Tag Archives: Historical Novels Review

The Lairds of Cromarty

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

This is a review that was published recently in February issue of The Historical Novels Review. I’ve included it here because it was such an unusual book, as well as a great translation. THE LAIRDS OF CROMARTY Jean-Pierre Ohl, translated … Continue reading →

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“Planted thick with Rumour”: Hilary Mantel’s Bring up the Bodies

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

A shorter version of this interview is published in HNR, May 2012  (and online at the HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY website) “The border between truth and lies is permeable and blurred because it is planted thick with rumour”: Lucinda Byatt talks … Continue reading →

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The Last Ever Solander

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Sadly, this is the last Solander – the bi-annual magazine published by the Historical Novel Society.  It’s had a great publishing life: from Spring 1997 to November 2011, 15 years and a total of 30 issues.  It’s also had an … Continue reading →

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Historical Novels Review – August issue now out

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

The August issue arrived today and is full of interesting articles (on the Orion Publishing Company and the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, to take two at opposite ends of the spectrum), market news for historical fiction, and … Continue reading →

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