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Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Book of the YearCosta Novel Award | 1981 | Winner |
About the Author
Maurice LeitchNorthern Irish
Maurice Henry Leitch MBE (1933–2023) was a Northern Irish novelist, short story writer, and dramatist renowned for his portrayals of Protestant life amid the Troubles. Prize.Profile Books Born in Muckamore, County Antrim, he worked extensively for the BBC before writing full-time and was awarded an MBE in 1999 for services to literature.
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