Contemporary Historical Fiction: Exploring the Junction of Past and Present Contemporary historical fiction, also known as modern historical fiction, is a genre that delves into the enthralling blend of both contemporary and historical elements. This unique literary category offers readers a captivating reading experience by juxtaposing real historical events or eras with fictional characters and narratives set in the present day. If you are an avid reader seeking to embark on a journey bridging the gap between the past and the present, here are some highly recommended contemporary historical fiction novels that have garnered critical acclaim and captivated readers worldwide: 1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Markus Zusak's beautifully crafted novel takes place during World War II and follows the life of Liesel Meminger, a young girl living in Nazi Germany. Her love for books and her unique perspective on life provides a poignant and thought-provoking narrative that will keep you engrossed from beginning to end. 2. "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead: Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a powerful exploration of slavery in America. The story follows a young woman named Cora as she escapes from a Georgia plantation via the Underground Railroad, which is depicted as a real train system. This inventive and emotionally charged novel sheds light on a dark period of history with a contemporary twist. 3. "Alias Grace" by Margaret Atwood: Margaret Atwood, renowned for her dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale," presents "Alias Grace," a gripping tale set in 19th-century Canada. This novel is based on the true story of Grace Marks, a housemaid convicted of a brutal double murder. Atwood weaves together historical facts and literary imagination to create a mesmerizing narrative that will keep you questioning the nature of truth and memory. In addition to these exceptional novels, there are websites dedicated to contemporary historical fiction, where you can discover more hidden gems and explore a wide range of authors and narratives that delve into this fascinating genre. Some popular websites include Goodreads, Historical Novel Society, and BookBub. Contemporary historical fiction offers readers a chance to engage with the past in a relatable and contemporary context. By bringing historical events, periods, and characters into the present day, these novels provide a fresh perspective and invite readers to reflect on the implications of history on our lives today. So, whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a captivating read, give contemporary historical fiction a try and let your imagination travel through time.
Cheng Jiaoniang's foolish illness has healed, but she still feels like she is and is not Cheng Jiaoniang. Strange memories have arisen in her mind. As the abandoned daughter of the Cheng family, she has to return to the Cheng family. However, she has come to regain her memories, not to be bullied and looked down upon. ************************* Cover, produced by Mushuiyou~
219.45 Million words | 2023-05-20 03:35Update
She is the granddaughter of the Prime Minister, and her family was involved in a struggle for the throne and became guilty. She and her newly wed husband both died on their way to exile. She was reborn with memories and reincarnated as Chen Xianglan, a servant girl of the prestigious Lin family in Jiangnan. In this life, Xianglan had four encounters with love. One she couldn't have, one she didn't want, one withered before fully blossoming, and there's another... sigh, it's just not easy... This is a story of a young servant girl longing to leave the household but unable to.
114.88 Million words | 2022-07-23 22:44Update
The kind and wise parents-in-law, the virtuous and obedient concubine, the good-hearted sister-in-law, the gentle and scholarly husband - such a wonderful family, yet she is the third party intruder, a wicked woman indeed; Well, the path of separation may be long, but she will still strive for a happy and bright future, right? Before the separation, should she continue to be a wicked woman and "bully" the virtuous, or go to the small cottage and become a pitiful and resentful woman? This is truly a question. PS: The female protagonist is the legal wife, so why is she so conflicted? Please read the main text, hehe.
180.73 Million words | 2020-09-09 17:51Update
The Shen family had a family wall. Shen Rouning patiently lived within the family wall until the age of twelve, before finally having the opportunity to step outside. Take a look at the bustling scenery of the prosperous Jiangnan Jianning city. She also wanted to figure out what it was that made her mother always indifferent towards her infatuated father and her own children. The family court involving noble families had nothing new when it came to the struggles faced by women. But Shen Rouning, facing a box full of silk-written private letters, gritted her teeth in annoyance: she had still been calculated by a scoundrel! (New book opening, welcome to support. Also, completed works such as "Second Spring" and "Flower Ambush" are available, waiting for your visit…)
115.75 Million words | 2023-02-08 12:29Update
Isn't it said that when one is reborn in ancient times, they always have avant-garde thinking and rich imagination? Aren't the people in ancient times moved to tears when they hear 'The bright moonlight before the bed' and 'When will there be a bright moon?'? Shouldn't the beautiful young men and middle-aged men cry out and beg to be kept? >_
69.88 Million words | 2022-09-07 01:23Update
