award winning historical fiction books

Title: Dive into the World of Award-Winning Historical Fiction Books

Introduction:
Are you in search of captivating stories that transport you to different eras? Look no further than award-winning historical fiction books. These works of art blend imagination and historical accuracy, bringing the past to life in ways that resonate with readers. In this article, we will explore some renowned historical fiction novels that have garnered critical acclaim and captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Get ready to embark on a literary journey through time!

1. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett:
Set in 12th-century England, this masterpiece by Ken Follett has captivated readers with its intricate plot and richly developed characters. The novel follows the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, intertwining personal stories, political upheaval, and the struggles of ordinary people. "The Pillars of the Earth" garnered praise for its meticulous historical research and became a beloved classic.

2. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
A hauntingly beautiful tale set in Nazi Germany, "The Book Thief" offers a unique perspective on World War II through the eyes of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who steals books to find solace amidst the chaos. Markus Zusak's poetic prose and the story's emotional depth have earned this novel widespread acclaim, including numerous awards and accolades.

3. "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel:
Winner of the Man Booker Prize, "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel takes readers back to the tumultuous reign of Henry VIII. This gripping novel follows the rise of Thomas Cromwell, a key figure in Henry's court. Mantel's meticulous research and immersive storytelling make "Wolf Hall" a compelling read that offers fresh insights into one of history's most captivating periods.

4. "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead:
Colson Whitehead's gripping novel, "The Underground Railroad," combines historical realism and elements of magical realism to tell the story of Cora, a young slave on a desperate journey to freedom. This thought-provoking and haunting narrative shines a light on the horrors of slavery in America, while also exploring larger themes of resilience and the pursuit of liberty.

5. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr:
A tale of love, resilience, and the power of human connection during World War II, "All the Light We Cannot See" has captivated readers worldwide. Anthony Doerr's beautifully crafted prose tells the parallel stories of Marie-Laure, a blind French girl, and Werner, a German orphan who becomes a reluctant Nazi soldier. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this novel is a testament to the triumph of hope in the face of adversity.

Where to find these books:
To dive into these award-winning historical fiction books, you can find them at your local bookstores, online retailers, or visit your nearby library. Additionally, digital platforms like Amazon Kindle and Audible offer e-books and audiobooks for convenient reading and listening experiences.

Conclusion:
Award-winning historical fiction books provide an immersive escape into different time periods, combining masterful storytelling with meticulously researched historical details. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply seeking a captivating read, these novels deliver. From "The Pillars of the Earth" to "All the Light We Cannot See," explore the lives and events that shaped our world through the compelling lens of historical fiction. Happy reading!
Dong Dynasty Fiction
Dong Dynasty

Having traveled through time, Dong Yi became Dong Zhuo's son. As soon as the warlords mobilized their armies, Dong Yi naturally wouldn't sit back and wait for death! I sincerely ask my friends for your support!

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Happy Cow Emperor of the Tang Dynasty Fiction
Happy Cow Emperor of the Tang Dynasty

Emperor Li Shimin: "Niu Dabao, how is the preparation of my mechanized army going?" Niu Dabao: "Your Majesty, please take a look at the Shifeng three-wheeler prepared by me. It has a 360-degree panoramic skylight in the driver's cab, which allows soldiers to spot enemies around them in the shortest time! It has a mid-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive, reinforced rear axle, and can carry a load of 2.

169.00 Million words | 2021-09-04 16:59Update

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Sheng Ming soars afar. Fiction
Sheng Ming soars afar.

The Yongle era was a prosperous time, with Yao Guangxiao excelling in culture and Zhu Neng excelling in martial arts. Zheng He led seven voyages to the West, showcasing the might of the Great Ming Dynasty. It was a glorious era, a heroic path of a powerful nation. In the midst of it all, a person from the future found themselves inexplicably in this time... Behind the prosperity of the Yongle era lies an unsolved mystery - the life and death of Emperor Jianwen when Zhu Di entered Nanjing. To this day, we are still unable to unravel this puzzle.

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Unexpected Appearance of the White Snake Fiction
Unexpected Appearance of the White Snake

Time travel isn't the problem; the problem is that the extras in this new era don't follow the script at all! Where are the gentle and virtuous wife, and the gentle and elegant lady? Where is the model husband, and the brother who acts like a father? With a fierce wife at home and a trouble-making brother-in-law outside, Li Gongfu, who has traveled through time, can only say, "Confused and puzzled!" Watch as an ordinary constable stumbles upon a suspicious case by chance and his character soars, making his way through the pretending demons and the hidden villains disguised as extras. From lying intoxicated on a beauty's lap to awakening to wield a killer sword; not seeking treasures, but yearning for a carefree life like an immortal.

