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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Nancy Castaldo

Hearts of Iron

By Kathleen Benner Duble - By Margaret K. McElderry - Published 2006

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Lucy Petee lives in a small mountain ironworking community in 1820. She’s fourteen years old, too old to swim in just her shift ...Read Review

Anahita’s Woven Riddle

By Meghan Nuttall Sayres - Published 2006

Genres:

Children/Young Adult Romance

Tapestry weaver Meghan Nutall Sayres certainly drew upon her art to write Anahita’s Woven Riddle. Her main character, Anahita, is a nomadic ...Read Review

Kitty and Mr Kipling

By Lenore Blegvad -

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

When Mr. Kipling and his wife come to the small Vermont town of Dummerston, Vermont, the town is thrown into chaos by ...Read Review

Ophelia

Published 2006

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

In a perfect accompaniment to Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Lisa Klein has fleshed out the story of Ophelia for those of us who ...Read Review

Fire in the Hills

By Donna Jo Napoli - Published 2006

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

Donna Jo Napoli has done it again. With each book, she proves why she is one of today’s best writers for ...Read Review

The Earth Dragon Awakes : The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

By Laurence Yep - Published 2006

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

The Earth Dragon Awakes by award-winning author Laurence Yep tells the story of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 from the alternating perspective ...Read Review

Angelmonster

By Veronica Bennett - Published 2006

Genres:

Biographical Fiction Children/Young Adult

Veronica Bennett’s vivid portrayal of Mary Shelley in Angelmonster guides readers through the inspiration that led to her masterpiece novel, Frankenstein. ...Read Review