The judges of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction have announced their 2019 shortlist. 

Shortlist announced for tenth Walter Scott Prize

Sebastian Barry won his second Walter Scott Prize at the 2017 Borders Book Festival. 

Author becomes double winner at Borders Book Festival

The winner of the famous prize for historical fiction will be announced at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose.

John Spurling was presented with the sixth Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction at the Brewin Dolphin Borders Book Festival in Melrose.