Short-listed for the 2012 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction

Being "short-listed for the 2012 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction" means that a book was chosen as one of the top contenders in a prestigious literary award honoring the best fiction written by women that year. The shortlist typically includes a select few books from a larger pool of submissions, and being on it indicates the book is recognized for its exceptional quality, storytelling, and literary merit. Ultimately, the prize celebrates and promotes outstanding women authors and their contributions to contemporary literature.