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The Gallows Pole
Ben Myers · historical fiction
Coin-clippers in 18th-century Yorkshire defy king and crown (Walter Scott Prize 2018).
About this historical novel
The Gallows Pole by Ben Myers is historical fiction set around 1760s in the Early modern period with key settings including Yorkshire, England. Coin-clippers in 18th-century Yorkshire defy king and crown (Walter Scott Prize 2018).
On HisFic we tag it under 1. Literary historical fiction and 6. Adventure & epic so you can pair it with similar story types. Recurring themes include crime, class, and rebellion. It also appears on our prize-winner shelf—useful if you like critically recognized historical novels.
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Plot summary
Coin-clippers in 18th-century Yorkshire defy king and crown (Walter Scott Prize 2018).
Awards
- ★ Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction · 2018 (winner)
UK’s leading HF prize (founded 2010). Often called the most prestigious award dedicated to historical fiction.
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Regions & places
Britain & Ireland
Yorkshire · England
Themes
- crime
- class
- rebellion
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