The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch host the inaugural Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction at Abbotsford House in the Scottish Borders. <br />
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The prize was won by Hilary Mantel for her book Wolf Hall and her prize was accepted on her behalf by James Naughtie<br />
The book festival runs from Thursday 17th June to Sunday 20th June<br />
for further info please go to the website at www.bordersbookfestival.org or contact Rebecca Salt on 07970 783 213 or rebecca@stonehillsalt.co.uk<br />
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