What historical fiction means to me: Beverley Cousins, Commercial Fiction Publisher at Penguin Random House.
‘From a publishing standpoint, I have no doubt the prize can subconsciously elevate historical novels in the minds of readers, booksellers and the media. And of course it will help the winner, and those shortlisted, to stand out from the crowd.’ The HNSA was delighted when Beverley Cousins, who has a wealth of publishing experience