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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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A Cowboy Christmas Legend: A Historical Western Christmas (Lone Star Legends, 2)

By Linda Broday - Published 2021

Genres:

Texas Panhandle, 1900. Sam Legend Jr., devastated by the death of his wife, has distanced himself from his family, has left the Texas Rangers, ...Read Review

Rules for Heiresses

By Amalie Howard - Published 2021

Genres:

Romance

Antigua, West Indies, 1864. Lady Ravenna Huntley, unwed sister to the Duke of Embry, is in trouble. As usual. She is disguised as a ...Read Review

You’ve Got Plaid (Prince Charlie’s Angels, 3)

By Eliza Knight - Published 2021

Genres:

Romance

You’ve Got Plaid is a romance set at the time of Culloden in Scotland (1746) centering on a woman looking for acceptance as ...Read Review

The Duke Who Loved Me (The Duke’s Estates, 1)

By Jane Ashford - Published 2021

Genres:

Romance

This is the first in a new series of Regency romances, The Duke’s Estates, by Jane Ashford. It is a sparkling example ...Read Review

The Princess Stakes: A Multicultural Regency Romance

By Amalie Howard - Published 2021

Genres:

Romance

When her father, the Maharaja of Joor, is murdered, Princess Sarani Rao flees to Britain, assuming the name and title of her Scottish ...Read Review

A Cowboy of Legend (Lone Star Legends 1)

By Linda Broday - Published 2021

Genres:

Romance Western

Pretty blue-eyed, blond-haired Grace Legend, daughter of Houston Legend, meets broad-shouldered, roguish-looking Deacon Brannock, stubble-jawed, his shirt unbuttoned. Grace is a leader of ...Read Review

Truly Madly Plaid (Prince Charlie’s Angels 2)

By Eliza Knight - Published 2020

Genres:

Romance

Scotland,1746. Annie MacPherson is a healer working for Prince Charles Edward Stuart. Craig MacLean is an officer in his army. Their story opens ...Read Review

Earl’s Well That Ends Well (The Way to a Lord’s Heart 5)

By Jane Ashford - Published 2020

Genres:

Romance

In this sweet second-chance Regency romance, Arthur Shelton, Earl of Macklin, is a widower who has been a matchmaker for others. Just north ...Read Review