Awarded yesterday, the judges described the book as "a powerfully imagined story and a wonderful feat of emotional empathy told with great warmth and humour".
Joanna Kavenna won the Award for New Writers for her novel Inglorious (9780571232611).
Established in 1996 as a celebration of fiction written by women, the Orange Prize is frequently met with criticism linking to sex discrimination. Shortlisted author Sadie Jones has backed calls for a men's prize, suggesting it would help promote reading among boys. She said: "Anything that adds interest or glamour for boys can only be good sense."
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