It is an old saying: "Generals come from the west, statesmen come from the east." Heye is a natural-born military genius. She is a substitute for her older brother, having fought on the battlefield for many years, pacifying the Western Qiang and establishing order in the southern barbarian lands. However, she achieved her military accomplishments and retired from service just as her older brother, who is of the same clan, recovered from illness. She got married. After marriage, she did not receive the affection of her husband and was afflicted by a strange illness, causing her to lose her sight. A beautiful concubine stood before her and spoke gently: "The medicine that caused your blindness was personally sent by the elders of your clan. Only a dead person would not reveal the secret. By staying alive, you are a tremendous threat to them!" As a renowned female general and heroine, she met an absurd fate, dying at the hands of an ignorant and jealous woman in her husband's residence. How ridiculous! When she woke up, she found herself in the position of a colonel's daughter in a training camp, weak and pampered, full of youthful exuberance. They wanted my achievements, they wanted my life, they wanted my soldiers, they took advantage of my emotions! In this second chance, she vowed to reclaim everything she had lost. Gathering the world's attention, she would be crowned as a beauty and dominate the nine provinces! As vast as the ocean is the military camp, and so it begins - she encounters her nemesis from her past life, that young general who was known for "pointing his spear, astonishing the world." A fierce female general and an explosive wolf-like young man, bound by their roles as dual generals. Please support the original work. Cheers~
129.39 Million words | 2021-12-17 06:01Update
Dou Zhao felt that she might not live much longer. These days, she often dreamt of returning to her childhood, sitting under a pergola covered in purple wisteria, swinging her chubby little legs while a plump wet nurse fed her like a dumpling... But what kind of differences would there be in her life if she really went back to her childhood? "Nine Layers of Purple" tells the story of a rebirth! ※ Unless there are special circumstances, updates will be posted around midnight every night! Completed works: "Harmony is Valuable," "Troublesome Times," "Guide to Being a Concubine," "
169.09 Million words | 2020-11-06 14:58Update
Reborn in the Great Xia Empire, Sheng Siyan may appear harmless like a little white rabbit, delicate and easy to manipulate. Little do people know, she is actually a cunning and clever little fox who never loses. When it comes to choosing a spouse, the little fox naturally has a discerning eye. And so, Sheng Siyan realizes that she has been fortunate enough to pick a husband who brings his own invincibility halo to the table... O(∩_∩)O Haha, life is now enjoyable. Husband, you go engage in battles, I'll enjoy the blessings and comforts! Husband: =_= Isn't engaging in battles a woman's battlefield, my lady? You're being unfair... ——*——*——*——*—— A certain author has completed a trilogy of ancient-style novels: "Coldness of Smoke and Water," "The Rules of Reborn Space," "Walking Hand in Hand with You." There is also a completed fantasy martial arts and mystery novel "Replenishing the Sky Chronicle." And lastly, a completed lengthy historical romance novel "The Handbook for the Original Consort." Quality assured, feel free to jump into any of these stories. O(∩_∩)O
245.30 Million words | 2022-01-24 06:29Update
"If you were a ruler, you would definitely be a foolish one," she whispered in his ear. He chuckled, "If I were for you, I'd gladly be a foolish ruler." In truth, he did so much more for her. He was the powerful King of Nanling, known for his elegance and humility. Though the world saw him as a gentleman of integrity, the people of Nanling knew that for the sake of the little divine physician, Liu Yusheng, he could become utterly mad. Betrayed by his closest kin, he found himself traversing into an ancient farming clan. With the love and care of his family and the adoration of the villagers, Liu Yusheng brought with her a lifetime of blessings. Using her spatial spiritual spring to heal the sick and save lives with a golden needle, she only wanted to live peacefully in her secluded paradise. However, the person she once saved from death couldn't help but be infatuated with her from a young age. He always asked, "Sheng Sheng, when will you marry me?" He said, "Bestow upon me the flute, and I shall give you my kingdom." (This is a story of protection, indulgence, healing, and no abuse throughout. Enter at your own discretion.)
366.64 Million words | 2021-03-26 06:53Update
Without any warning, I time-traveled back to ancient times, becoming a poverty-stricken peasant. Countless times I marveled at the unpredictability of fate, and then silently began my journey of counterattack. ******Updated daily at nine in the morning and evening.*****
87.79 Million words | 2021-02-07 11:54Update
As the gentle and fragile girl in the eyes of the world, she actually feels quite wronged. Clearly, she is very strong, ridiculously strong. Everyone knows that the useless Fifth Miss of the Prime Minister's Manor has four powerful elder brothers who dote on her, but suddenly, one day, all her brothers go missing. Those who have long envied and resented her see this as an opportunity to kick her while she's down, eagerly trying to take advantage of the situation. However, they end up being beaten to the point of wailing like ghosts and howling like wolves. The Fifth Miss smiles softly and says, "Oh well, if I've lost my big thighs, I'll just be my own support." It is
665.44 Million words | 2022-11-04 09:06Update
After experiencing death and rebirth, if you were to ask He Xingzhao, what she would miss the most from her previous life, she would probably say her daughter Huijie, her son Huanger who died in early childhood, and her fearless and passionate self. In a nutshell, it tells the story of a young lady from a noble family who stubbornly married someone in her previous life, but in this life, she has gained a clear understanding and chooses to live her life to the fullest.
