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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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- 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.
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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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HNR Issue 18 (November 2001)

The Joyful Beggar

By Louis de Wohl - Published 2001 (c 1958)

Genres:

The story of Giovanni Francis Bernardone begins with the tale of Roger de Vandria, who is seeking money to press his claim in ...Read Review

A Woman Named Solitude

By Andre Schwarz-Bart - Published 2001(c 1972)

Genres:

Military

The slave trade in Guadeloupe provides the grim historical context for this brief but powerful novel. The opening chapters describe an indigenous African ...Read Review

The Rose Legacy

By Kristen Heitzmann - Published 2000

Genres:

Inspirational Romance Western

In The Rose Legacy, having left her home in California, Carina Maria DiGratia sets out to seek her destiny in the tiny mountain ...Read Review

Someday Soon

By Joan Wolf - Published 2000

Genres:

Romance

Lady Alexandra Wilton, who has continually refused to marry without love, discovers upon her father’s death that if she doesn’t marry ...Read Review

The Weeping Woman

By Michael Kilian - Published 2001

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

Michael Kilian’s day job consists of writing a weekly newspaper column, mostly commenting with a rather attractive, sly shallowness on the putative ...Read Review

The Book of Q

By Jonathan Rabb - Published 2001

Genres:

Thriller

On a humanitarian mission to war-torn Bosnia in 1992, American would-be priest Ian Pearse avoids falling shells while he has a brief affair with ...Read Review

The Buccaneers

By Iain Lawrence - Published 2001

Genres:

Adventure Children/Young Adult Nautical

Bound for the West Indies, John Spencer sets sail aboard the Dragon in 1803. The day he sights a lifeboat with one passenger in ...Read Review

A Trust Betrayed

By Candace Robb - Published 2001

Genres:

Military Mystery/Crime

This first book of a new mystery series by veteran author Robb (of the Owen Archer series set in fourteenth century England) introduces ...Read Review

Rise to Rebellion

By Jeff Shaara - Published 2001

Genres:

Military

This is a typical Shaara masterpiece, and that is high praise indeed. Once again this talented writer transports the reader into the minds ...Read Review