We are delighted to announce the shortlist of the 2022 Aspects of History Unpublished Historical Novel Award.

Our winner will be published by one of the UK’s leading independent publishers.

The winner will also receive £500.

The Crooked Arrow, by Julian Margaret Gibbs

Sacrificial Lions, by David Simons

Wolsey’s Wife, by Nicola Turton

The Worst Journey in the World, by John McKay

Harlequin is Dead, by Rose Cullen

Owerd the Briton, by James Gault

The winner will be announced on Nov 1st.

Sharpe Books is a leading UK independent publisher. Authors on its list include Michael Jecks, Saul David, Sarah Gristwood and John Pilkington. Sharpe Books publishes both established and new authors. Sharpe specialises in building brands and their books regularly break into the Amazon top 100.

For further info about Sharpe Books please visit sharpebooks.com

Judging Panel

Anne O’Brien, Sunday Times bestselling novelist.
MJ Porter, bestselling novelist
Oliver Webb-Carter, Editor of Aspects of History
Camilla Bolton, Freelance Editor