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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Jennifer Moore

A Lady’s Guide to Love and Pirates

By Jennifer Moore - Published 2026

Genres:

1800s/London-Caribbean. After a negotiation between her aristocratic mother and Captain Reid Courtney (Court), Annabelle Bradford spends a season each year at sea ...Read Review

Educating Elizabeth

By Jennifer Moore - Published 2023

Genres:

Inspirational Romance

Elizabeth Miller runs a much-needed school for underprivileged girls in London’s East End, but the costs are overwhelming. She reluctantly turns to ...Read Review

Wrong Train to Paris

By Jennifer Moore - Published 2020

Genres:

Romance

Jennifer Moore takes a break from her popular Regency romance novels to pen a title for the new Romance on the Orient Express ...Read Review

Solving Sophronia

By Jennifer Moore - Published 2020

Genres:

Inspirational Romance Mystery/Crime

London, 1873. Undeterred by the obstacles, Lady Sophronia Bremerton determines to prove to her skeptical editor than she can be an investigative reporter, not ...Read Review

Lady Helen Finds Her Song

By Jennifer Moore - Published 2016

Genres:

Inspirational Romance

When Lady Helen Poulter accompanies her mother and new stepfather, Brigadier-General Jim Stackhouse, to India in 1813, she is enthralled by the strange and ...Read Review