Pavane

by Keith Roberts

English language

Published June 21, 2001

ISBN:: 978-0-345-44091-4

Pavane is an alternative history science fiction fix-up novel by British writer Keith Roberts, first published by Rupert Hart-Davis Ltd in 1968. Most of the original stories were published in Science Fantasy. An additional story, "The White Boat", was added in later editions. Comprising a cycle of linked stories set in Dorset, England, it depicts a 20th century in which the Catholic Church still has supremacy; in its timeline, Protestantism was destroyed during wars that resulted from the aftermath of the assassination of Queen Elizabeth in 1588.

2 editions

SharonC reviewed Pavane by Keith Roberts

Review of 'Pavane' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

The Signaller was an interesting tale. I read the Victorian Internet a couple of years ago. It was interesting to see the network of telegraph towers come to life and ponder life as a part of such a tower's crew.

This book grew on me...but I still skimmed a bit to finish it.

Jamie reviewed Pavane by Keith Roberts

Review of 'Pavane' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Though a slow starter, once the fix-up starts developing some commonality to the stories, Pavane is really lovely. Kind of surprised I liked this as much as I did, but I highly recommend it.

Chris reviewed Pavane by Keith Roberts

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4 stars

Probably Roberts' greatest work, a well thought out alternate world with some really alternative technologies and mythology. Will have inspired Richard Cowper and everybody else for that matter.