Black Butterflies makes Women's Prize 2023 Shortlist
We are absolutely delighted to share the news that Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris has been selected for the much-awaited Women's Prize 2023 shortlist!
Inspired by real-life accounts of the Siege of Sarajevo, only thirty years ago, Priscilla Morris‘ powerful work of fiction is a heartrending and utterly captivating portrait of disintegration, resilience and hope.
Upon the announcement, shortlisted author Priscilla Morris said: “I’m beyond delighted and honoured to have made the prestigious Women’s Prize 2023 shortlist. A wonderful moment for Black Butterflies.”
Publisher Rowan Cope also commented about Black Butterflies’ selection: “It is a huge honour to see Black Butterflies on the shortlist for the 2023 Women’s Prize, alongside five other wonderful titles. We are so proud and excited that Priscilla’s achievement has been recognised in this way.”
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Sarajevo, spring 1992. When ethnic violence erupts, Zora, an artist and teacher, sends her husband and elderly mother to safety with her daughter in England. Reluctant to believe that hostilities will last more than a few weeks, she stays behind.
As the assault deepens and everything they love is laid to waste, black ashes floating over the rooftops, Zora and her friends are forced to rebuild themselves, over and over. Theirs is a breathtaking story of disintegration, resilience and hope.
