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Alternate History

Half a Crown

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  • 2001 first published
  • 320 pages
  • 10 editions
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Published in 2001, Half a Crown is an alternate history novel by Jo Walton. The story is set in Great Britain and England, in Elizabeth II, 1952-. Readers will find themes of Police, fascists, nazis and alternative history.

It has been published in 10 editions across 3 languages.

At about 320 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.

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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • Elizabeth II, 1952-

Subjects

  • Police
  • Fascists
  • Fantasy
  • Nazis
  • London, England
  • Suspense
  • Alternative history
  • England
  • Peter Carmichael

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote Half a Crown?

Half a Crown was written by Jo Walton and first published in 2001.

What genre is Half a Crown?

It is usually shelved as Alternate History.

How long is Half a Crown?

The median edition has 320 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Half a Crown?

Readers who like it often enjoy Life After Life, Sharpe's Tiger and Machines Like Me.

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