The Miles Franklin Longlist has been announced:
In Certain Circles by Elizabeth Harrower
Golden Boys by Sonya Hartnett
The Eye of the Sheep by Sofie Laguna
The Golden Age by Joan London
The Lost Child by Suzanne McCourt
Here Come the Dogs by Omar Musa
When the Night Comes by Favell Parrett
After Darkness by Christine Piper
Tree Palace by Craig Sherborne
Nest by Inga Simpson
The shortlist will be announced on 18 May and the winner on 23 June. For more details go to www.milesfranklin.com.au