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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- 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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HNR Issue 32 (May 2005)

Blood Moon Over Bengal

By Morag McKendrick Pippin - Published 2004

Genres:

The old fighter plane piloted by Elizabeth Mainwarring comes limping in to the parade ground in Calcutta, barely avoiding a crash landing. Elizabeth, ...Read Review

The Crown Rose

By Fiona Avery - Published 2005

Genres:

Historical Fantasy

The “crown rose” is Isabelle of France, sister of King Louis IX. The year is 1240 AD. Although knighthood is still revered, chivalry is ...Read Review

Tuscan Countess

By Michèle K. Spike - Published 2004

Genres:

Nonfiction

Matilda of Canossa lived from 1046 to 1115 and was one of the most remarkable women not merely of her own times but of any ...Read Review

Owls to Athens

By H.N. Turteltaub - Published 2004

Genres:

Adventure

Fourth in a series, Owls to Athens advances the adventures of the intrepid Rhodian merchants, Sostratos and Menedemos. In the chaotic post-Alexander world, ...Read Review

My Story Being This

By Pamela-Suzette Deane - Published 2004

Genres:

Literary

The 1770s Rhode Island setting and community of free people of color is wonderfully evoked in this “writing book” of a woman whose ...Read Review

Tombstone Travesty: Allie Earp Remembers

By Jane Candia Coleman - Published 2004

Genres:

Biographical Fiction Western

Coleman demonstrates again why she’s one of my favorite western writers. Allie Earp was the petite, feisty, and loving wife of Virgil ...Read Review

The Retreat

By Patrick Rambaud - Published 2004 Published 2005

Genres:

Military

The Grande Armée that swept into Russia in summer 1812 was a diverse and powerful force of some 600,000 soldiers. They came from France ...Read Review

The Vanishing Moon

By Joseph Coulson - Published 2004

Genres:

Literary

The endless possibilities for employment and prosperity after World War I slowly begin to crumble in the Great Depression. Indeed, symbolically and potently, ...Read Review