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l Walter Scott Prize 2012: and the winner is… Sebastian Barry

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

Today was a bizarre sort of June day: torrential downpours, mud, and a drumroll of rain on the marquee roof to welcome the announcement of the 2012 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, founded through the generosity of the Duke … Continue reading →

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Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction: Shortlist Announced

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

The shortlist for the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction was announced today by the Duke of Buccleuch, at the launch of the Borders Book Festival programme in Melrose.  With settings ranging from pre-revolutionary France to the Wild West … Continue reading →

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“Tis Sixty Years Since”: Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

Posted on April 1, 2010 by

The shortlist for the inaugural Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction was  published yesterday.  The winner will be announced in June and the presentation will take place – as is fitting – in Walter Scott’s own home at Abbotsford House.  … Continue reading →

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