Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Desmond Elliott Prize | 2009 | Winner |
About This Book
Edward Hogan's debut novel is set in a fictional former mining village in Derbyshire where a lake has formed over the ruined pit, and follows a young boy's relationship with his unpredictable, passionate mother. Written with intense emotional force and a vivid sense of landscape, it won the Desmond Elliott Prize in 2009.
About the Author
Edward Hogan is a British novelist and short story writer born in Derby in 1980. He studied English at Cambridge University and teaches creative writing at the University of Edinburgh. His debut novel Blackmoor (2008) is set in a fictional former mining village in Derbyshire where a lake has formed over the ruined pit, following a young boy's intense and troubled relationship with his passionate, unpredictable mother. Read more →
