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The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson audiobook review – a Caribbean child’s-eye view of 60s Bradford

The author captures the comedy and cruelty in this tenderly written coming-of-age tale

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Women’s prize for fiction: tales of power, agency, ageing and connection – six experts review the shortlist

The Women’s prize for fiction has been awarded to a female author of any nationality for the best novel written in English since 1996. In its 30th year, it is now one of the most influential literary awards in the world.

The Conversation · Jun 8

The Mercy Step by Marcia Hutchinson review – indie debut on the Women’s prize shortlist

This vivid story of a Caribbean childhood in 1960s Bradford does not stint on accounts of poverty and systemic abuse, yet is pungent with wit and colour

The Guardian - UK · May 21

Susan Choi and Katie Kitamura among authors longlisted for Women’s prize for fiction

Sixteen novels are in contention for the £30,000 award, now in its 31st year, with settings ranging from climate-ravaged islands to a near-future Kolkata

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4

'Working class and middle class both feel neglected': The 'perfect storm' that weakened Labour's grip on Ancoats and Beswick

A racism row, unpopular policies and neglect

Manchester Evening News · Mar 6, 2022