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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Colonial America

The First Witch of Boston

By Andrea Catalano - Published 2025

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It’s 1646, and Thomas Jones and his wife Maggie, having left London under something of a cloud, are trying to build a new ...Read Review

This Here Is Love

By Princess Joy L. Perry - Published 2025

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Perry, an award-winning author, has created an unforgettable set of characters in a multi-point of view story tracing the lives and struggles of ...Read Review

The Indigo Heiress

By Laura Frantz - Published 2025

Genres:

Inspirational Romance

1774. Set within the rich historical context of Virginia and Scotland, this novel brings to life the once-prosperous plantation, Royal Vale, owned by the ...Read Review

Where Rabbits Gathered

By Alisa Valdés-Rodríguez - Published 2025

Genres:

Saga

This is book one of an intended series, The Daughters of Puye. Told through the perspective of the firstborn daughter in each of ...Read Review

Malinalli

By Veronica Chapa - Published 2025

Genres:

Biographical Fiction

Mythology, magic, sisterhood, and conquest are the main ingredients in Veronica Chapa’s debut, Malinalli. An interpreter, warrior-priestess, twin sister, and a daughter ...Read Review

Chesapeake Bound (Sailing to Revolution)

By Thomas Guay - Published 2025

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Adventure Nautical

Thomas Guay—formerly a Capitol Hill reporter and historic house tour guide—offers up the first volume in his new series, Sailing to ...Read Review

Those Fatal Flowers

By Shannon Ives - Published 2025

Genres:

Historical Fantasy

In the ancient world, a handmaiden to Proserpina (Persephone) betrays her mistress, the Goddess of Spring, who is kidnapped. As punishment, Thelia and ...Read Review

Columbus, Slave Trader

By Marcus Wilson - Published 2024

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Adventure Nautical

In 1493, Guarocuya finally returns to his homeland of Haiti. Nearly a year earlier, he and five others were taken by Columbus across the ...Read Review