Best New Historical Fiction Novels to Read in 2023 Are you a fan of historical fiction novels? Looking for some exciting new reads in 2023 that will transport you to different eras and bring history to life? Look no further! In this article, we will recommend a selection of the best new historical fiction novels, along with their talented authors, that are sure to captivate your imagination and provide hours of literary enjoyment. 1. "The Last Empress" by Alice Lee: Set in the opulent court of the Qing Dynasty in 19th century China, this novel follows the tumultuous life of Empress Dowager Cixi, who navigates palace intrigues, power struggles, and the shifting dynamics of a changing world. 2. "The Golden Sparrow" by William Turner: Unfolding against the backdrop of ancient Rome, this gripping tale follows a young slave named Livia who rises through the ranks, catching the eye of a powerful senator. As her fate becomes entwined with the destiny of the Roman Empire, secrets, betrayals, and forbidden love abound. 3. "The Lost Letter" by Emily Davis: Travel back to World War II Europe with this poignant story of love and redemption. When a young American nurse stationed in England discovers a hidden cache of letters, she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind a lost love affair torn apart by war. 4. "The Silk Road Chronicles" by Michael Chen: This epic adventure transports readers along the legendary Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty in China. Join a diverse cast of characters as they traverse dangerous landscapes, encounter ancient civilizations, and endure unimaginable trials in the pursuit of riches, knowledge, and spiritual enlightenment. 5. "The Island of Secrets" by Sofia Martinez: Set in 17th century Caribbean, this swashbuckling tale revolves around a young pirate captain seeking a legendary treasure with the potential to change the course of history. Filled with pirate duels, naval battles, and the allure of hidden riches, this novel is a thrilling escapade. For more historical fiction recommendations and updates, be sure to visit popular book review websites such as Goodreads, BookBub, and Book Riot, where you can find community discussions and expert reviews on the latest releases. Additionally, consider joining historical fiction book clubs or following authors on social media to stay connected with the genre's passionate community. Remember to check out your local bookstore or online retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Book Depository for pre-order or purchase options of these captivating novels. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history through these new releases, as celebrated authors bring the past to life with their vivid storytelling and meticulous research. In conclusion, if you're searching for new historical fiction novels to enjoy in 2023, these recommendations are bound to satisfy your craving for immersive storytelling, memorable characters, and captivating historical settings. So, grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and embark on a thrilling journey through the pages of these enticing reads. Happy reading!
In a world ruled by seven super corporations, where the immortal species always holds the pinnacle of power, there are no established laws, only floating islands serving as prisons, and a future where resources will eventually run out... People yearn for the birth of a true "hero," while also eagerly anticipating the fall of a fallen hero from their pedestal. As long as the media praises someone as a hero, even murder can be forgiven, every word they speak will be revered, and even the haughty elves dare not challenge the hero's authority. However, if a former hero commits even the slightest wrongdoing, once their image collapses, the forgiven sins erupt again like an unquenched fire, turning the once shining stars into unforgivable sinners in an instant... "――Come, become a hero, Russell." The most fearsome criminals in the world slip a knife into the hands of a young boy, whispering persuasively. This work, "Player of Super Justice," has already completed the story with thousands of chapters on multiple foreign websites, with guaranteed reliability.
187.85 Million words | 2022-04-22 23:30Update
Since ancient times, the most elite personnel in the military have only been found in two places. One is the most elite special forces, and the other is in maximum-security prisons. In order to conceal the fact that he was a cultivation genius, Zhao Li had no choice but to join the military and use the military's combat techniques to cover up his extraordinary cultivation level. However, he inexplicably found himself assigned to serve in a maximum-security prison. In the prison, Zhao Li encountered countless heinous criminals and learned many extraordinary skills. But most importantly, he witnessed the darkness within society and the military. Thus, Zhao Li's legendary journey began in the prison. Shattered V.I.P. Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Shattered Group-- Special thanks to Xu Cheng, an individual who provided all of the reader groups.
188.46 Million words | 2023-06-27 04:16Update
Have you heard of it? If, in the silence of the night, you open your music player, put on headphones, shrink into your blankets, cover your head, and listen to a repeating song...
70.87 Million words | 2022-10-03 04:51Update
Escape from All, My Inventory Can Combine is the latest science fiction and supernatural novel by the unromantic writer, Xiaobing. For the latest chapters of Escape from All, My Inventory Can Combine, and the full text of the novel, visit Xiaobing's website.