94.04 Million words | 2021-12-18 20:25Update
On the willow's tip beneath the moon, We meet after the dusk is strewn. With raised eyebrows, whispered low, "Do you marry me, or do I go?" PS: Just a perfectly ordinary man and woman, anyone thinking otherwise please kindly retreat.
76.12 Million words | 2021-02-04 19:56Update
A glass of cliché drama, Wang Yi reincarnates as a bird. Reincarnate if you must, why do you end up in the body of Sai Yingchun who is neglected by her mother-in-law, unloved by her husband, and schemed against by her mistress? Sai Yingchun, just be Sai Yingchun, why did you become a forsaken woman as soon as you transmigrated? Forsaken woman, just be a forsaken woman, why are you also burdened with a large and a small steamed bun? Wang Yi raised his middle finger and said, "Damn it, you sneaky heavens!" Luckily, I have a Buddhist bead space where I can farm. Being a forsaken woman won't stop me from holding up half the sky. Let's see how a modern independent woman can turn the tables and create her own beautiful era with her own hands!
146.26 Million words | 2022-08-22 08:30Update
Your future husband is a once-in-a-century prodigy! Why don't you mention his extraordinary mother-in-law? Your future husband is destined to become a top scholar and high-ranking official! Why don't you mention his illness that might prevent him from reaching that point? As long as you two are married, his illness will be cured immediately! All you're trying to do is make me rush into marriage! Both your family and his family are full of exceptional individuals, hoping to live a good life with her. Isn't this unfair? She is Zhang Qingting, not the god of wealth Zhang! Please support the sisterly novel "A Fresh Wife in the Family"! Gui Ren's new book "The Top of the World" is now available, so feel free to check it out! Click the link for the first direct access.
180.98 Million words | 2022-06-10 05:08Update
Reincarnated into her younger sister's body after being wrongly accused and killed, she is no longer the wilful and proud eldest daughter of the Lin family – she is Lin Xi, the youngest legitimate daughter of the Lin Mansion. Keeping the truth buried within her heart, she silently waits for the day she can overturn the heavens and the earth. To live again means stepping cautiously and flourishing in splendor.
80.93 Million words | 2021-05-03 02:02Update
Riding the cranes with arrows, I control my own destiny. In the dark night, the bowstring surprises, as my delicate hand shatters the world. ***** Elite assassin's soul lingers in the mortal realm after death. Is it a reward from heaven or a punishment for her bloody deeds? Becoming a prominent lady overnight, should she seek further development or sink into a life of luxury? The Mei family, with a century-old reputation and boundless wealth, she thought fortune was on her side, only to discover that the Mei family members are all cursed with a short life! With strict family rules, there is no good life for those with poor academic performance, and even less for those who excel? No problem, she'll find a big tree to lean on. The problem is, who, as an ancient scion, gave him the right to despise her as a mere vase!** Tell a tale of a woman's legendary path, where venomous wit clashes with cunning! Enemies turned reluctant allies cross paths, but who will be the one to tame the other? Welcome all kinds of onlookers to adopt!!!!
100.75 Million words | 2021-08-02 20:03Update
Empress Dowager, the epitome of glory, peacefully passes away and wakes up as a seven-year-old entering the palace for the first time. Living a second life, she meets her childhood friend again, and demands that he stop so she can pinch his face.
116.26 Million words | 2021-10-10 06:44Update
Gu Wan carries a humble portable shop and reincarnates to regain her lost soul. This time, she will not tire of being a noble lady and will earnestly study and improve herself to become a true daughter of a prestigious family. She will never marry a playboy who appears to be wealthy but is actually worthless. She wishes for her elder brother's good health, a happy family reunion, a comfortable lifestyle, and a loving husband... ps: I accept any criticism and suggestions, even if they are harsh. I welcome everyone to point out any problematic areas, so they can be corrected now or avoided in the future!
77.24 Million words | 2020-08-10 07:44Update
In her previous life, a noble and talented young lady was mistreated. Reborn, she seeks revenge and settles scores. She keeps a low profile to strategize for a life of glory. However, her mother is insane, a concubine takes the main seat, and her siblings are weak. Surrounded by enemies, the resilient Shui Yao must fight her way out.
81.32 Million words | 2021-09-12 06:07Update
The Xie family schemed for the long-lasting fortune of the Fu family. The Marquis Fu plotted for future power and status. In her dream, she was a discarded chess piece, and her mother took her own life in despair. She was hastily married off to the renowned but low-born son of the Lu family, only to meet an untimely death in her prime. As she opened her eyes, she laughed coldly, "You all should repent!"
136.00 Million words | 2023-01-08 12:29Update
