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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Lindsey Davis

The Graveyard of the Hesperides

By Lindsey Davis - Published 2016

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Flavia Albia is about to marry the magistrate, Manlius Faustus, in a formal wedding, and her sisters are thrilled to take on the ...Read Review

Deadly Election

By Lindsey Davis - Published 2015

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

Flavia Albia, originally from Britain, is the adopted daughter of Marcus Didius Falco, a well-known detective in ancient Rome. When a rotting corpse ...Read Review

Enemies at Home

By Lindsey Davis - Published 2014

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

This is the second in the Flavia Albia series. When a wealthy, newly-married couple are murdered, their valuable silver stolen, and their porter ...Read Review

The Ides of April

By Lindsey Davis - Published 2013

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Mystery/Crime

As a fan of the Marcus Didius Falco series, I jumped at the opportunity to review this first installment in a new series ...Read Review

Master and God

By Lindsey Davis - Published 2012

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Adventure Thriller

More cloak-and-dagger than sword-and-sandals, Master and God follows Emperor Domitian’s Rome (AD 80-96) through the eyes of ‘a reluctant hero’, Gaius Vinius ...Read Review

Rebels and Traitors

By Lindsey Davis - Published 2009

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Epic

Like many an adolescent, Gideon Jukes is a young man rebelling against family constrictions and looking for his own path in life. He ...Read Review

Alexandria

By Lindsey Davis - Published 2009

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

This marks the nineteenth outing for the Roman informer (private detective) Marcus Didius Falco. Each book in the series centers on a specific ...Read Review