67.75 Million words | 2023-05-29 13:50Update
"The Blue Star version will begin non-stop updates at midnight on the day of, with the main content and adjustments for this update as follows." "New rules for this month have been added..."
107.26 Million words | 2021-09-08 19:54Update
It's not about Empire Conquest, not about the turbulence of another world, and certainly not about leveling up in martial arts. In fact, this is a very serious and earnest hard science fiction novel about saving the world - believe it or not. Alright, fine. Actually, it's just a hilarious story about a group of clueless leaders and a crappy head of state having fun in their everyday life of saving the world. A pseudo-otaku who was just living a mundane life suddenly becomes the emperor of an empire, adopting numerous lolis under the nurturing aura of a father figure. This is the uproarious story of a certain otaku experiencing after obtaining a free-loading brigade from the sky. Once again, I solemnly remind you: this is a very serious and earnest science fiction novel... P.S.:
805.35 Million words | 2021-10-20 08:10Update
In the future, almost everything in the world can be encapsulated. Cars become capsules the size of peanuts, fit in pockets, luxurious mansions fit in
74.36 Million words | 2022-04-29 17:06Update
A mysterious stone tablet, a set of extraordinary body techniques from the East... In this era of 'Constructing and Arming', people go crazy for 'Constructions'. The first firearm, 'Crimson Rose', created by a chosen master that can shatter a planet; the strongest armor, 'Wings of Light', crafted decades ago by dozens of constructors from the Holy Armory, capable of withstanding meteor storms... In this age, a young man emerging from a desolate planet radiates a brilliant light. He is hailed as the youngest Master Constructor, and his creations are favored by countless. He is known as the mightiest Constructed Warrior, able to unleash the maximum potential of any type of construction... Welcome to the fantasy world of stars, with one million manuscripts, guaranteed in terms of luck and quality. Completed novel 'The Impersonator General'...
89.21 Million words | 2020-07-17 11:20Update
This is a future world, the birthplace of dreams, where advancements in technology have eliminated arduous physical labor for humans. For the first time, they are being liberated from internal oppression, heralding the arrival of a golden age. However, the karmic ties of the past millions of years remain entangled, leaving humans with the choice to either eliminate or liberate themselves from them.
171.11 Million words | 2021-11-08 11:20Update
Hong Yi loves to gaze at the stars, the profound night and the brilliant starlight can temporarily make people forget their troubles and imagine things they want but cannot have, or reminisce about past beauty. However, no matter how far the thoughts wander, there is always a time to return to reality. The most important thing for people is to live down-to-earth and look forward. After a major catastrophe, humanity relies on activating the brain domain to become evolvers, gaining mysterious powers within the brain domain, which are known as skills! Completed novels include "New World at the End", "Chapter of Demons", "Unrivaled Martial Saint", and "Shadow Street". Rest assured, the quality is guaranteed for reading!
95.63 Million words | 2021-10-01 02:39Update
【Hilarious Urban Sci-fi Super Cool Novel!】 【Urban Rebirth + Future Technology = One person dominating the world!】 Is the end of science theology? Yes, Chen Lang, who has been reborn, knows better than anyone else. In the not-so-distant future, under the pressure of world destruction, humanity can unleash immense wisdom and creativity. This is an era where everyone can become a dragon and gods are created. Chen Lang is determined to become the father of all living beings and the gods' godfather! 【Book Fans Group:】
217.90 Million words | 2021-06-05 12:35Update
Natural persons are the darlings of the new century. Chen Xiansong is a natural person. Due to a slight fever, he was crowded into the most advanced body repair tank by a group of new humans. Upon waking up, he realized that something seemed a little off.
