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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Heidi Eljarbo

The London Forgery: A Historical Art Mystery

By Heidi Eljarbo - Published 2023

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The London Forgery is the first in a new cozy series following the author’s Soli Hansen Mysteries. Fabiola (Fabsi) Bennett, like her ...Read Review

Brushstrokes from the Past (Soli Hansen Mysteries)

By Heidi Eljarbo - Published 2022

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

A man carrying precious cargo dies an untimely death in a deserted field. Three hundred years later, two women wait on the edge ...Read Review

Secrets of Rosenli Manor

By Heidi Eljarbo - Published 2022

Genres:

Inspirational Romance

Norway, 1898. When Lilly unexpectedly inherits her great-aunt’s entire estate, she feels daunted at the prospect. Why her, not her father, or uncle, ...Read Review

The Other Cipher (Soli Hansen Mysteries)

By Heidi Eljarbo - Published 2020

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

This artfully told historical mystery is Book Two in the Soli Hansen Mysteries. Autumn 1944—the midst of World War II— and in German-occupied ...Read Review

Of Darkness and Light (Soli Hansen Mysteries)

By Heidi Eljarbo - Published 2020

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Mystery/Crime

A cleaning woman is found dead behind an art dealer’s shop, a piece of paper bearing the word “chiaroscuro” in her hand. ...Read Review

Trailing the Hunter: A Novel of Misconception, Truth, and Love

By Heidi Eljarbo - Published 2019

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Norway, 1661. Clara has been tracking notorious witch-hunter Angus Hill, hoping to stop his murderous accusations of witchcraft that have already left many innocent ...Read Review