Launched in 1996, the prize celebrates excellence, originality and accessibility in women's writing from throughout the world. The winner receives a cheque for £30,000 and a limited edition bronze known as a 'Bessie', created by the artist Grizel Niven.

SHORTLISTED

  • Half Blood Blues

    Esi Edugyan

    Serpent’s Tail

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  • Painter of Silence

    Georgina Harding

    Bloomsbury

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