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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If Two Are Dead

By Jonathan Carriel - Published 2012

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Thomas Dordrecht is perplexed. Daniel Sproul, a partner in the shipping firm he works for, has been found dead on the street. But ...Read Review

Blomqvist

By Michael Hickins - Published 2006

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The eleventh century—a violent time of conquest and crusade in the name of Christianity. Through the eyes of a gotterdammerung pagan enfiefed ...Read Review

The Gauntlet Runner

By S. Thomas Bailey - Published 2011

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Jacob and Maggie Murray, young Pennsylvania pioneer farmers, are the main characters in this story set against the background of the French and ...Read Review

Betrayal

By Michele Kallio - Published 2011

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Time-slip

Lydia Hamilton is a hospital office worker in present-day Canada, secure, grounded, in love—and tormented at night by vivid dreams of a ...Read Review

Song of the Flutist

By Rosalind Burgundy - Published 2010

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Epic

When the leaders of two city-states in ancient Etruria battle each other for dominance—in ways both subtle and otherwise—the common people ...Read Review

Innocence and Anarchy

By John Canzanella - Published 2010

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Nikolai Bobrikov rises to prominence, becoming Governor General of Finland. He finds that his power allows him to further continue the oppressive ways ...Read Review

The Good Thief

By Barry Connolly - Published 2010

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“But you’re talking about killing a man, Dismas!” Barry Connolly’s first novel focuses on the futility of revenge. After years of ...Read Review

The India Road

By Peter Wibaux - Published 2009

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Adventure Epic

As a small country with a population of less than one million in the 1490s, Portugal seems to be an unlikely candidate to ...Read Review

My Splendid Concubine

By Lloyd Lofthouse - Published 2007

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When Robert Hart escapes his conservative English family for China, he’s hoping to change his life for the better. Raised with traditional ...Read Review