Time of the Child
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Time of the Child
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Narrated by:
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Dermot Crowley
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By:
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Niall Williams
About this listen
Bloomsbury presents Time of the Child by Niall Williams, read by Dermot Crowley
"I am such a fan of Niall Williams." —Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake
From the author of This Is Happiness, a compassionate, life-affirming novel about the Christmas season that transforms the small Irish town of Faha.
Doctor Jack Troy was born and raised in Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from the town. His eldest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her father’s shadow, and remains there, having missed one chance at love – and passed up another offer of marriage from an unsuitable man.
But in the Advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troy’s lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughter’s lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever.
Set over the course of one December in the same village as Williams’ beloved This Is Happiness, Time of the Child is a tender return to Faha for readers who know its charms, and a heartwarming welcome to new readers entering for the very first time.
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- Jacqueline
- 15-02-25
Beautifully written
Where one word would suffice, five were used - magnificently. A wonderful read - masterful command of the written word.
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- Mary Catherine
- 17-02-25
I think there is another book …
I enjoyed this as much as ‘This is Happiness’, although for me, it was necessary to re-read the first book.
I’m simply looking forward to the next chapter in the life of Ronnie, Noel … etc etc
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- Anonymous User
- 20-02-25
Heart warming and beautiful
I found this book after seeing a review of Niall Williams' latest novel in a weekend supplement.
I was spellbound by his lyrical prose from the start. The pace of the story was perfect and the narration sublime.
The characters are so well drawn and the atmosphere of the village so beautifully imagined, you can almost feel the damp.
I can't wait to listen to his other books and may have found a new favourite author.
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- Poppy
- 31-12-24
Wonderful
A lovely story about life in rural Ireland in the 1960’s. Excellent narration. One of my favourite books.
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- AíneM
- 04-12-24
A perfect story for Christmas
I enjoyed the slow unspooling of the story and the deep character studies. it a perfect story of Christmas
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- Mr. Charles Douglas
- 19-12-24
An absolute gem especially at this time of year
A lovely story, it is so well written and the reader was perfect. Never over sentimental and so funny it made me laugh out loud. I loved this book and have recommended it to all my bookgroup friends.
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- Jennifer Miller
- 15-11-24
A delightful read
The narrative. Every sentence is a delight. The story is interesting but it's the details about each scene and the way the characters develop that I particularly enjoyed.
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- daisy hegarty
- 25-01-25
Pure gold in every way and sentence
Every word ,every sentence touched my heart .Beautifully read and totally engaging ;full of love and humour.
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- MCB
- 16-11-24
I didn't want it to finish.
My first encounter with the work of Niall Williams but certainly not my last. The story is absorbing and moving; the writing at times nearer to poetry than prose. The narration is just superb.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-01-25
Beautiful story, wonderful narrator!
The simple honesty of the world in which he grew up. The beauty and the simple pleasures of life at a much slower pace in a community of long ago. Love, love, loved it! A glorious listen, thank you!
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