Up the Line

In Robert Silverberg's engaging novel Up the Line, set in 2059, former law clerk Jud Elliott takes on the role of a Time Courier, guiding tourists through ancient Byzantium. As he navigates his new job and the challenges of time-tourism, Jud finds himself drawn into a forbidden romance with his distant ancestor, complicating his adherence to the stringent rules of the Time Patrol. This rich, humorous tale explores the intersection of history, love, and the consequences of bending time's laws.