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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Harlequin Historical

A Marquess To Remember

By Jenni Fletcher - Published 2025

Genres:

Dorset 1814. When Florence wakes with a violent headache in a strange room, she is shocked to discover that not only has she lost ...Read Review

Compromised with Her Forbidden Viscount

By Diane Gaston - Published 2024

Genres:

Romance

At Vauxhall Gardens, Viscount Willburgh rescues a young woman from a rake attempting to molest her. Willburgh discovers that she is Anna Edgerton, ...Read Review

A Manhattan Heiress in Paris (Harlequin Historical)

By Amanda McCabe - Published 2023

Genres:

Romance

1912. If she could, 11-year-old Eliza Van Hoeven would play piano all day long. But she is a New York heiress, and her family ...Read Review

The Duke’s Proposal for the Governess (Harlequin Historical)

By Eleanor Webster - Published 2023

Genres:

Romance

Abby Carstens fascinates Randolph, the new Duke of Elmsend: she’s forthright, pragmatic, and possessed of a fine sense of humor as well ...Read Review

The Lady Behind the Masquerade (A Family of Scandals, 2)

By Diane Gaston - Published 2023

Genres:

Romance

Diplomatic aide Marcus Wolfdon meets an intriguing woman in Paris who gives him the name Fleur, shares a night of passion, and then ...Read Review

Secretly Bound to the Marquess (Harlequin Historical)

By Diane Gaston - Published 2022

Genres:

Romance

In 1810 England, Lady Eliza Varden, trapped in a sexless marriage, meets Nathaniel Thorne, captain in an infantry regiment. They have one passionate night ...Read Review

Lord Grantwell’s Christmas Wish (Captains of Waterloo, 2)

By Diane Gaston - Published 2021

Genres:

Romance

In her Regency romance featuring two estranged lovers, Gaston adds a dash of Christmas spice to a heartwarming story about the meaning of ...Read Review

A Marriage Made In Secret

By Jenni Fletcher - Published 2021

Genres:

Romance

In 1325, as a favour to her loyal but impoverished father, dowry-less Matilde becomes lady-in-waiting to Edward II’s queen, Isabella. The Queen is ...Read Review

Portrait of a Forbidden Love (The Rebellious Sisterhood 1)

By Bronwyn Scott - Published 2020

Genres:

Romance

In this first in the Rebellious Sisterhood series, determined artist Artemisia Stansfield seduces an earl’s son with her painting skill and attractive ...Read Review