The Desmond Elliott Prize
In a shortlist of exceptional quality Blackmoor stands out. For a first novel it is both beautifully crafted and dazzlingly well-written. We are delighted that Edward Hogan has won the second Desmond Elliott Prize.
Candida Lycett Green Chair of the Judges
On 24 June 2009, Edward Hogan was named the winner of the £10,000 Desmond Elliott Prize for his novel Blackmoor.
There were 10 books on the longlist, and in May they were shortlisted to three books was announced. Edward was joined on the shortlist by Nathalie Abi-Ezzi for her novel A Girl Made of Dust and Anthony Quinn for his novel The Rescue Man.
The Desmond Elliott Prize is a new prize for first novels. The judges look for a novel of depth and breadth with a compelling narrative. Books from all fiction genres were considered. More information on the Desmond Elliott Prize.
'There's a subtle magic to Hogan's prose, and a passionate concern for the part of the world where this novel is based. This novel ... has confidence, mystery and an entrancing sense of itself.' - The Independent on Sunday
