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 76 (May 2016)

Three-Martini Lunch

By Suzanne Rindell - Published 2016

Genres:

Three-Martini Lunch is an ambitious, enveloping exploration into the lives of three young adults struggling to make their way in their lives and ...Read Review

The Summer Guest

By Alison Anderson - Published 2016

Genres:

Ukraine, late 1880s: Zinaida Lintvaryova is an educated woman planning to live her life helping others as a country doctor, but at 30 years ...Read Review

Emperor of the Eight Islands: Book 1 in the Tale of Shikanoko

By Lian Hearn - Published 2016

Genres:

Historical Fantasy

Kazumaru, whose father has died and whose mother has joined a Buddhist convent in her overwhelming sorrow, knows his Uncle Sademasa plans to ...Read Review

Tru & Nelle

By G. Neri - Published 2016

Genres:

Biographical Fiction Children/Young Adult

Harper Lee (Nelle) and Truman Capote (Tru) met when they were six and seven years old, respectively. This is the story of their ...Read Review

Eliza Rose

By Lucy Worsley - Published 2016

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

1535. Henry VIII is on the throne. Twelve-year-old Eliza Camperdowne, only child of a noble but impoverished family, knows that she must marry well. ...Read Review

Because of Miss Bridgerton

By Julia Quinn - Published 2016

Genres:

Romance

The last thing Billie Bridgerton expects is to fall for the literal boy next door. Though George Rokesby is her opposite in every ...Read Review

The Study of Seduction

By Sabrina Jeffries - Published 2016

Genres:

Romance

Book two of the Sinful Suitors Regency series deals with the romance between Lady Clarissa Lindsey and Edwin, Earl of Blakeborough. They seem ...Read Review

The Murder of Mary Russell: A Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes

By Laurie R. King - Published 2016

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

Who is Mrs. Hudson? Lovers of Sherlock Holmes mysteries always thought she was the kind-hearted, dedicated housekeeper for the Holmes family. But now ...Read Review

The View from Prince Street

By Mary Ellen Taylor - Published 2016

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In modern-day Alexandria, Virginia, Rae McDonald has a successful career as a family therapist. Her own life is stagnant, her heart sealed off ...Read Review