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Best Selling Historical Fiction Books in 2021: Discover the Captivating Stories

Historical fiction has the power to transport us to another time and place, immersing us in the rich tapestry of the past. If you're a fan of this genre or just looking to delve into the best-selling historical fiction books of 2021, you've come to the right place. In this article, we will explore some of the most acclaimed and captivating novels that have topped the charts this year.

1. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah:
Set during the Great Depression, this poignant tale follows the journey of a resilient woman named Elsa Martinelli as she faces adversity and fights for a better future for herself and her family.

2. "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn:
Based on true events, this gripping novel takes readers to Bletchley Park, where three women work as codebreakers during World War II. Their lives become intricately entwined as they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous web of secrets and betrayal.

3. "The Sanatorium" by Sarah Pearse:
Transporting readers to a secluded mountain resort, this chilling thriller combines a haunting setting with a gripping mystery. As bodies start to pile up, Detective Elin Warner uncovers dark secrets that threaten not only her own life but also the lives of those around her.

4. "The Code Breaker" by Walter Isaacson:
For history enthusiasts and biographical readers alike, this non-fiction book tells the captivating story of Jennifer Doudna, the co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her groundbreaking work on CRISPR, a revolutionary gene-editing tool.

5. "The Push" by Ashley Audrain:
A haunting exploration of motherhood, this psychological thriller dives into the complexities of the maternal bond and the question of whether some children are simply born evil. Gripping and unsettling, this debut novel by Ashley Audrain has garnered critical acclaim.

When searching for historical fiction books, it is always helpful to visit reliable websites that provide detailed information, reader reviews, and recommendations. Some popular platforms dedicated to book lovers include Goodreads, BookBub, and Amazon. These sites offer a wealth of suggestions and allow you to explore various genres, read excerpts, and find recommendations based on your personal preferences.

In conclusion, 2021 has witnessed the publication of several extraordinary historical fiction books, ranging from tales of resilience during challenging times to historical mysteries filled with suspense and intrigue. By exploring the works of authors such as Kristin Hannah, Kate Quinn, and Ashley Audrain, readers can embark on captivating journeys into the past and immerse themselves in unforgettable stories. So, why not pick up one of these best-selling books and let yourself be transported to a different era? Happy reading!
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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The Princess Chases Her Husband Gracefully. Fiction
The Princess Chases Her Husband Gracefully.

Princess Situ saw a graceful young man standing at the bridge when she was young. Since then, her heart has been captivated by his gentle smile. Situ has always dreamed of marrying Minister Wei Feng, who is resolute and composed in court. She has been proactive in trying to get his attention, even confessing her love in front of the court officials. However, she didn't expect that he already had a fiancée who got pregnant with his child. Sigh... The person she has loved for ten years...she won't pursue him anymore! She will find someone else to pursue instead. But unexpectedly, Minister Wei comes to force the marriage: to marry or not to marry? Princess Situ is stunned, what's going on? This is a short story, and updates will be irregular. I will try to update more frequently.

567.11 Million words | 2021-12-18 02:05Update

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Living in the Ming Dynasty Fiction
Living in the Ming Dynasty

I have recently started a new urban novel called "Special Forces in the City". Please support it! A special forces soldier gets discharged and enters society, but doesn't know how to survive. In order to provide a better life for himself and his family, he can only rely on his own methods. This is not the jungle or the desert; reality is even more complicated. He can only move forward and cannot retreat. But how does he manage to survive in this concrete jungle? Stay tuned for updates!

