About
- Established in 1997, the Historical Novel Society is an international literary society devoted to promotion and advocacy for the genre of historical fiction.
Membership
- Historical Novel Society members include authors, readers, librarians, editors and industry professionals – membership is entirely open, and anyone enthusiastic about the genre is welcome.
Events
- Our worldwide membership loves to meet. Many travel thousands of miles to attend our conferences in person; many more enjoy our virtual options from home. Others form member connections in their area through regular Local Chapter meet-ups. Discover what’s on with conferences, Local and Virtual Chapters, and more.
Book Reviews
- Our exclusive, members-only print magazine, the Historical Novels Review, publishes reviews of hundreds of historical fiction books each quarter, in addition to features and columns. Become a member to receive the magazine and enjoy all our other benefits.
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Articles
- We publish articles in our members-only print magazine, Historical Novels Review, as well as web features exclusive to this site. All are original pieces, commissioned by our Features Editors based on topics of interest to members – interviews with historical fiction authors, publishers, and agents; explorations of novels and subgenres; guides, and regular columns on historical fiction market news, debut authors, and more. Articles are written by vetted contributors, most of whom are Society members. If you’re a member interested in joining the team, Contact Us.
Awards
- 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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Random House

The Wall

By H.G. Adler - By Peter Filkins (trans.) - Published 2014

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Many books have been written about the Shoah, and many more will be in the future. Few, however, are as haunting and utterly ...Read Review

Lillian on Life

By Alison Jean Lester - Published 2015

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Lillian is a single woman who lives most of her life dating different men. This is the story of how she values each ...Read Review

Lisette’s List

By Susan Vreeland - Published 2014

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Lisette’s List is a sojourn—a long stay—in the south of France, in the small village of Roussillon, and as such, ...Read Review

The Final Season: The Footballers Who Fought and Died in the Great War

By Nigel McCrery - Published 2014

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Military Nonfiction

After the start of the First World War, professional league football in England continued until the end of the 1914-1915 season, despite pressures ...Read Review

The History Keepers: Nightship to China

By Damian Dibben - Published 2014

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Adventure Children/Young Adult Time-slip

The third book in The History Keepers series will not disappoint its readers as the adventure continues taking Jake Djones time-travelling from Shakespeare’...Read Review

The Tin Snail

By Cameron McAllister - Published 2013

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Children/Young Adult

The Tin Snail by Cameron McAllister is a charming, somewhat old-fashioned read that delights with its humour, adventure, patriotism and love. Invoking the ...Read Review

Lucky Us

By Amy Bloom - Published 2014

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At the age of twelve, Evie Acton’s young mother leaves her on the steps of her father’s house, where she meets ...Read Review

Midnight in Europe

By Alan Furst - Published 2014

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Thriller

Readers of Furst’s excellent inter-war espionage novels will find themselves in familiar territory for this one. It is the end of 1937, and ...Read Review