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In an alternate history where England made peace with Nazi Germany in 1941, the Farthing series explores a dystopian Britain under a fascist regime. The stories examine political intrigue, moral ambiguity, and resistance through the lens of murder mysteries and complex character relationships. Central to the series is the tension between personal ethics and the oppressive structures of a society shaped by historical divergence.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Farthing

    Farthing

    2006 · Jo Walton

    In an alternate reality where English nobles overthrew Winston Churchill and made peace with Adolf Hitler in 1941, a murder is committed at the home…

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  2. Cover of Ha'penny

    Ha'penny

    2007 · Jo Walton

    In 1949, eight years after Great Britain made peace with Nazi Germany, England has slid into fascist dictatorship. A bomb explodes in a London…

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  3. Cover of Half a crown

    Half a crown

    2008 · Jo Walton

    A 2008 novel by Jo Walton, an alternative history sequel to Ha'penny. Two unlikely allies join forces against fascists: a debutante whose main prior…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Farthing series books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Farthing”. Start with “Farthing.”

How many books are in the Farthing series series?

We list 3 books by Jo Walton , published between 2006–2008.

Where can I buy the Farthing series books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.