Author of sweeping historical novel Edenglassie continues run of wins with Mark and Evette Moran Nib award

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The Bundjalung writer Melissa Lucashenko’s extraordinary run of literary prize wins for her latest novel Edenglassie continues, winning yet another accolade on Wednesday evening: the $40,000 Mark and Evette Moran Nib prize.

Edenglassie, a sweeping historical novel named after the penal colony that became Brisbane, has now earned close to the $200,000 mark before tax.

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Edenglassie by Melissa Lucashenko is published by UQP