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 61 (August 2012)

The Potter’s Hand

By A.N. Wilson - Published 2012

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In his capacious new novel, Wilson brings his combined skills as novelist and biographer to the life of the great potter, inventor and ...Read Review

The Leopard Sword

By Anthony Riches - Published 2012

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Adventure Military

Marcus Valerius Aquila returns in this the fourth of the Empire series. Continuing to use the pseudonym of Marcus Tribulus Corvus, centurion of ...Read Review

Mistress of Mourning

By Karen Harper - Published 2012

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It’s a daunting challenge: how to create a historical novel that accurately depicts a distant era without letting facts and details overwhelm ...Read Review

Enemies at Every Turn

By David Donachie - Published 2012

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Adventure Nautical

This is yet another instalment of the story of John Pierce, the radical son of a radical preacher and pamphleteer. Avid readers of ...Read Review

Sherlock Holmes at the Breakfast Table

By L.F.E. Coombs - Published 2012

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Mystery/Crime Short Stories

Sherlock Holmes at the Breakfast Table is a new collection of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. The author, a self-confessed ...Read Review

The Last of Lady Lansdown

By Shirley Kennedy - Published 2012

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Romance

This Regency novel is set in Northern England and begins with the death of the Earl of Lansdown. His death was sudden and ...Read Review

The Candle Man

By Alex Scarrow - Published 2012

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Mystery/Crime Thriller

Few events in recent history hold such a fascination or resonance as the Whitechapel murders in 1888 and the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. ...Read Review

Coral Glynn

By Peter Cameron - Published 2012

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In 1950, Coral Glynn is a young nurse who comes to aid a woman dying of cancer at remote Hart House in rural England. ...Read Review

Comeback Love

By Peter Golden - Published 2012

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Told through a series of past and present episodes, Comeback Love focuses on the theme of timeless love. Aspiring journalist Gordon falls in ...Read Review