Walter Scott Prize longlist 2017

The longlist for the 2017 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has been announced.

Here is the full longlist of 13 titles:

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.

Cover image for The Good People

The Good People

Hannah Kent

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