Announcements
Meet the Historians 2 – Bristol’s Maritime History
May 15, 2013
“The best Port of Trade in Britain”: Bristol’s Maritime History 26 October 2013, 2-4 pm The Studios, M Shed, Princes…
Looking for a new UK Membership secretary
April 30, 2013
Many thanks to Lois Bennett for all her work on our behalf. Please email Richard at historical novel society dot org if…
Edward Rutherfurd’s new book Paris: ‘as grand and engrossing’ as the city itself.
April 23, 2013
Today sees the launch, in most English language regions, of Edward Rutherfurd’s new epic multigenerational novel, Paris. To celebrate we’ve…
Roman Empire: Power and People
April 19, 2013
From Roman Fact to Roman Fiction 19 October 2013, 2-4 pm, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery Historical novelists Manda Scott…
£25,000 Walter Scott prize shortlist announced
April 18, 2013
The shortlist for the fourth £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction is announced today by the judging panel. The…
Historical Association announces the Young Quills Shortlist
April 17, 2013
In the Secondary School shortlist: In the Primary School Shortlist: Schools up and down the country reviewed the entries –…
HNS International Award Winner 2012/13 Announced
April 12, 2013
The first winner of the £5000 Historical Novel Society International Award Lost Paradise by Martin Sutton • Richard Lee…
Helping with the website
April 10, 2013
We have taken the decision that we would like to take the website to the next level, if we can.…
Member discounts for the Salt Cay Writers Retreat
April 7, 2013
Stunning retreat… with some big name authors, editors, and agents – all with a $500 discount for HNS members (email…
Some HF events for April (UK)
April 7, 2013
New this year is the Summerhall Historical Fiction Festival in Edinburgh, 12th -15th April 2013. Chaired by Allan Massie and…
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