Literary agents for historical fiction — page 2
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want historical fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “historical fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is historical-fiction. 232 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.
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Agents (26–50 of 232)
Says: “novels capturing specific moments in recent history”
Says: “sweeping, character-driven historical novels”
Says: “immaculately voiced historical fiction”
I look for novels that combine great writing, plot and pace, distinctive characters, emotional depth and a strong hook – all the things that keep you turning the page. I like to be challenged, surprised, moved to tears,…
I read widely and aim to reflect that in the authors I represent. In fiction, I’m looking for complex, larger-than-life characters, characters I can root for and who can give me insights into worlds and situations unfami…
She is a lover of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction and food writing; Olivia is building her list as Associate Agent, alongside assisting literary agent and Director Claire Paterson Conrad. In fiction, I’m drawn t…
In fiction, Anna is looking for literary fiction and book club novels, as well as romance, historical, crime/thriller, romantasy, horror, mystery and fantasy that skews towards the nostalgic. She is drawn to fiction wit…
Anna Power is the MD of Johnson & Alcock and looks after a diverse list of best-selling and prize-winning authors, as well as emerging original voices in fiction and narrative non-fiction. In fiction, Anna invites submi…
Says: “a beautiful book-club historical that sweeps me away in its character, period and location”
Says: “genuinely different-feeling historical fiction”
I am open to submissions. I don't take on a huge number of new clients but I am always keen to hear from writers with a strong story to tell. The below is quite a convoluted outline of what I'm looking for but, in short:…
Says: “contemporary and historical fiction”
Says: “a wonderful historical”
In fiction, the most important things for me are a strong sense of place, convincing characters and confident, immersive writing. I am looking for contemporary fiction that explores the complexities of modern relationsh…
Currently focused on Children's fiction, historical fiction, mystery and supernatural horror. She enjoys agenting original and talented writers for children and adult fiction as well as some non fiction and playwrights.…
Maddy is a Literary Agent specialising in SFF and romance Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF and romance. She represents adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror and…
Says: “something more historical”
He represents adult fiction and non-fiction. He is on the look out for thrillers, commercial fiction, historical and literary fiction, and narrative non-fiction on history, natural history, politics and military. He lik…
Her main interests are genre fiction (SFF, speculative, crime, horror) and YA. Sandra is looking for genre fiction - anything between upper end YA to horror, through crime, historical, SFF. In particular, she is drawn…
Says: “novels that weave in strands of history”
Says: “historical fiction that brings a previously unheard perspective to the table”
Upmarket-commercial fiction, series crime and thrillers, historical fiction, high-concept fiction, middle grade, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir, popular science/psychology and serious history. Genres aside, A…
Says: “a historical setting”
Sarah is a Literary Agent, actively building a list of adult fiction and non-fiction. I’m currently looking for adult commercial and book club fiction across all genres. I’m always on the look-out for a strong hook – a…
Laurie Robertson is an agent representing books and journalism, and is actively building a list of adult fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side she represents a range of genres, alongside a smaller non-fiction lis…
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