Tim

Tim by Colleen McCullough is a reprint edition published by Angus & Robertson in 1982, featuring 248 pages in English. The narrative centers on Mary Horton, who leads a comfortable and solitary life until she encounters Tim, a young man with the mind of a child. Their meeting introduces a transformative dynamic, as Tim’s innocence brings light to Mary’s previously uneventful existence.
Readers will explore the complexities of their relationship as it unfolds against the backdrop of societal expectations. The story delves into themes of love and acceptance, highlighting the challenges faced by those who exist on the fringes of society. This edition invites readers to reflect on the nature of connection and the impact of an unconventional bond, set within the realms of contemporary and historical fiction.
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Mary Horton is content with her comfortable, solitary existence . . . until she meets Tim. A beautiful young man with the mind of a child — a gentle outcast in a cruel, unbending world — he illuminates the darkness of Mary’s days with his boyish innocence. And he will shatter the lonely, middle-aged spinster’s respectable, ordered life with a forbidden promise of a very special love.
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