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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Last Days in Moav

By Sharon Reiss Baker - Published 2026

Genres:

Milcah and Gidon possess a supernatural gift for healing, though some people in their tribe whisper that the twins use magic or the ...Read Review

Thistlemarsh

By Moorea Corrigan - Published 2026

Genres:

Historical Fantasy

1919 England. Mouse Dunne has been left two options: Within 30 days, she must restore a crumbling manor house and its furnishings or get married. ...Read Review

On Living Stone

By Heather Kaufman - Published 2026

Genres:

Inspirational Romance

When readers first meet a 12-year-old Salome in 2 BC, she’s a girl who’s lost her mother and lives with her crippled ...Read Review

Of Heaven and Hellfire

By Michelle Elliott - Published 2025

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England, 1587. Servants Beth and Gareth live and work at Bodsworth Manor, where they uncover a dangerous secret: their employers are secretly practicing Catholicism. ...Read Review

Cherry Blossom Suite

By kaila e. haines - Published 2025

Genres:

Biographical Fiction

Matilde di Canossa ruled during a period marked by persistent warfare, political intrigue, and repeated excommunications by the Church. In the final years ...Read Review

Sweetbitter Song

By Rosie Hewlett - Published 2026

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One evening, a nine-year-old slave girl named Melantho meets ten-year-old Princess Penelope, and from that moment on, they are inseparable … until Penelope’s ...Read Review

The Other Moctezuma Girls

By Sofia Robleda - Published 2026

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Tenochtitlan, 1551. The last Aztec empress has died, and her youngest daughters are left with a mystery. They’ve discovered their late mother’s ...Read Review

Time Enough

By Lise Mayne - Published 2024

Genres:

Saga

In 1905, as Euphemia’s husband’s health deteriorates due to his work in the mines, she must confront her past to prevent her ...Read Review

Mackay-Bennett: Ship of the Dead: After Titanic

By Gary Rose - Published 2025

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Robert Ballard’s 1985 discovery of the Titanic reignited interest in its tragic voyage and enduring mysteries. The first images released of the deteriorated ...Read Review