The longlist for the 2017 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has been announced.
Here is the full longlist of 13 titles:
- A Country Road, A Tree by Jo Baker
- The Noise of Time by Julian Barnes
- Days Without End by Sebastian Barry
- Crane Pond by Richard Francis
- The Dark Circle by Linda Grant
- The Vanishing Futurist by Charlotte Hobson
- The Good People by Hannah Kent
- Minds of Winter by Ed O’Loughlin
- The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry
- The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith
- Golden Hill by Francis Spufford
- Mothering Sunday by Graham Swift
- The Gustav Sonata by Rose Tremain
Honouring the achievements of the founding father of the historical novel, the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world. With a total value of £30,000, it is unique for rewarding writing of exceptional quality which is set in the past.
This year, the Walter Scott Prize Academy have also published a further list of 20 recommended books. You can find the list of recommendations here.
The 2017 shortlist will be revealed in March, with the winners to be announced at the Borders Book Festival in June. Find out more about the Prize here.