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Conquest of the four seas. Fiction
Conquest of the four seas.

Yang Lin, After graduating from college, he lived a life worse than a beggar. Through a fortuitous opportunity, he accidentally traveled to the late Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. With his modern knowledge and mysterious equipment in hand, witness how he indulges in the late 17th century. Watch as he overthrows the Qing Dynasty and establishes the Empire of China. See how he builds a formidable army that sweeps across the continents, attracting princesses from various countries to his harem. Observe how he rules the world, making it a single nation with Mandarin as the sole language of communication. If you are interested in participating in interactive plots, you can add me on QQ at [...

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Strong soldiers/army Fiction
Strong soldiers/army

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208.73 Million words | 2021-03-12 21:05Update

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World-Devouring Empress Fiction
World-Devouring Empress

The story revolves around palace intrigue, love, and a breathtaking masterpiece that has captivated millions of girls. She is the princess of the fallen Xia kingdom, and the beloved of three emperors, yet she can only be a concubine for life. When love clashes with power, which weighs more heavily, the empire or the woman? Witness the protagonist navigate the treacherous world of power and bloodshed. As skies intertwine, two realms vast and boundless, she realizes that a dream from eleven years ago was but an illusion...

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The Dragon's Struggle in the Great Tang Dynasty. Fiction
The Dragon's Struggle in the Great Tang Dynasty.

Don't push me, all I want is to be a peaceful prince, dammit! And here you come! Goddamn it, if I can't be a prince, then I'll... be an emperor! Book club: (Provided by Xuanyuan Gangster Book Club)

457.52 Million words | 2022-04-14 20:46Update

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Teacher Song Fiction
Teacher Song

"Encounter once in a millennium, meet once in a millennium. Thoughts of spring in a night, blossoming in a night!" Joining the military, seizing power, and supporting the imperial cause, navigating amidst numerous beauties, fulfilling one wish after another, leaving behind countless beautiful stories... [Book Club:] New book "Fatal Beauty" has been released, click the link below to enter.

4.29 Million words | 2020-07-15 15:41Update

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Ace Special Forces in the Turbulent End of the Sui Dynasty Fiction
Ace Special Forces in the Turbulent End of the Sui Dynasty

To save the beauty, he ventures alone into the forbidden palace, putting aside grievances, he joins the army to campaign in the west. Embracing literary talents, gathering fierce generals, he vies for control of the Central Plains. Calming the desolate north, conquering Persia, setting sail overseas. Liu Ziqiu, the ace special forces soldier, travels through the end of the Sui Dynasty, rising against the chaos, expanding territories. He will present to you an extraordinary story of the Sui and Tang Dynasty... Group ID: [Please provide the group number]

505.72 Million words | 2023-03-29 06:41Update

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Great Talent of the Tang Dynasty Fiction
Great Talent of the Tang Dynasty

Wang Ke, a small business owner of a decoration company, was sent to the Tang Dynasty due to a car accident while on his way to a new construction site. In order to establish himself in this era, he utilized his knowledge from over a thousand years ahead to make significant changes in the course of history within the Tang Empire. He was hailed as the "Talented One of the Great Tang". A QQ group has been created for this book, with the group's QQ number: Strongly recommended is a masterpiece known as "The Worry-Free Doctor" with the book number: Link: http://www.k.com/book/.html. There is also a new book by Murong Xiaoxiang titled "The City of the Sky: The Epic of the Six Gods", with the book number: Link: http://www.k.com/book/.html.

563.42 Million words | 2022-08-27 23:27Update

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The Rise of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms Era Fiction
The Rise of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms Era

At the age of ten, I began reading the Three Kingdoms. It has been ten years now, and my admiration for the heroes of the Three Kingdoms has grown strong. By a fortunate coincidence, this young man has returned to the Three Kingdoms. Though originally a lowly individual, I have an extensive knowledge of the Three Kingdoms, aware of past and future events. I desire to assist Liu Bei in unifying the world. However, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, and others are all different from what I know. In a moment of uncertainty, I do not know who is good and who is evil. Within this world, there are those who fight for their survival, those who resort to any means for their beliefs, even accepting eternal infamy, and those who take risky actions for personal gain. Who among them will have the last laugh, I wonder!

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Drunken Beauty Fiction
Drunken Beauty

Ajio has a dull personality and despises men. Since childhood, her only goal has been to marry her beloved. Anyone who dares to stand in her way will be chopped... But later on, her beloved falls in love with someone else. Will she chop him as well? The story is not tragic, with trivial family matters in the beginning and melodramatic twists later on. Various scumbags are exposed and even the emperor can be chopped. The male lead undergoes character development, while the female lead has a violent temper and frequently resorts to chopping people!

