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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Diversion Books

The Sisters and the Sword: A Novel of the Pendragon Prophecy

By Sam Davey - Published 2026

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The Sisters and the Sword, the second novel in Davey’s Pendragon Prophecy series, offers a unique retelling of the Arthurian legend. The ...Read Review

Abigail Trench: A Novel of Washington’s Spy Ring

By Randy Overbeck - Published 2026

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Abigail Trench immigrates to New York colony after her mother’s death in London. She is a loyal British subject, educated and employed ...Read Review

Uruk: A Novel of the First City

By James Zwerneman - Published 2025

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In ancient Mesopotamia, a land dominated by warring tribes, Ta, Ki, Aya, and Rogg find each other in their most desperate hours. Together, ...Read Review

The Houdini Club: The Epic Journey and Daring Escapes of the First Army Rangers of WWII

By Bahmanyar - Published 2025

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Military Nonfiction

Mir Bahmanyar’s historical account offers a compelling, true-to-life chronicle of the extraordinary feats accomplished by Darby’s Rangers during World War II. ...Read Review

The Chosen Queen (The Pendragon Prophecy Series)

By Sam Davey - Published 2025

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Historical Fantasy

The storied landscape of King Arthur’s realm offers fertile ground for talented novelists, and this new book is no exception. Indeed, it ...Read Review