Daniel Pursglove Longlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger Award 2024

Daniel Pursglove's latest novel, "The Last Banquet," has been longlisted for the 2024 Crime Writers' Association (CWA) Historical Dagger Award.

The Drowned City: Longlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger Award 2024 (Daniel Pursglove)

by K. J. Maitland

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The CWA Historical Dagger Award is awarded annually to the best crime novel set in a historical period. The award is judged by a panel of experts in the field of historical crime fiction, and the winner is announced at the CWA's annual Dagger Awards ceremony.

Pursglove's novel, "The Last Banquet," is set in 18th-century London and follows the story of a young woman who is accused of murdering her husband.

"The Last Banquet" is Pursglove's second novel, and it has already received critical acclaim. The Guardian called it "a gripping and atmospheric thriller that brings 18th-century London to life." The Daily Mail said that it was "a must-read for fans of historical crime fiction."

Pursglove is a former journalist and editor, and he has written extensively about crime and history. He is the author of several non-fiction books, including "A History of Crime in 100 Objects" and "The Devil's Highway: A True Story of Crime and Punishment in the Wild West."

The CWA Historical Dagger Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of crime fiction, and Pursglove is honored to be longlisted for it.

"I'm thrilled that 'The Last Banquet' has been longlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger Award," said Pursglove. "It's a great honor to be recognized by such a prestigious panel of judges."

The winner of the CWA Historical Dagger Award will be announced at the CWA's annual Dagger Awards ceremony on July 12, 2024.

## About Daniel Pursglove

Daniel Pursglove is a British author, journalist, and editor. He is the author of several non-fiction books, including "A History of Crime in 100 Objects" and "The Devil's Highway: A True Story of Crime and Punishment in the Wild West." His first novel, "Malice," was published in 2021 and was shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Best Crime Novel.

## About the CWA Historical Dagger Award

The CWA Historical Dagger Award is awarded annually to the best crime novel set in a historical period. The award is judged by a panel of experts in the field of historical crime fiction, and the winner is announced at the CWA's annual Dagger Awards ceremony.

## Longlisted Novels for the CWA Historical Dagger Award 2024

In addition to "The Last Banquet," the following novels have been longlisted for the 2024 CWA Historical Dagger Award:

* "The Chain" by Adrian McKinty * "The House of Ashes" by David Morrell * "The Lost Girls of Willowbrook" by Kathleen Kent * "The Night Visitors" by Carol Goodman * "The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" by Stuart Turton

The Drowned City: Longlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger Award 2024 (Daniel Pursglove)

by K. J. Maitland

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3381 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	495 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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