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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The Singing Forest

By Judith McCormack - Published 2021

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A child growing up in desperate poverty in Belarus and experiencing violence and neglect at every turn must learn to navigate his way ...Read Review

A Perilous Perspective (A Lady Darby Mystery)

By Anna Lee Huber - Published 2022

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Mystery/Crime

All the necessary elements of a cozy mystery are present in the tenth installment of the Lady Darby Mystery series, this time with ...Read Review

The Dust Bowl Orphans

By Suzette D. Harrison - Published 2022

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When tragedy strikes on a nearly broken farm in Oklahoma in 1935, a family sets out for California along with thousands of other Dust ...Read Review

The Kew Gardens Girls at War

By Posy Lovell - Published 2022

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Saga

Another war has taken over Europe, and Kew Gardens is once again recruiting women to keep the gardens running. Daisy, newly married and ...Read Review