships. Through his comical hesitations and whimsical adventures, the narrative delves into the tension between romantic obligations and fleeting attractions. Blending humor with a fantastical premise, the tale uses the idea of time banking as both a playful conceit and a metaphor for how people value moments, fidelity, and choices. The result is a witty narrative that entertains while provoking thought about the meaning of time and devotion.
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