best historical fiction books of 2021

Best Historical Fiction Books of 2021: A Journey through Time

Are you a history enthusiast looking for an immersive reading experience? Look no further! In this article, we explore the best historical fiction books of 2021, offering you a chance to travel through time and immerse yourself in captivating narratives. Delve into these literary gems, brought to you by talented authors who skillfully intertwine history with fiction.

1. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah:
Transport yourself to the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s with this gripping novel. Follow the journey of Elsa, a resilient woman who is forced to endure harrowing challenges in her quest for a better life. Kristin Hannah masterfully captures the essence of this tumultuous period in American history.

2. "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn:
Step into the thrilling world of code-breaking during World War II. Set in Britain's famous Bletchley Park, this novel follows three captivating women who work together to crack German codes. With a perfect blend of historical accuracy and emotional depth, Kate Quinn offers a mesmerizing tale of friendship and sacrifice.

3. "The Sanatorium" by Sarah Pearse:
For fans of chilling mysteries set against a historical backdrop, "The Sanatorium" is a must-read. This atmospheric thriller takes place in an abandoned sanatorium deep in the Swiss Alps. As detective Elin Warner investigates a series of suspicious deaths, she uncovers dark secrets from the past. Sarah Pearse's debut novel is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

4. "The Push" by Ashley Audrain:
Exploring the complex dynamics of motherhood, "The Push" is a thought-provoking historical fiction novel. Follow Blythe Connor as she navigates the challenges of raising her daughter, who seems to possess a darkness she cannot comprehend. Ashley Audrain skillfully weaves together past and present, delivering a haunting tale that explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her child.

5. "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline:
Embark on a journey to 19th-century Australia with the captivating story of two female prisoners and an orphaned Aboriginal girl. Christina Baker Kline beautifully captures the harsh realities faced by women during this period and explores themes of resilience and friendship.

To discover more historical fiction books, check out websites such as Goodreads (www.goodreads.com) or Historical Novel Society (www.historicalnovelsociety.org). These platforms provide a wealth of recommendations, reader reviews, and author interviews, ensuring that you never run out of thrilling historical tales to devour.

Immerse yourself in these captivating historical fiction books of 2021, and let the power of storytelling transport you to different times and places. Whether you prefer tales set against World War II's backdrop or stories of resilience in challenging eras, these novels promise to captivate your imagination and offer a rewarding reading experience. Happy reading!
The Chronicles of Xiao Ming's Cultivation Fiction
The Chronicles of Xiao Ming's Cultivation

How to subvert the legends of cultivating immortality? Who is the enigmatic figure known as Xiao Ming? This is a world dedicated to the study of cultivation, devoid of flashy battles and magic. Instead, it focuses on mastering the pinnacle of language, mathematics, foreign languages, politics, history, geography...! The ranking system in this book includes: kindergarten, elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, college students, graduate students, masters, doctors, academicians, and saint warriors... Contact me on QQ in this book. I hope everyone can come and chat, or share any ideas with me, which I will incorporate into the book.

297.13 Million words | 2023-03-30 11:06Update

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Magic Industrial Empire Fiction
Magic Industrial Empire

As a highly respected senior mechanical engineer in the industry, Xu Yi found himself transmigrated into a magical world. In this world where industrial foundations are almost non-existent, how will Xu Yi find a way to prove his worth? When magic collides with modern technology and arcane power merges with mechanical industry, the story begins.

417.75 Million words | 2022-01-25 08:22Update

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Blood Princess and the Knight Fiction
Blood Princess and the Knight

As a holy knight, I was defeated and captured in a battle against a vampire. "Oh, refusing to die? How naive. Accept my embrace, my dear daughter, and let me show you the way," the silver-haired loli vampire queen said with a teasing smile, her sharp fangs aimed at my neck. (No intentionally sappy (╯°Д°)╯︵┴┴ There's no such thing as abusive literature.)

370.91 Million words | 2021-03-10 18:41Update

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Start: Signing in as the Stunning Empress Fiction
Start: Signing in as the Stunning Empress

Traversing a novel, becoming the lifelong enemy of the protagonist. Mastering the most formidable villain signing system, treading the path of dark and extraordinary, leaving the protagonist with no way to escape. Seizing opportunities, capturing the female lead, snatching divine weapons, Luo Qiuci declares: I want it all! Villain's essence, villain's soul, villains are superior beings.

14.81 Million words | 2022-01-15 02:05Update

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My master is the school beauty. Fiction
My master is the school beauty.

The campus belles compete to be his disciples, while a beautiful step-sister willingly pretends to be his girlfriend. The genius girl of the cultivation world becomes his personal bodyguard... Witness the rise of a fallen second-generation rich as he awakens his strongest bloodline, leading his campus belle legion to battle the prestigious families and overturning destiny in the city! This book's QQ group: [omitted].

31.87 Million words | 2021-11-03 11:13Update

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The Demon Lord's Story of Passion was indeed misunderstood. Fiction
The Demon Lord's Story of Passion was indeed misunderstood.

