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An Acceptable Time

In An Acceptable Time, the reader is taken on a journey through a future where time travel is a reality. The narrative follows a protagonist who grapples with the moral dilemmas that arise from the ability to change the past. The novel's intricate plot weaves together elements of science fiction and historical fiction, as the protagonist attempts to alter historical events to prevent a dystopian future. The book is renowned for its thought-provoking narrative and its exploration of the consequences of time travel on personal and societal levels. more

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Madeleine L'Engle
Madeleine L'Engle

American writer, born on November 29, 1918, and died on September 6, 2007. Madeleine L'Engle is renowned for her science fiction and fantasy novels, with her most famous work being 'A Wrinkle in Time'. more

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