510.36 Million words | 2021-08-08 05:43Update

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Holy Emperor Fiction
Holy Emperor

Yao Qingli, dressed as an unwed, single mother, was expelled from her prestigious family. The entire capital city awaited to see her suffer and watched how she would live a miserable life! Unexpectedly, she utilized her medical skills to heal the world with her left hand, while her right hand employed poisonous techniques to overcome her enemies. With her strength, she dominated the capital city! No man dared to marry her due to her loss of chastity? But what's with this group of outstanding men in front of her? They all competed to become the stepfather of her child! At that moment, a powerful war god who held control over the court cornered her against the wall and said, "You have already

310.34 Million words | 2021-06-29 06:37Update

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Counterfeit Empire Fiction
Counterfeit Empire

In the late Qing Dynasty, amidst widespread turmoil and fires of war, a decadent young man from a declining family pondered his path ahead. As the nation teetered on the brink of survival, a counterfeit manufacturing expert was reborn, ready to unleash a monumental upheaval. Faced with the rampant aggression of foreign

215.23 Million words | 2021-03-17 07:47Update

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The Rise of the New Empire Era Fiction
The Rise of the New Empire Era

Special forces soldier Lin Yiqing completed his mission and returned to the helicopter. However, he was struck by a ball of lightning and lost consciousness. When he woke up, he found himself in a parallel timeline, in an unfamiliar dynasty called the Qian Dynasty. This dynasty, once prosperous, had now declined and was on the verge of a tumultuous change. It had just made contact with Western industrial civilization and was facing internal and external troubles. In order to realize his dream of a strong nation, Lin Yiqing resolutely led this ancient country forward, and created a glorious era of his own.

46.27 Million words | 2023-05-30 20:41Update

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The Crown Prince's Consort: The Spy Among the Consorts Fiction
The Crown Prince's Consort: The Spy Among the Consorts

Z Country Military Intelligence Agency's most outstanding special agent, Night, who is known as the "Queen of Versatility," has obtained numerous crucial intelligence but tragically died from food poisoning. After a sudden time travel, she finds herself in the body of a three-year-old girl named Night Qing, who is the magistrate's daughter in the Tianchu Dynasty's border city. From then on, she receives love and pampering from her parents and older brother,

221.67 Million words | 2021-10-20 15:58Update

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King of Kings Fiction
King of Kings

An era of heroes in chaotic times! In the midst of raging battles! From an ordinary soldier to a mighty emperor, everything changed overnight. From then on, he embarked on the path of a ruler, uniting the Northwest and establishing the Great Hua Empire. With his Eastern and Western conquests, he commanded the world as an unparalleled king, hailed as the "Martial Emperor". Like a mythical figure, how will he unfold his extraordinary life...!!!!

261.82 Million words | 2023-04-20 08:20Update

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Ming Dynasty Book Boy Fiction
Ming Dynasty Book Boy

Peng Yue, a college student majoring in modern history, accidentally travels back to the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty and possesses the dying body of a book servant. During a time when factional struggles just began to emerge in the Ming Dynasty, Peng Yue, who only wanted to escape the fate of the book servant, unknowingly becomes involved and, relying on his knowledge of history and insights from the future, successfully climbs up the ranks in the court. However, he soon realizes how difficult it is to make further progress while being deeply entangled in political struggles. Amidst the changing tides, deceit and treachery run rampant, powerful statesmen come and go, and he finds himself questioning whether he is the protagonist or just a supporting role. On top of this, he has to deal with the superstitious Emperor Jiajing who is increasingly detached from political affairs, as well as the accumulated problems that have plagued

471.06 Million words | 2022-10-16 11:57Update

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Medical Consort Cute Baby: Green-Hat Prince's Dominant Love Fiction
Medical Consort Cute Baby: Green-Hat Prince's Dominant Love

After transmigrating into another world, Mo Ru Yu was at a loss. She inexplicably lost her virginity and didn't even know the identity of the man. To add to her confusion, she unexpectedly became pregnant with a child of unknown origin and was forcibly married off to the notorious and mysterious Prince Yi. With a decree of marriage, they indulged in nights of revelry. The wanton and unrestrained prince happily took her as his wife. Was she bothered by the adorable baby she brought along? Did it matter to marry someone older and have a younger admirer? Surprisingly, the green-hat prince thoroughly enjoyed his role, showering her and their baby with endless love and affection. 'Prince Yi, if you want to kill me, just do it swiftly.' She felt helpless and on the verge of tears. 'Shh, beloved consort, don't make a fuss.' He doted on her deeply...

