A brilliant and breathtaking debut that captivated readers and garnered critical acclaim in the united kingdom, The Tenderness of Wolves was long-listed for the orange prize in fiction and won the costa award (formerly w...A brilliant and breathtaking debut that captivated readers and garnered critical acclaim in the united kingdom, The Tenderness of Wolves was long-listed for the orange prize in fiction and won the costa award (formerly whitbread) book of the year. The year is 1867.