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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Georgian

The Disappearance of Sherlock Holmes

By Larry Millett - Published 2002

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This continuation of the Sherlock Holmes story will not please many Baker Street Irregulars, nor will it satisfy historical novel fans looking for ...Read Review

Sparrowhawk: Book Two, Hugh Kenrick

By Edward Cline - Published 2002

Genres:

Adventure

In this second novel of a series, the reader is introduced to Hugh Kenrick, a young man born into high society – but this ...Read Review

Touch and Go

By C. Northcote Parkinson - Published 2003

Genres:

Adventure Nautical

Parkinson’s Richard Delancey has been promoted to command H.M.S. Merlin in his fourth adventure of the series. Delancey serves in 1799 ...Read Review

Leonora: Tulips in Winter

By Regina Pounds - Published 2002

Genres:

Romance

In 1788, a feisty English damsel named Leonora encounters two Russian noblemen in France, and then in the Duchy of Nassau. One of the ...Read Review

Seraglio

By Janet Wallach - Published 2003

Genres:

Biographical Fiction Epic

In 1788, Algerian pirates kidnapped Aimée du Buc de Rivery, a thirteen-year-old girl on her way home to Martinique from school in France. ...Read Review

Once a Dreamer

By Candice Hern - Published 2003

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Romance

As a young widow, Eleanor Tennant’s position in life is minding Belinda, her brother’s headstrong daughter. During Belinda’s first season ...Read Review

The Spider’s Touch

By Patricia Wynn - Published 2002

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Mystery/Crime

The Birth of Blue Satan introduced readers to Gideon Viscount St. Mars and Mrs. Kean. In that book, Gideon–unfairly accused of murdering ...Read Review

Adele: Jane Eyre’s Hidden Story

By Emma Tennant - Published 2002

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Adventure Saga

It is about 1800 when the story opens. Eight year old Adèle Varens, the daughter of Céline Varens, a popular actress, recounts ...Read Review

Domino

By Ross King - Published 2002

Genres:

Literary

In his novel of masquerades and the blurring of gender characteristics, Ross King does an admirable job of recreating the idiom and the ...Read Review