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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Articles
- 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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Biblical

Last Days in Moav

By Sharon Reiss Baker - Published 2026

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Milcah and Gidon possess a supernatural gift for healing, though some people in their tribe whisper that the twins use magic or the ...Read Review

Eve: A Novel

By B. K. O'Connor - Published 2026

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Eve reimagines the life of the First Woman in gorgeous, spare prose, presenting her curiosity as a great strength, and taking issue with ...Read Review

On Living Stone

By Heather Kaufman - Published 2026

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Inspirational Romance

When readers first meet a 12-year-old Salome in 2 BC, she’s a girl who’s lost her mother and lives with her crippled ...Read Review

Elisabeth: Mother of John the Baptist

By H. B. Moore - Published 2025

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Biographical Fiction Inspirational

This gentle story of Elisabeth before she becomes the mother of John the Baptist is an engaging story of an unpretentious woman from ...Read Review

A Deeper Well

By Jill Eileen Smith - Published 2026

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Inspirational

This engaging historical fiction based on a well-known Bible story draws the reader into Nessa’s world on the day she becomes a ...Read Review

Abomination: The Story of David and Jonathan (The Presence Collection)

By Jeza Belle - Published 2025

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The Biblical story of David and Jonathan gets a fresh look by author Belle, with the focus on the men’s problematic relationship, ...Read Review

Rescued Heart (The Matriarchs)

By ANGELA HUNT - Published 2025

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Inspirational

This is the first book in Hunt’s The Matriarchs series. It retells the Old Testament story of Sarah (Sarai) and Abraham (Abram). ...Read Review

The Gospel of Salome

By Kaethe Schwehn - Published 2025

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This is a thought-provoking alternative origin story of Yeshua (Jesus). The majority of this book spans six days during riots against the Jews ...Read Review