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The winners of The Women's Prizes!

The winners of the 2025 Women's Prizes for Fiction and Non-Fiction have been announced.

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A masterful blend of history, suspense and historical authenticity.

Chair of Judges, Kit de Waal

The winner of the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction is The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden. Set in post-WWII Netherlands, this debut novel is both a claustrophobic drama played out between two deeply flawed individuals, and an insightful exploration of the emotional aftermath of trauma and complicity.

Please note that stock of The Safekeep is limited, but more copies will be arriving soon.

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Clarke’s writing is authoritative, beautiful and compassionate. The research is meticulous, and the story-telling is expertly crafted.

Chair of Judges, Kavita Puri

The winner of the 2025 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction is The Story of a Heart by Rachel Clarke. Interweaving two intimate family stories, The Story of a Heart is a profoundly moving exploration into the human experience behind organ donation, the generosity and tenacity of the human spirit, and the sheer miracle of modern science.

The Story of a Heart will be available in compact format from the 9th September. Pre-order now to secure your copy.

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