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 91 (February 2020)

The Black Hills (A Grand & Batchelor Victorian Mystery)

By M.J. Trow - Published 2020

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George Armstrong Custer was famous for his service during the War Between the States, that is, the Civil War. But he is definitely ...Read Review

Once a Spy (Rogues Redeemed)

By Mary Jo Putney - Published 2019

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Romance

1815. Widowed Suzanne Duval, called the Countess de Chambron before the overthrow of the French monarchy, lives in poverty in London and takes in ...Read Review

City of Scoundrels (A Counterfeit Lady Novel)

By Victoria Thompson - Published 2019

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Lawyer Gideon Bates is visited by Corporal Tom Preston, who wishes to draft a will in favour of his new wife, Rose, before ...Read Review

No Hero’s Welcome (Sweet Wine of Youth)

By Jeffrey K. Walker - Published 2019

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It’s 1915, the Battle of Gallipoli during WWI. Sergeant Major Daniel Brannigan of the Dublin Fusiliers, fighting as part of the British Army, ...Read Review

We Are All Good People Here

By Susan Rebecca White - Published 2019

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In 1962 in Roanoke, Virginia, two freshman students, Eve and Daniella, meet at Belmont College. Although they are from differing backgrounds – Eve from an ...Read Review

The Girl In The Painting

By Tea Cooper -

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Australian historical fiction writer, Tea Cooper, has produced another historical fiction novel, hot on the heels of: The Naturalist’s Daughter and The ...Read Review

This Terrible Beauty: A Novel

By Katrin Schumann - Published 2020

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Set on the East German island of Rügen, due north of Berlin by 180 miles, is a story of love and betrayal, courage ...Read Review

Harbor for the Nightingale: A Stranje House Novel

By Kathleen Baldwin - Published 2019

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Romance

In the latest novel in Kathleen Baldwin’s Stranje House series, Maya Barrington continues to use her gift of soothing voice and ability ...Read Review