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 39 (February 2007)

Blade of Fortriu

By Juliet Marillier - Published 2006

Genres:

Bridei has been King of Fortriu for five years, and his people have known great contentment. He decides it is now time for ...Read Review

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

Troy: Shield of Thunder

By David Gemmell - Published 2006 (UK)Published 2007 (US)

Genres:

Epic Saga

Plain-faced Helen sits behind the walls of Troy, married to Paris but never to Menelaus; Andromache loves another but is betrothed to Hektor, ...Read Review

The Maid of Lorne

By Terri Brisbin - Published 2006

Genres:

Romance

“Wed or dead by nightfall.” That’s the choice Sebastien of Cleish gives Lara of the MacDougalls, besieged in Dunstaffnage Castle in 1308. Sebastien ...Read Review

The Seeds of Sin

By Anne Herries - Published 2006

Genres:

Romance

After the death of Cromwell and the restoration of Charles Stuart to the throne of England, Sir Rupert Saunders returns from exile at ...Read Review

Command

By Julian Stockwin - Published 2006 (UK)Published 2007 (US)

Genres:

Adventure Nautical

It is the late 18th century, and Britain is at war with the French. At the start of the novel, Thomas Kydd is ...Read Review

Redemption

By Carolyn Davidson - Published 2006

Genres:

Romance

Widower Jake McPherson takes no prisoners with his temper as he sits in his wheelchair, closed off from the world while his nine-year-old ...Read Review