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- Established in 1997, the Historical Novel Society is an international literary society devoted to promotion and advocacy for the genre of historical fiction.
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- Historical Novel Society members include authors, readers, librarians, editors and industry professionals – membership is entirely open, and anyone enthusiastic about the genre is welcome.
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- HNS Awards have helped discover authors and launch their careers (e.g., Michel Faber, Ruth Downie, Nikki Marmery, Hilary Green, Elizabeth Macneal, and many more) and provided vital support for others. Our ARA Award is one of the most generous of all literary prizes. If you’d like to partner to sponsor an award, Contact Us.
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A Taste of Betrayal: A Faith Clarke Mystery

By Julie Bates - Published 2022

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In 1775 Williamsburg, the colonial capital of Virginia, tempers flare between loyalists to King George III and patriots craving independence. Tavern keeper Faith Clarke, ...Read Review

The Counterfeit Wife: A Revolutionary War Mystery

By Mally Becker - Published 2022

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Mystery/Crime

Following on her award-nominated debut, The Turncoat’s Wife, this is volume two of Becker’s Revolutionary War Mysteries series. The setting is ...Read Review

When the Day Comes (Timeless)

By Gabrielle Meyer - Published 2022

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Inspirational Romance Time-slip

Like many readers, I have a weakness for time-travel novels, and this one adds an extra layer of intrigue. In the world Meyer ...Read Review

Loyalty

By Avi - Published 2022

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Children/Young Adult Literary

One spring day in 1774, thirteen-year-old Noah Cope watches members of the Sons of Liberty drag his father from their Massachusetts home and tar ...Read Review

Muskets and Minuets

By Lindsey Fera - Published 2021

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Annalisa Howlett has been learning to shoot a fowling from her brother George since she was 13 years old. She enjoys discussing politics, a ...Read Review

Setting Two Hearts Free

By Janet Grunst - Published 2020

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Romance

Set mostly in Virginia during the last years of the American Revolution, this is the story of rebel soldier Donald Duncan and of ...Read Review

The Printer and The Strumpet (The Misadventures of Leeds Merriweather Book 2)

By Larry Brill - Published 2021

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It’s 1773, and tensions are swelling in Boston, Massachusetts. On the one side, the Sons of Liberty are becoming increasingly vociferous, demanding rights ...Read Review

The Turncoat’s Widow: A Revolutionary War Mystery

By Mally Becker - Published 2021

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Mystery/Crime

In 1779, aboard a British prison ship anchored near Brooklyn, a prisoner named Philip Parcell is tortured and killed. He had refused to divulge ...Read Review

Answering Liberty’s Call: Anna Stone’s Daring Ride to Valley Forge

By Tracy Lawson - Published 2021

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Adventure

As the American Revolution is on the verge of potential collapse and internal political intrigue abounds, Anna Stone receives news that her preacher/...Read Review