One day, the Dark Lord suddenly realized that he had lost his memory and all his powers! But it's okay, as long as he finds the legendary Tears of the Goddess, he can restore his powers and conquer the world. It seems like a hot-blooded story exclusive to the Dark Lord, right? But fate played a joke. The Dark Lord was captured by the Hero right from the beginning and brought to the territory of humans - the Land of Divine Bestowal, and was involved in a terrible conspiracy. "Hero, you're actually a beautiful lady. Why don't you dress up nicely?" the Dark Lord, with heavy dark circles under his eyes, said. "You pervert, do you believe that I'll kill

25.98 Million words | 2021-03-12 23:58Update

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War God Emperor Fiction
War God Emperor

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198.38 Million words | 2020-09-18 14:46Update

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Throne of the Gods. Fiction
Throne of the Gods.

There is a legend that in the midst of heaven and earth lies a divine throne. Whoever possesses it will have endless longevity and wield the supreme authority in the world. It is the ultimate destiny for all the powerful beings in the world to fight for. The path to the divine throne is filled with countless bones and rivers of blood. Although the divine throne is unoccupied, only the strongest can ascend to this highest seat of power. Lin Xi, a high school student, inadvertently encounters a flash flood during his family's trial when he is seventeen years old. His soul transcends and enters another world, becoming a decadent sect master. His body is disabled, unable to practice martial arts. His father perishes, crushed by a collapsing mountain. The council of elders, in an attempt to maintain their power, forms alliances with other sects.

334.77 Million words | 2020-10-20 23:36Update

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Dragon Mage Fiction
Dragon Mage

Have you ever heard the roar of a dragon? The "Dragon Mage" book club has been successfully established. Welcome all like-minded brothers and sisters to join the group for chats, banter, discussions about the plot, suggestions, and opinions.

69.30 Million words | 2022-11-23 14:47Update

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The Mighty God of Destruction Fiction
The Mighty God of Destruction

Chaos - the creation of the universe, characterized by randomness and disorder, yet it gathers and disperses, cycles without end, and restores without closing... Legend has it that the power of chaos is the strongest force in the universe, second to none! In the year , Earth was invaded by the Chaos Clan, and "Ji Dong," the strongest cultivator, sacrificed himself along with the enemy. After being reborn, he was surprised to find that his soul had crossed over to the world of the Chaos Clan. From then on, he utilized all his cultivation knowledge and his monstrous talent to comprehend the power of chaos, embarking on the path of the strongest! For the sake of Earth, boundless destruction... For his goal, unstoppable... For strength, madness to the

353.48 Million words | 2022-04-16 03:28Update

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The Rebirth of Aofa. Fiction
The Rebirth of Aofa.

More than 1,700 years ago, the librarian of the "Kolanburg Library," Jalan, the "Dual Soul," was unexpectedly revived from the "Ice Sealed Coffin" during the Great Cataclysm, illuminated by the moonlight of the "Book of Leanne"! "Excuse me, miss. Where is this place? Star Continent? Isn't it the Kovare Continent?" "Then may I ask, what era is it now? The Age of Rebirth? Isn't it the Age of Dawn?"

423.49 Million words | 2020-12-27 13:57Update

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Ghost-Faced Enchantress Fiction
Ghost-Faced Enchantress

In her previous life, she possessed extraordinary talents and a breathtakingly beautiful appearance. From the day she was born, she was destined to become the Crown Prince's consort, believing that a lifetime of glory and wealth awaited her. Little did she know that she would be the target of jealousy from her stepmother and stepsister, who conspired to destroy her beauty. The unscrupulous Crown Prince, unable to annul the marriage, colluded with his sisters to frame her for eloping with another man, leading to her tragic demise. In her new life, she emerged in a splendid rebirth, outwitting her stepmother, punishing her stepsister, overthrowing the Crown Prince and his brothers, and finally elevating the one she truly loved to the throne, earning herself the title of

12.28 Million words | 2022-10-11 10:05Update

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Dazzling and Frivolous Imperial Concubine Fiction
Dazzling and Frivolous Imperial Concubine

New Novel Link: "Medicine Reigns: The Extraordinary Waste Consort" http://yynovel.motie.com/book/ Recommended Latest Novel, "Wolf Emperor Rejoices; Lady Gives Birth to Offspring Again" Novel Link: http://yynovel.motie.com/book/ Heir of the Xinglin Family, Mu Yunlan, unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of a foolish girl named Mu Yunlan during a martial arts competition. When she opened her eyes, everything was a sea of red. When she finally understood, she was already married. From then on, strange and chaotic events frequently occurred in the Xuan Palace of the Tianxu Kingdom, but it was also filled with joy and happiness. He, a bewitching and talented individual, although lacking power in the court, was renowned throughout the world, which led to the emperor's displeasure, with intentions to humiliate him. With a decree of marriage, he married that well-known fool, simultaneously breaking the hearts of countless young girls. However, he joyfully protected that innocence and foolishness, even though he had long discovered her act. And she happily embraced that protection, even though she knew that he had long known she wasn't really foolish. But, when he fell into a coma due to being poisoned while protecting her, she became enraged. Acting crazy and foolish didn't mean she was truly foolish. Those who harm Mu Yunlan shall wait to face her wrath! As for those who protect her, she will guard them for a lifetime. From then on, the world had a stunning and mad imperial consort. From then on, the world witnessed the emergence of a famous divine doctor. This novel features no love triangles, with both the male and female lead being strong, and is a story of love, indulgence, and enjoyment. Welcome everyone to join in and enjoy the excitement, to mock the despicable father, torment enemies, and deal with cannon fodder. The author's thoughts are unique, so if there are any strange things that enter, it's completely normal.

