The Ministry of Time
Description
In a near-future Britain, a secret government department called the Ministry of Time has discovered the ability to access different points in history, but the technology comes with dangerous consequences and ethical dilemmas. When a young archivist is recruited into this clandestine organization, she becomes entangled in a complex web of temporal mysteries, classified operations, and the question of whether humanity should be allowed to alter its own past. Kaliane Bradley weaves together intricate plotting with profound philosophical questions about time, identity, and the nature of history itself, creating a thought-provoking science fiction thriller that challenges readers to consider the weight of our choices across generations. The novel explores themes of power, surveillance, and the burden of knowledge as characters navigate a world where the past is no longer fixed and the future remains uncertain. With its intelligent prose and compelling premise, this debut novel marks Bradley as a significant voice in contemporary speculative fiction.
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hardcover
Avid Reader Press
Published Jan 1, 2024
352 pages
ISBN: 9781668045145
hardcover
Hodder & Stoughton
Published Jan 1, 2024
353 pages
ISBN: 9781399726344
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Details
First Published
2024
Language
eng
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