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Farthing

Jo Walton

Published 2006 by Tor Books · 319 pages

Nebula · 2007

Finalist
Science Fiction

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Jo Walton on these ballots

3 award entries · 2 books · 2 wins · 2007–2012

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Synopsis

In an alternate 1949 where Britain made peace with Hitler, a murder at a country house weekend threatens the fragile political order. Inspector Carmichael investigates while the victim’s daughter-in-law, who married a Jewish man, narrates the social tensions.

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Details

Series
Small Change · Book 1
Author nationality
United Kingdom
ISBN
9780765314215