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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Amazon Digital

An Unconventional Officer

By Lynn Bryant - Published 2017

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Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this novel introduces us to Paul van Daan, an English officer both unconventional and dashing, with an almost ...Read Review

In the Shadow of David

By Martin Baggen - Published 2016

Genres:

Inspirational

This novel is a retelling of the Easter story, with background to the events, causes, reasons and persons involved. We all know the ...Read Review

Legionary — Gods & Emperors

By Gordon Doherty - Published 2015

Genres:

Military

In the late 4th century BC, the eastern parts of the Roman Empire are overrun by Goths, war-bands roaming freely over the Thracian ...Read Review

The Voyage of Odysseus

By Glen Iliffe - Published 2016

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Epic

Mr Iliffe has written a series of books featuring the Greek hero Odysseus, and in this, the fifth instalment, Troy has finally fallen ...Read Review

For King and Country

By Charlene Newcomb - Published 2016

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When Henry de Grey left England to ride with his king in the third crusade, he was more of a boy than a ...Read Review

Eva Jelinek

By T.J. Spears - Published 2015

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Western

The Old West comes alive in this tale of the adventures of Nat Hopper and his companion in buffalo-skinning, Kenneth Murchison, known as ‘...Read Review

Knight of Her Dreams

By Alyssa James - Published 2016

Genres:

Romance

The Hundred Years War. Lady Marguerite, countess of Besancon arrives at the headquarters of Henry V in northern France seeking protection from Sir ...Read Review

Command the Raven (An Uncivil War Series)

By M J Logue - Published 2015

Genres:

Adventure

1643. The English Civil War, Captain Holofernes Babbit, ‘Hollie’, and his rough-and-ready troop of Parliamentarian cavalry. A seasoned soldier, Hollie is a man who ...Read Review