77.56 Million words | 2022-01-17 06:11Update

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The Biography of Wei Zeng Fiction
The Biography of Wei Zeng

In a chaotic world where everyone suffers, a young boy refuses to be at the mercy of fate and embarks on a path of pursuit. In his youth, he experiences true emotions, heartbreak, and relentless pursuit, only to gain and lose it all. Through bitter and sweet experiences, the boy matures into adulthood. He competes for the world, with boundless passion, sweeping away the formidable, singing proudly across the vast land, until he reaches the pinnacle of life. With the passage of time, as history changes and prosperity fades, only a mournful song remains. After experiencing the ups and downs of life, the boy is no longer young. It is at this moment that he finally understands that the true meaning of life lies in sincerity.

124.76 Million words | 2022-06-10 17:10Update

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It's all about one's mindset playing tricks. Fiction
It's all about one's mindset playing tricks.

Perhaps I am naturally unlucky, often plagued by hardships. Perhaps I am naturally ignorant, unable to distinguish between the warmth of summer and the cold of winter. Perhaps my mindset has gone astray, taking a winding path in life. In my dreams, a colorful phoenix soared into the sky, landing among a sea of lotus flowers. Upon waking, there was the moon, the sun, and a clear blue sky. I looked up, but the phoenix had flown far away. I looked down, greeted by vibrant peach blossoms. The hardest to express is the ever-changing universe. The most difficult to discuss is the unpredictable nature of the world. Spring gives way to summer, and seasons change.

154.96 Million words | 2023-03-24 08:59Update

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The Drunken Dragon Painting of the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
The Drunken Dragon Painting of the Three Kingdoms.

Zhao Yu, a special forces soldier, accidentally gets involved in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, donning armor and riding into battle. He forms righteous bonds with brave warriors, recruits talented individuals, and marries a beautiful woman. He kills Dong Zhuo, defeats Lu Bu, eliminates Gongsun, annihilates Yuan Shu, and destroys Yuan Shao, standing strong against the three warlords. He pacifies foreign lands, slaughters Japanese pirates, and showcases the might of the Han Dynasty in a decisive battle. He embarks on campaigns in the north and south, achieving remarkable military feats. Mounting the White Tiger Cavalry, his men tread the misty mountains; his subordinates in the Black Tortoise Hall assassinate enemy leaders; and his strategist in the Azure Dragon Chamber outwits Kunlun. Accompanied by a woman adorned with the Vermilion Bird tassels, his life is fulfilled.

199.31 Million words | 2020-12-28 05:17Update

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The Strongest Marksman of the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
The Strongest Marksman of the Three Kingdoms.

[The Magnificent Tang Dynasty in the Historical Genre of Creation - Participating Work] The Three Kingdoms is an era filled with passion and heroic figures. Eagles soar across the sky, soaring into the distance. Although he is just a minor character in the Three Kingdoms era, he established systems, pioneered industry, collected forces from across the land, launched a northern campaign against the Xiongnu, and fought against the Baiyue in the south, achieving unparalleled accomplishments.

381.98 Million words | 2022-05-05 08:32Update

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King of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
King of the Three Kingdoms

Thieves have their own ways, and bandits have their own tactics. A true king must possess the ability to dominate! Those who aspire to be king are destined to be different from ordinary people. While the ordinary follow conventional ways, a king carries an arrogant mindset, looking down upon the world. Born with the heart of a king, born with the eyes of a king, they see the world with great insight and manipulate power to astonish others. They view their opponents as puppets and obstacles in their path. There is no difficulty too challenging for them, and they have no equal in their eyes. The story goes that Liu Cong traveled back in time to the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Dissatisfied with the prospect of being slaughtered by Cao Cao four years later, he unleashed the hidden ambition

435.35 Million words | 2022-03-21 10:31Update

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The Years I Served as a Military Advisor Fiction
The Years I Served as a Military Advisor