521.89 Million words | 2021-06-19 04:08Update

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Dragon and Angel Fiction
Dragon and Angel

The fearsome dread of the demon dragon is likened to a natural disaster, while the angel, revered by all creatures and born of the fusion of two bloodlines, assumes the role of a guardian for the princess as a transfer student to the academy. In truth, this is for the execution of missions beyond the reach of the orthodox military, serving as a member of a special forces unit

381.39 Million words | 2021-10-30 07:02Update

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The Strongest Palace Master Fiction
The Strongest Palace Master

I want to drink the strongest liquor, idolize the most brilliant genius, and pursue the most beautiful women. (Additional request: Disciples add one more, sect leader adds two more, alliance leader adds twenty more, seeking wealthy benefactor.)

598.95 Million words | 2020-07-18 09:14Update

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Dominating the Ten Thousand Realms. Fiction
Dominating the Ten Thousand Realms.

In the depths of the Dark Sea, above the Seven Realms, once there was fierce competition among hundreds of races. Today, humans and demons stand side by side. Millions of years ago, the Emperor of Antiquity, known as the Everlasting Dragon, emerged and led the human race to drive the demon race out of the Dark Sea. With immense power, a heavenly continent known as the Celestial Domain was created to suppress the demons. However, a million years ago, the Immortal Emperor mysteriously disappeared, and the Celestial Domain collapsed. The demon race launched a counterattack on the Seven Realms, and the human race faced constant defeat, teetering on the edge of peril. The soul of a person from Earth transmigrated into the chaotic Dark Sea, taking the identity of a young master of the An House, regarded as a "waste" and a "coward." Loved ones turned indifferent, neighbors became hostile. Only his kind father and younger brother depended on each other for survival. In the midst of desperation, he obtained a demon that was captured by the heart of the Immortal Emperor during his ascension to the throne... A new era was thus initiated: cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, formidable enemies bowed before him with a wave of his hand, and the creation and refinement of pills became effortless. In the battle between humans and demons, it is the human race that shall rise!

194.12 Million words | 2022-10-13 08:22Update

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The Decree of the Post-apocalyptic Dynasty Fiction
The Decree of the Post-apocalyptic Dynasty

The Dynasty's Decree, a system that summons heroes from various eras and trains a variety of extraordinary soldiers. Wang Ben, Jia Yi, and even Lord Guan... Vanguard, the elite soldiers of Wei's Warlord. The giant creatures, towering over a hundred meters, and the lightning-spewing tigers... You! You are nothing more than prey for our warriors!

520.50 Million words | 2020-11-30 00:16Update

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Sword of Destiny Fiction
Sword of Destiny

The golden fate has begun to change, guiding you towards destruction with every passing moment. Either death or life, since you have become the chosen one, embrace your destiny... Having died due to a careless mission, you arrive in a brand new world, filled with magic and fighting spirit - a continent called Eranor. Is he the savior? Simply because he chose a beautiful sword...

121.44 Million words | 2020-12-10 21:58Update

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I, who cultivates immortality, am being livestreamed by the entire human race. Fiction
I, who cultivates immortality, am being livestreamed by the entire human race.

Upon waking up, Chu Feng found himself all alone in the world. Unbeknownst to him, he had been unwittingly placed in a nationwide live streaming program for everyone to watch. Everyone wanted to witness his humiliating moments, to see how a young person from a powerful nation would crumble in solitude. Awakening to the system, Chu Feng learned that the world was on the brink of a divine and demonic revival. He embarked on a solitary cultivation journey. When the divine and demonic beings returned to the world, Chu Feng stood alone in the empty city, unleashing a sword that split the heavens. The gods, demons, and immortals from all realms, all fell with a single stroke of his sword.

59.28 Million words | 2023-06-30 07:13Update

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Forbidden Zone of the Soul Fiction
Forbidden Zone of the Soul

Under the cover of night, desires run rampant. She is a seductive temptress coveted by all, wandering on the edge of life and death. He is a carefree and frivolous second-generation rich man. Love and desire bind them together, as they embark on a game revolving around death. From today onwards, the devil presents you with a unique opportunity. Congratulations on receiving an invitation to the game of death, sent from hell. After experiencing the pain and sorrow of the mortal world, one might have thought it would all come to an end. Unfortunately, it has only just begun. (Note: Please don't complain about my slow updates. The author can only write two hundred words per hour. I recommend my old works, "Intoxicated Romance" and "Rebellious Love Empress." Find me on QQ or WeChat and add me as a friend. I welcome all interactions!)

242.36 Million words | 2020-11-08 14:39Update

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