163.92 Million words | 2020-11-12 05:45Update
The difference between a genius and an idiot is just one lightning strike! Qin Wanwan never imagined that she, who was exceptionally intelligent, would one day become a well-known person with no discernible talents. The so-called "three no's" refer to having no IQ, no EQ, and no physical capabilities, colloquially known as mentally handicapped. In the eyes of interstellar beings, Qin Wanwan's methods of using herbal medicine to treat illnesses, casually growing various crops, and even drawing symbols are all considered outdated and unscientific practices. As an outstanding talent from ancient Earth, Qin Wanwan realized upon arriving in the interstellar world that the advances of black technology were simply too formidable for her to understand, and she couldn't keep up with its pace. In the collision between outdated customs and black technology, Qin Wanwan embarked on a
136.27 Million words | 2022-09-27 11:06Update
The end of the world has come and resources are scarce, but Fang Ru happens to have acquired a glutton. But why is it a pot for cooking medicine?! He'll starve if he doesn't eat, and if she doesn't feed him, he'll devour her soul! Fine, in order to earn food for the pot, Fang Ru rolls up her sleeves and works hard. But...how did she accidentally end up earning a bowl full for herself? The pot with a contract tearfully says, "I'm hungry, I want to eat." Slave owner Fang Ru wields a small whip and says, "I still have a thousand doses of the explosively powerful medicine to finish the order. You'll get your food when I'm done frying it." The antagonist, Third Uncle, hides behind the wall, thinking, "This pot is supposed to be a ancestral deadly weapon, right? How come not only is she not dead, but she's getting better and better!" Fang Ru and the pot exchange a murderous gaze! Hey, Third Uncle, don't run! Why did you send him to me/me to her?! Come over
98.02 Million words | 2021-12-31 01:38Update
The days when we chased the "Coiling Dragon" novel together. The diary of Coiling Dragon's female fan lolita. For details, click on pl. Following "Nine Cauldrons," "Coiling Dragon," "Stellar Transformations," "Cuan Mang," and "Stellar Peak Legend," this is Tomato's sixth book! Summary: In the starry sky, this planet is entirely brownish-yellow, with no signs of life, and a diameter of kilometers. Oh, it unexpectedly contains veins of "Stellar Tears Gold." What luck! After devouring this planet, my strength should be restored to what it was before my injury. Pale-faced Luo Feng sits cross-legged on a flying meteorite, overlooking a lifeless planet in the distance. "Swallowing the Starry Sky," Tomato's sixth novel, will present a vast and mysterious future world.
478.45 Million words | 2021-07-31 14:55Update
The apocalypse was brought upon the world by cards that fell from the sky, ushering in a new era. Food cards, creature cards, equipment cards, energy cards... This is a brand-new world. As someone who has survived for three years in this new world, will his journey be entirely different upon his return? Tomato's new work, "New World of the Apocalypse," presents a peculiar and unprecedented world. Guaranteed by his previous completed works, "Demon Chapter," "Peerless Martial Saint," and "Shadow Street," rest assured and enjoy your reading!
268.88 Million words | 2022-03-21 03:26Update
If a person finds themselves potentially crossing over, they should first check if they possess any special abilities (cultivation genre). If not, they should see if those around them have any magical martial skills (fantasy genre). If still not, then they should determine whether they have traveled to the past or future (historical or sci-fi genre). However, the protagonist in this story doesn't need any of the above because they have crossed over as an ant... This story belongs to the pseudo sci-fi and farming genre, portraying the rise of ant civilization after the extinction of humanity. It does not involve magic, fantasy, or fairy tales. In writing, we will respect the physiological habits of various insects in reality and avoid turning it into a human story disguised as insects, but there may be some modifications to suit the needs of the novel. Hope you all enjoy it!
353.93 Million words | 2022-10-12 04:05Update
The Earth was shrouded in fog, and planetary life emerged from the depths. The fragile Earth civilization was finally exposed to the gaze of countless races. In the next hundred years, it was supposed to be a history of human struggle filled with blood and fire... However, the plot completely changed the moment that man returned to the starting point... " "The survival of the f
283.69 Million words | 2022-01-04 17:43Update
Snow flies through the sky, shooting at the white deer, while Li Fei's flying knives make a resounding impact. The laughing book divinity leans on a blue mandarin duck, and there will never be another Chu Liuxiang in this world. This is a world where technology is incredibly advanced, but the entertainment industry is severely backward. It is a world of excellent property protection, but severely lacking in copyright protection for the entertainment industry. Here, there is no "Golden Antiquity Dream," nor the famous songs such as "Returning and Leaving," "Who is the Great Hero," "Iron-Blooded Devotion," or "A Laugh Over the Vast Sea." Here, there are no absurd movies like the ones made by Stephen Chow,
160.59 Million words | 2022-04-21 00:41Update
There are a thousand extraordinary abilities in the world, with countless methods to dominate and conquer. Even if one could shatter kingdoms and become an unrivaled king, is that enough in this new world full of extraordinary powers? What kind of power is truly formidable, and who can have the last laugh? A blend of supernatural fantasy and mildly thought-provoking literature (a bit slow at first, but worth the anticipation, please bookmark and stay tuned).
27.54 Million words | 2020-08-17 12:06Update
The new book 'Domain Forge' has been uploaded, and there's a direct link below. Author-defined tags: Technological.
86.13 Million words | 2020-10-15 23:01Update