486.18 Million words | 2020-09-07 10:19Update

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Back to the Song Dynasty, I am Emperor Zhezong. Fiction
Back to the Song Dynasty, I am Emperor Zhezong.

Falling into the ocean, unexpectedly I returned to the Northern Song dynasty as Emperor Zhezong. Witness how I turn the tides, break free from weakness, and launch a Northern campaign against the Liao dynasty, a Western conquest of the Western Xia dynasty, a Southern pacification of the Dali kingdom, and a conquest of the Tubo kingdom, unleashing the might of the Chinese empire upon the world. What's that? You're asking how many great generals the Song dynasty had? What about Lu Junyi, the Jade Qilin? Do you like Lin Chong, the Panther Head? How about Huyan Zhuo with his twin whips? Put your mind to work and think, see how my ironclad cavalry of the celestial empire dominates the world.

477.11 Million words | 2020-12-24 19:23Update

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Chaotic Ming Fiction
Chaotic Ming

New book released, titled "Eight Thousand Miles", book number: , mainly tells the story of the challenging industrialization in late Qing Dynasty. Your support is highly appreciated!

585.23 Million words | 2022-07-30 18:55Update

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Arms Compendium of the Great Song Dynasty Fiction
Arms Compendium of the Great Song Dynasty

Master of Weapons in the Heroic Legend of the Northern Song Dynasty! Breaking the Khitan, exterminating the Western Xia! Severing the roots of chaos, the Jurchens and Mongols shall not prevail! Taming Tibet, reclaiming the Western Regions! Washing away the shame of the Tang dynasty, retaliating against the Abbasid Caliphate, the prestige of the Chinese nation resonates across distant lands! The strength of the Great Song surpasses the prosperous eras of the Han and Tang dynasties, unparalleled in history! ……………… What is a master of weapons? A true master of weapons not only excels in crafting unique and sharp weaponry, but also surpasses the capabilities of those who wield them! – "The Weapons Compendium of the Great Song? by Lu You"

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Prime Fiction
Prime

Breaking News! Breaking News! That infuriating Lin Ah Zhen has once again ejaculated and traversed both domestic and international territories. Miss Yin, please stop behaving like this, even touching someone's hand can cause a calamity. Can't we be more refined? Oh, no? Well then, close your eyes first, the mountains are still green, the waters are still long... Goodbye! Fairy Miss, I not only excel at undressing people, but I also carry a deadly weapon on me at all times. What? Where's the weapon? Come on! How about this? Is this weapon as powerful as the Golden Cudgel? I guarantee that I can defeat both the Spider Spirit and the White Bone Spirit within three rounds. Smack... What are you staring at? Haven't you seen a man with rouge on his cheeks before? Oh no! Darling Pian'er, did you forget to put the kitchen knife back in the kitchen? Ah Zhen Ge Ge, Pian'er wants to chop someone...

555.96 Million words | 2023-05-01 15:56Update

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The Last Soldier Fiction
The Last Soldier

In the end of the world... Special forces soldiers save the victims, rebuild their homeland, develop technology, and form armies. Riding horses among cherry blossoms, slaughtering America, bloodstaining Europe, growing into the ruler of Earth. Establishing the Earth Empire, the Galactic Corps breaks out of Earth and gazes upon the universe.

419.97 Million words | 2021-02-27 13:11Update

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Boundary of the Sea Fiction
Boundary of the Sea

When over a thousand unequal treaties plunged the Chinese nation into an irreversible abyss! When the treasures representing thousands of years of splendid civilization in the Old Summer Palace were looted by British and French bandits! When imperialist battleships and cannons roamed unchecked! Do you still remember that heart-wrenching grief and resentment? If given another chance by fate, what would you do? In this era where the seas are the ultimate dominion, whoever controls the seas, controls the world! Overthrow the decayed and collapsing Qing Dynasty, when China can finally say no!

329.86 Million words | 2022-01-05 01:49Update

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Blood-Robe Guard Fiction
Blood-Robe Guard

Transcending into the Ming Dynasty, I became Lin Feng, the Captain of the Blood Blade Unit in the Imperial Guards. A mysterious shipwreck marked the beginning of my journey of conquest. Slaying fierce wolves, bloodstains covered Sanjiang County as I revitalized the reputation of the Ten Units in the Imperial Guards. With my blood-soaked blade, I exterminated Japanese invaders, challenged Zhu Di, and established the dominance of the Imperial Guards.

299.57 Million words | 2021-09-27 07:00Update

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