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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2001

The Water’s Edge

By Virginia Bailey Parker - Published 2001

Genres:

This is a multi-generational story of three families who leave England for the New World and settle in Salem, Massachusetts. As the years ...Read Review

The Canebrake Men

By Cameron Judd - Published 2001

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By the end of this, the final of three volumes, Tennessee has at long last become a state, but more than the history ...Read Review

The Scottish Thistle

By Cindy Vallar - Published 2001

Genres:

Romance

This romantic historical novel chronicles the events of Scotland’s Rising of 1745 for “Bonnie Prince Charlie,” as experienced by Rory MacGregor and Duncan ...Read Review

SPQR VI: Nobody Loves a Centurion

By John Maddox Roberts - Published 2001

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This is the sixth entry in one of my favorite mystery series, starring Decius Metellus the Younger. Set in 696 A.D. in Gaul, ...Read Review

Audubon’s Watch

By John Gregory Brown - Published 2001

Genres:

Literary

The novel begins with John James Audubon addressing his daughters with textural detail that draws us into the scene by our senses. He ...Read Review

Brothers of Cain

By Miriam Grace Monfredo - Published 2001

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

The year was 1862 when federal troops became engaged in battles of the Peninsula Campaign. General George B. McClellan is planning the Union attack ...Read Review

The Silent Woman

By Susan Dodd - Published 2001

Genres:

Biographical Fiction

In the summer of 1914, the love affair between Austrian artist Oskar Kokoschka and Alma Mahler, the widow of composer Gustav Mahler, is unraveling. ...Read Review

The Dragon Queen

By Alice Borchardt - Published 2001

Genres:

Historical Fantasy

Sometime in the Dark Ages, a girl is born, a child of prophecy and high destiny. This child, Guinevere, is raised far from ...Read Review

Danegeld

By Susan Squires - Published 2001

Genres:

Romance

In this debut historical romance set in late 7th century Britain, the Saxon witch Britta and Viking warrior Karn ally themselves against the ...Read Review