Welcome to the historical-writing world’s answer to the Oscars, hosted by Mark Lawson. Which of the line-up will be taking home one of historical fiction’s most hotly-contended and prestigious literary awards, the Historical Writers’ Association Crown for Debut Historical Fiction? The contenders are The Good Italian – Stephen Burke, The Strangler Vine – MJ Carter, The Winter Pilgrims – Toby Clements, The Spring of Kasper Meier – Ben Fergusson, The Devil in the Marshalsea – Antonia Hodgson and Wake – Anna Hope.
We will also be presenting the Harrogate History Festival’s Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction Award to veritable giant of the genre, Michael Morpurgo.
 Continue the celebrations and commiserations after the presentation at the official Festival Opening Party.
Ticket price includes a glass of wine.
In Association with Historical Writers' Association
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