No debut novels are among the six finalists, with established authors including Ben Markovits and previously shortlisted Andrew Miller in the running

The nominees for the prestigious award also include novels by David Szalay, Benjamin Markovits and Andrew Miller.

This year’s final six are novels for grown-ups — it’s a triumph for unpretentious, old-fashioned literary fiction

No debut novels are among the six finalists, with established authors including Ben Markovits and previously shortlisted Andrew Miller in the running

The Sex and the City star is one of the judges for this year's award and has revealed its shortlist.