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A Job in the City Kindle Edition

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

Jan, a freelance graphic artist, has found a position with a new IT startup company that she really wants.

The second interview is ... well ... different.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QXL2FPN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Edward Yeoman (April 21, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 21, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 417 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 13 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

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Ted Bun
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I was born in London, lived most of my life in the south of England. I only say that to excuse writing with a Sarff Lundin accint.

After a lifetime of not knowing what to do, RAF Officer, TV delivery driver, medical rep, trainer, computer guy … I'd even spent three summers running a naturist resort in Portugal. I decided to try something new and retired.

Lying by the pool in the South of France, a story started to take shape in my mind. Then the days got shorter, and the evenings longer, and I started to type. The string of random words turned into “The Uncovered Policeman.” Writing this story, I met the central characters, Bea being the most important. She nagged me into telling what turned into a series of 12 light, cosy romances with a cast of pleasant happy people, with quirky characters.

The New House trilogy, about a couple's first year of retirement in France, followed. “Almost a Year in Occitanie” - No, it is not autobiographical. OK, not very autobiographical.

More recently, Crooke and Loch launch their careers, solving mysteries and crimes in “The Summer of '71” and in a series of follow-up stories spanning the 1970s.

2020 marked the debut of another character … Melody. A lady of a certain age, a generous size and blinding intelligence, who first appears in "Problems and Passions."

The darkness of the great lockdown inspired some darker tales, for example "After The Event." As well as a few more escapist ones, such as "When The Music Stops" featuring the delightful Juliet Evans the singing solicitor

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3.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the characters relatable and likable. They describe the book as an interesting and pleasant read. However, opinions differ on the story length - some find it short and enjoyable, while others feel it's too short.

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4 customers mention "Likable characters"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters relatable and lighthearted. They say Jan is likable and handles the day well.

"Thanks, Ted, for the enjoyable story. The characters were relatable. The ending was surprising and a fun conclusion to the story." Read more

"Ted's story has definite character. It is structured well and has an O'Henry-like twist at the end...." Read more

"...Like all of Ted’s main characters, Jan is very likable and handles the day well. Looking forward to Jan’s further adventures." Read more

"Super! Very lighthearted..." Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it interesting and enjoyable, though some feel the story is too short.

"This was a short but pleasant read...." Read more

"Janet spends the day at an unusual interview. Very stressful, but interesting...." Read more

"...Short but very interesting!" Read more

"Amusing but story too short." Read more

13 customers mention "Story length"9 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story length. Some find it enjoyable and well-written, with a promising beginning and an O'Henry-like twist at the end. Others feel the story is too short and lacking in depth.

"Thanks, Ted, for the enjoyable story. The characters were relatable. The ending was surprising and a fun conclusion to the story." Read more

"...It is structured well and has an O'Henry-like twist at the end. The plot is short and sweet and the theme is very appealing." Read more

"See above. Read in about five minutes. Not long enough to be called a short story...." Read more

"This was quick story of a young lady who helps others discover the nudist lifestyle. An enjoyable book to read" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
    Thanks, Ted, for the enjoyable story. The characters were relatable. The ending was surprising and a fun conclusion to the story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
    Ted's story has definite character. It is structured well and has an O'Henry-like twist at the end. The plot is short and sweet and the theme is very appealing.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2019
    This was a short but pleasant read. For awhile, I thought the interview part was after the elevator got stuck, but I later realized it was a flashback even though the verbs remained in present tense. The whole thing could be adapted into a commercial for British Naturism.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2020
    See above. Read in about five minutes. Not long enough to be called a short story. When I turned the page and got to see the author's other works, I thought I hadboughr
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
    Somehow the beginning of the story got messed up, which just may be my fault. I purchased a new tablet and need to get used to it. The book seemed to be a tad disjointed ,does that mean I my inept opening on the tablet is to blame? I kind of hope so. I have read some others by Ted Bun and he appears a good author. If one has a better system of has a more familiar system than I, the read should be delightful.😊 thanks, Let's
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019
    Janet spends the day at an unusual interview. Very stressful, but interesting. Like all of Ted’s main characters, Jan is very likable and handles the day well. Looking forward to Jan’s further adventures.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2019
    main objection I had to this story was it was so short, I was hoping for more or the author could write a sequel.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2019
    I would like to see this expanded to a full length novel.
    I was enjoying the way the story was progressing, then it was over.
    Short but very interesting!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, short story for naturists
    Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2019
    A pleasant, if short, read, a story by a naturist for naturists.and the naturism curious. Suitable for all ages.
    One person found this helpful
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  • John wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice wee short story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2019
    A great short story for for all naturist fiction readers from and author who knows how to keep a readers attention so you don't want to put it down
  • Robert Austen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Needs to be longer
    Reviewed in Australia on January 5, 2023
    Good potential for an interesting longer story. Graphics could involve nude modeling preferably with the artist taking part during testing.

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