Britain’s Staunch Prize rewards thrillers that don’t feature violence against women

The World

A new literary prize has come on the scene. It recognizes thrillers that don’t feature physical or sexual violence against women. This is the second year of the prize and it’s been controversial. The World’s Sarah Birnbaum reports.

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