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- Established in 1997, the Historical Novel Society is an international literary society devoted to promotion and advocacy for the genre of historical fiction.
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- Historical Novel Society members include authors, readers, librarians, editors and industry professionals – membership is entirely open, and anyone enthusiastic about the genre is welcome.
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- 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.
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- 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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11th Century

The Raven’s Price: A Margaret of Scotland Medieval Mystery

By J. G. Lewis - Published 2026

Genres:

The Raven’s Price, set in 1071, is the second book in a mystery series anchored by Queen Margaret of Scotland as the sleuth. ...Read Review

The Domesday Cows

By Davide Ortu (illus.) - By Iszi Lawrence - Published 2026

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

1086, near Chester, in the border territory between England and Wales, Nora, twelve-year-old daughter of the village thane, is horrified when her mother plots ...Read Review

An Unsuitable Knight

By K. M. Butler - Published 2026

Genres:

Adventure

In this historical adventure-romance, covering 1057-1072, Butler brings to life the true story of highborn noblewoman Judith d’ Evreux, age 17, cousin of William ...Read Review

Kata and Tor

By Kevin Crossley-Holland - Published 2025

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

1066, and a shipwrecked youth washes up on England’s east coast. The boy, Tor, is a secret scout for the Norwegian army, supported ...Read Review

Therein Lies the Pearl

By Catherine Hughes - Published 2026

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The course of English history took a sudden, bitter and permanent turn in the fall of 1066 when Duke William of Normandy, the Conqueror, ...Read Review

Wolves in the Hall (The Blood and the Crown)

By Janus T. Saito-Madsen - Published 2025

Genres:

Biographical Fiction

A most unusual novelized history of Denmark in the 11th century, Wolves in the Hall begins with Emma of Normandy, dowager queen of ...Read Review

Cherry Blossom Suite

By kaila e. haines - Published 2025

Genres:

Biographical Fiction

Matilde di Canossa ruled during a period marked by persistent warfare, political intrigue, and repeated excommunications by the Church. In the final years ...Read Review