Dagger Shortlists Announced

The shortlists for the 2019 CWA Daggers have been announced.
Discover who made it to the final round below.

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CWA Diamond Dagger Winner 2019

Robert Goddard
CWA Diamond Dagger Winner 2019

Breathtaking plot twists, sharp characterisation, and insights into history…we celebrate an illustrious career.

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