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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Honor’s Kingdom

By Owen Parry - Published 2002

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The darkly comic opening scene of this novel, the fourth in a series set during the US Civil War, features Major Abel Jones, ...Read Review

Shadows Of Glory

By Owen Parry - Published 2000

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Mystery/Crime

Second in a series (after Faded Coat of Blue), this welcome addition should draw even more readers. Abel Jones, a new member of ...Read Review

Taking Lottie Home

By Terry Kay - Published 2000

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Anybody who’s ever played baseball will always remember the moment in the game when he was magnificent. Unbeatable. Ben Phelps’ moment comes ...Read Review

Lord Of The Silent

By Elizabeth Peters - Published 2001

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Mystery/Crime

In this, the thirteenth Amelia Peabody mystery, the hale and hearty Peabodys find themselves deeply ensconced in yet another intrigue, this time in 1915 ...Read Review

In The Country Of The Young

By Lisa Carey - Published 2000

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Time-slip

In 1848, the Irish emigrant ship Tír na nÓg broke up against the rocky Maine coast, drowning many, including a seven-year-old girl. ...Read Review

A House Named Brazil

By Audrey Schulman - Published 2000

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Literary Saga

Fran Mourne is nearly 40. When she was seven, her father left home. At 16, her mother abandoned her. Feeling freakish, Fran has learned how ...Read Review