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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Victorian

Castle Rouge

By Carole Nelson Douglas - Published 2002

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Castle Rouge is the sixth entry in Douglas’s series featuring Irene Adler, American opera singer turned inquiry agent, who once outwitted Sherlock ...Read Review

A Victorian Christmas Collection

By Peggy Stoks - Published 2002

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Inspirational Short Stories

This is a collection of five Christmas stories set in Minnesota during Victorian times, each accompanied by a recipe from the author. Each ...Read Review

Death at Dartmoor

By Robin Paige - Published 2002

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Mystery/Crime

The eighth in the series by the husband/wife team of Susan Wittig Albert and William Albert, Death at Dartmoor doesn’t disappoint ...Read Review

Symptoms Of Death

By Paula Paul - Published 2002

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Mystery/Crime

The time period of this first mystery solved by Dr. Alexandra Gladstone is never stated, but it’s definitely England, and a reference ...Read Review

The Tea Rose

By Jennifer Donnelly - Published 2002

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Romance Saga

Fiona Finnegan loves Joe Bristow, and he loves her. For years, they’ve planned their future: their own shop, and an escape from ...Read Review

Southampton Row

By Anne Perry - Published 2002

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Mystery/Crime

This, Anne Perry’s 22nd Thomas and Charlotte Pitt book, is an admirable entry in this Victorian mystery series. Pitt is no longer ...Read Review

Educating Caroline

By Patricia Cabot - Published 2001

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Romance

Lady Caroline Linford is horrified to discover her fiancé having an affair with another woman! True to her Victorian upbringing, she says nothing. ...Read Review

Still She Haunts Me

By Katie Roiphe - Published 2001

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Biographical Fiction Literary

The life of Rev. Charles Dodgson — shy Oxford mathematician, pioneer photographer and author Lewis Carroll — is studied in this novel of creeping obsession. ...Read Review