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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 39 (February 2007)

The Water Mirror

By Elizabeth D. Crawford (trans.) - By Kai Meyer - Published 2006

Genres:

Alternate History Children/Young Adult Historical Fantasy

Kai Meyer’s inventive fantasy The Water Mirror takes place in Venice in the 1890s in an alternative world where the Egyptian empire ...Read Review

Dancing in the Streets: A History of Collective Joy

By Barbara Ehrenreich - Published 2007

Genres:

Nonfiction

Dancing in the Streets is a compilation of essays celebrating the collective joy demonstrated through ritual dancing. Throughout history, dance and music have ...Read Review

The Trojan War: A New History

By Barry Strauss - Published 2006 Published 2007

Genres:

Nonfiction

This is a wonderful book that will enchant neophytes as well as enthusiasts of the subject. Cornell University professor Barry Strauss is a ...Read Review

The Assassins of Isis

By P. C. Doherty - Published 2006

Genres:

Biographical Fiction Mystery/Crime

This is the fifth Egyptian murder mystery starring Lord Amerotke, the Pharaoh’s chief judge. It is a quick- paced adventure with plenty ...Read Review

The Waxman Murders

By Paul Doherty - Published 2006

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

In 1272 Henry III died with the new king, Edward I, in the Holy Land. Back in England there was a breakdown of law ...Read Review

The Three Musketeers

By Alexandre Dumas - By Richard Pevear (trans.) - Published 2006

Genres:

Adventure

Originally published in 1844, the many incarnations of The Three Musketeers have embedded into our collective unconscious the image of three men in plumed ...Read Review

The Longing Season

By Christine Schaub - Published 2006

Genres:

Biographical Fiction Inspirational

This is the most compelling novel about slavery that I have ever read, not because of horrific details, but because it reveals how ...Read Review

Wanted!

By Pam Crooks - Published 2006

Genres:

Romance Western

After an exciting if western cliché-ridden prologue featuring the 1868 downfall of the Reno gang, Wanted! switches gears, catching up with its female ...Read Review

Ways to Be Wicked

By Julie Ann Long - Published 2006

Genres:

Romance

Sylvie Lamoureux, prima ballerina of the Paris ballet, takes a daring leap and finds herself penniless in a generically described Regency-era London. Luckily ...Read Review