Someone said, "Qian Wuyou possesses the talent to conquer the world. Acquiring him would guarantee dominance over the realm." Others said, "Qian Wuyou is a thief who brings chaos and harm to the nation and its people. If this thief is not eliminated, the world will struggle to find peace." "While other strategists calculate based on the situation, Qian Wuyou calculates based on human hearts. If you ever get involved with this guy, it's better to slit your own throat early on, otherwise, he'll eventually trap you in a state of unbearable survival." Qian Wuyou, a cunning strategist who grew from a rookie to a mastermind. He is innocent regarding these comments and all he wants to say now is

33.56 Million words | 2022-07-07 08:00Update

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Fahrenheit Three Kingdoms Fiction
Fahrenheit Three Kingdoms

A minor actor from Hengdian unexpectedly transmigrates into the Three Kingdoms era as Hua Xiong. In this life, he refuses to play a supporting role again! Starting from Sishui Pass, he reverses his fate, defeating Guan Yu, killing Dong Zhuo, and vying for dominance over the world! Watch how he creates a path to become the protagonist in this turbulent era!

590.77 Million words | 2020-07-29 03:32Update

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Late Tang Fiction
Late Tang

In the 14th year of the Xiantong era in the great Tang Dynasty, in the year of AD. The 17th Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Yizong, passed away, and the empire in the setting sun welcomed the 12-year-old 18th Emperor, Emperor Xizong Li Xuan. It was only a few months before private salt merchant Wang Xianzhi led ten divisions to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and another private salt merchant, Huang Chao, who loved singing chrysanthemums, had long held grievances against the Tang Dynasty. At this time, Prince Jin Li Ke used was still a small frontier officer, and the Thirteen Guardians had yet to make a name for themselves. Emperor Zhu Wen of Later Liang was feeding pigs at a landlord's house, Prince Wang Jian of Shu was killing donkeys, Xu Wen of Southern Tang was smuggling salt, King Qian Liu of Wuyue was a hired thug for salt smugglers, Prince Ma Yin of Chu was a carpenter, and Prince Gao Jixing of Nanping, a notorious gambler, was working as a house servant for a merchant family. The three Wang brothers, rulers of the Min Kingdom, were still low-level clerks in the county office, Prince Muzhi Li Maozhen was a low-ranking soldier in the Chengde Army, and King Yang Xingmi of Wu was a bandit hiding in Luzhou. At this time, the Khitan people, who would later oppress the Han people for hundreds of years, were still grazing on the grasslands. The future Dali Kingdom, which would eventually become a separatist in the southwest, had not yet been established, and the Western Xia Xiangxiang people, who would dominate the northwest in the future, were still loyal to the Li Tang Dynasty. It was at this moment that Li Jing accidentally stumbled into this waning empire of the Tang Dynasty. Group ID: [群号]

374.89 Million words | 2022-08-26 21:42Update

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Thundering War Soldier Fiction
Thundering War Soldier

Hulei Taiji: A martial art focused on practical combat, alternating between hardness and softness, speed and slowness, with resounding strength. Yen Nianlang: An orphan raised by wolves, who rounded off his edges in society while keeping his wild nature hidden. This is the story of a common soldier, who, through unexpected events, transformed from an ordinary to a legendary soldier, from a forest guard to a determined special forces warrior. This story is highly realistic, but please do not identify with it. I will also never admit it, so it is a fabricated reality.

295.29 Million words | 2023-06-12 05:35Update

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The Return of the Princess Fiction
The Return of the Princess

Yue Xi Luo, the daughter of a famous general, marries Prince Yun Ze Xiao Qi against the will of her father and brother, who sacrificed their lives in battle to ensure the stability of Prince Yun's position and Yue Xi's happiness. However, in a moment of danger, Prince Yun abandons Yue Xi to save another woman, leaving her heartbroken and fallen into despair. Years later, Prince Yun remarries, while Yue Xi, saved by a mysterious figure from the 'Eternal Realm', returns with the truth behind the deaths on the battlefield. She carries a curse that will unleash the 'Demon' upon the Flame Kingdom, along with a secret that can disrupt the balance of the entire world. With a heart burning for revenge, she returns from the ashes...

131.72 Million words | 2022-10-25 23:44Update

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