The winner of The Australian/Vogel’s Literary Award 2020 is K.M. Kruimink from Tasmania for A Treacherous Country—an authentic, original and playful novel set in 19th century Tasmania. Competition judge and author Tegan Bennett Daylight calls it a ‘witty, warm and lively story’.

The announcement was made yesterday evening via the Allen & Unwin Facebook page, in a much anticipated virtual event to continue celebrating the rich history of this award in supporting young Australian writers.

Awarded to an author under the age of thirty-five, the longstanding prize has launched the careers of over 100 Australian authors, including Tim Winton, Rohan Wilson, Kate Grenville, Andrew McGahan and Gillian Mears.