The 2023 Booker Prize shortlist boasts a record five female authors vying for the prestigious literary award. From a Dutch novelist exploring her country’s Nazi past to an American writer reimagining ‘Huckleberry Finn’ through the eyes of a slave, this year’s contenders offer diverse narratives and compelling voices. The winner will be announced on Tuesday at a glittering ceremony in London, with the coveted £50,000 prize awaiting the victor.