The CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award

Established for the best historical crime novel (set in any period up to 35 years prior to the year in which the award will be made) by an author of any nationality, the award commemorates the life and work of Ellis Peters (Edith Pargeter) (1913-1995), a prolific author perhaps best known as the creator of Brother Cadfael.

• 2009 If the dead rise not Philip Kerr
• 2008 Stratton's war Laura Wilson
• 2007 Mistress of the Art of Death Ariana Franklin
• 2006 Red Sky Lament Edward Wright
• 2005 Dark Fire C J Sansom
• 2004 The Damascened Blade Barbara Cleverly
• 2003 The American boy Andrew Taylor
• 2002 Fingersmith Sarah Waters
• 2001 The Office Of The Dead Andrew Taylor
• 2000 Absent Friends Gillian Linscott
• 1999 Two for the Lions Lindsey Davis