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The Wardrobe Mistress Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize

We are thrilled to announce that The Wardrobe Mistress by Patrick McGrath has been longlisted for the 2018 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction.

Honouring the achievements of the founding father of the historical novel, the Walter Scott Prize  is one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world.  With a total value of over £30,000, it is unique for rewarding writing of exceptional quality which is set in the past.

Thirteen books have been selected from the largest number of entries in the Prize’s eight year history – an increase of 40% on last year.

For more information, please see here.

(Agent for Patrick McGrath: Peter Straus)

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