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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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She Writes Press

Fission: A Novel of Atomic Heartbreak

By Leslie R. Schover - Published 2026

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1943 Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Doris and Rob Friedman live in a small prefab bungalow in a military-style compound with their baby daughter. Newly married, ...Read Review

The Quarry: The Druid Chronicles, Book Four

By A. M. Linden - Published 2025

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The fourth book in Linden’s series is set in eighth-century Britain and opens as Caelym, a Celtic Druid priest, leads a small ...Read Review

The Making of a Witch

By Judy Molland - Published 2026

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The Making of a Witch by Judy Molland opens in Exeter, England, in 1656, where ten-year-old Alice Molland is forced to witness the hanging ...Read Review

Vivian’s Decision

By Della Leavitt - Published 2026

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Vivian Jacobson is beyond overwhelmed. The children of Russian Jewish immigrants, she and her loving husband, Mel, moved from Chicago with their family ...Read Review

The Secret Courtesan

By Kerry Chaput - Published 2026

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The Secret Courtesan is an engrossing dual timeline novel featuring two remarkable and finely crafted protagonists: Sofia Rossi and Dr. Mia Harding. Sofia, ...Read Review

Not Yet Lost

By Janis Falk - Published 2025

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Saga

1937 Detroit, Michigan. Florence and Basia are European immigrants who work in a cigar factory in Detroit. Faced with long hours and poor working ...Read Review

Anneke Jans in the New World

By Sandra Freels - Published 2026

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Anneke Jans arrives in the New World from Europe in 1630 with her husband Roelof and their children. They are part of a group ...Read Review

The Double Standard Sporting House

By Nancy Bernhard - Published 2026

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From the opening sentence, Nancy Bernhard doesn’t shy away from the medical realities faced by women in the 19th century—especially the ...Read Review

Bianca’s Cure

By Gigi Berardi - Published 2026

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Set in late Renaissance Italy, this novel follows Bianca, the beautiful daughter of a Venetian nobleman and a healer. Forbidden by her family ...Read Review