| Encore Award | |
|---|---|
| Sponsored by | Lucy Astor |
| Date | 1990 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | Royal Society of Literature  |
| Reward(s) | £15,000 |
| Website | rsliterature |
The £15,000 Encore Award for the best second novel was first awarded in 1990.[1] It is sponsored by Lucy Astor,[1] presented by the Royal Society of Literature. The award fills a niche in the catalogue of literary prizes by celebrating the achievement of outstanding second novels, often neglected in comparison to the attention given to promising first books.[2] Entry is by publisher.
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