Ahoy there mateys! I have only read one other book by this author but I want to read her entire catalogue.  This is an omnibus of the three books in the Small Change series.  Published by Tor Essentials, this imprint "presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure."  This series is an alternate history of World War II where the war ended in 1941 with the  Farthing Peace between England and Germany.  This trilogy is excellently written and was extremely hard to read.  This was because it was written too well.  The hatred for the Jews and other undesirables rolled right off the pages.  Each novel is told mostly through a different woman's perspective but has a plot through-line via chapters interspersed with the viewpoint of Inspector Carmichael of Scotland Yard.  This is a political mystery, a social commentary, and a warning about prejudice and hatred today even if the first book was written in 2006.  It made me heart heart.  It made my head hurt.  I didn't enjoy the entire read and I don't think I was supposed to.  There isn't a happy ending and it is not satisfying.  That said, I have been thinking about it ever since I finished.  It is powerful.  I have no regrets about the book but many about how our society continues to function.  Arrr!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.