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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Mario Escobar

The Swiss Nurse

By Mario Escobar - Published 2023

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This novel is based on the real-life story of Elisabeth Eidenbenz, who ministered to the orphaned children and expectant mothers displaced by the ...Read Review

The Teacher of Warsaw

By Mario Escobar - Published 2022

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Mario Escobar shares the true story of Janusz Korczak, a respected leader and speaker whose life was dedicated to children. In 1940, he and ...Read Review

The Librarian of Saint-Malo

By Gretchen Abernathy (trans.) - By Mario Escobar - Published 2021

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Inspirational Romance

Spanish novelist Mario Escobar’s books on the Holocaust and the Spanish Civil War have gained worldwide readership. The Librarian of Saint-Malo joins ...Read Review

Remember Me: A Spanish Civil War Novel

By Mario Escobar - Published 2020

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Mario Escobar, author of WWII historical novels Auschwitz Lullaby and Children of the Stars, returns with an original tale exploring a little-known sidenote ...Read Review

Children of the Stars

By Mario Escobar - Published 2020

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Inspirational

Jacob and Moses Stern’s well-known playwright parents have fled south from the Nazis, leaving the boys behind. This book begins on July 16, 1942, ...Read Review