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The Best Historical Fiction Novels to Read in 2022

If you're a fan of historical fiction, you're in for a treat in 2022. This year promises to be a remarkable one for the genre, with a wide range of captivating novels set in various epochs and locations. Get ready to embark on thrilling journeys through time, as we explore some of the most highly anticipated historical fiction releases of the year.

1. "The Paris Seamstress" by Natasha Lester:
Step into the vibrant world of fashion and intrigue during World War II with this enthralling novel. Follow the story of Estella Bissette, a talented seamstress from Paris who finds herself swept into the turmoil of war and must make tough choices to protect those she loves.

2. "The Forest of Vanishing Stars" by Kristin Harmel:
Set against the backdrop of the Holocaust, this powerful tale follows a young woman named Jerusha who escapes a concentration camp and seeks refuge in the remote forests of Eastern Europe. Her encounter with a group of semi-wild children leads her on a journey of survival, love, and self-discovery.

3. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah:
Transport yourself to the Dust Bowl era of the 1930s in Texas with this evocative novel. Delve into the struggles and resilience of Elsa Martinelli as she fights to protect her family during the devastating effects of the Great Depression and relentless dust storms.

4. "The Push" by Ashley Audrain:
While not strictly historical, this psychological suspense novel alternates between the past and present, exploring the complex dynamics of motherhood across generations. Dive into a haunting exploration of nature versus nurture and the secrets passed down from mother to daughter.

5. "The Codebreakers" by Alli Sinclair:
Fans of World War II stories with a dash of espionage will be captivated by this thrilling novel. Join the female codebreakers at Bletchley Park as they decipher enemy messages and navigate the challenges of war, while also dealing with personal sacrifices and heartache.

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So, whether you're a seasoned historical fiction enthusiast or just discovering the genre, make sure to add these exceptional novels to your reading list for 2022. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history and let these authors transport you to another time and place through their captivating storytelling. Happy reading!
The Grey Wolf of Chu and Han Fiction
The Grey Wolf of Chu and Han

A special soldier travels back to the end of the Qin Dynasty, raises the banner of rebellion, becomes brothers with Xiang Yu, marries a beautiful woman, breaks through the Ten-Faced Ambush at Gaixia, and rewrites the history of the Chu-Han contention! 【Fans of Huayan】: Support Huayan! Support "The Azure Wolf of Chu-Han"! Also, I recommend a good book, "Heart's Temptation: Imprisoned Wife of the Wealthy Family". It's a classic in women's literature, different from masochistic stories, it will let you experience a kind of youthful beauty.

56.78 Million words | 2022-06-24 08:29Update

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Champion Marquis Fiction
Champion Marquis

In this life, what I had longed for in my previous life was finally within my grasp. However, it is not easy to protect everything that I have gained. I traveled through time to a world completely different from history, only to be astonished by the fact that it was the world from a novel I had read before. For the sake of my family and my homeland, I witnessed how an ordinary individual can overturn the heavens and the earth.

281.22 Million words | 2023-01-29 12:54Update

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Zheng Tu Fiction
Zheng Tu

Zheng Fei travels through time to the Song dynasty, assuming the role of Zheng Tuzhen in the world of "Water Margin". Watch as he gathers heroes, ascends to Liangshan, enters the imperial court, fights against foreign invaders, and ultimately brings peace to the world! (The end! Thank you all for your support!)

63.55 Million words | 2023-05-29 01:11Update

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Great hero Fiction
Great hero

Liu Bian: "Strive for excellence, govern with high aspirations, and uphold Confucianism, to revive the prosperity of the Han dynasty for hundreds of years! Under the heavens, there shall be no land not ruled by the rightful king. His orders will be followed without question, by none other than Dong, Cao, Zhang..." Dong Zhuo: "Watch your words, OP!" Cao Cao: "+" Zhang Huang: "+!"

105.99 Million words | 2021-06-23 17:02Update

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The Artillery God that Swept through the Late Qing Dynasty Fiction
The Artillery God that Swept through the Late Qing Dynasty

Master Sergeant Qian, a former artillery soldier, reincarnates into the late Qing Dynasty in southwest China, joining the Taiping Army. Unintentionally, he catches a glimpse of Princess Shi Dakai's wife, resulting in his imprisonment and subsequent deployment to the battlefield. However, he defies all odds, rising up the ranks and defeating the Manchu Eight Banners Army. He then indulges in relationships with various women in the military, including young girls, elegant ladies, and former princesses. He even becomes the favored concubine of influential Manchu figures, nobles, and the two empress dow

405.84 Million words | 2020-12-04 12:07Update

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Sunrise Chang Fiction
Sunrise Chang

In the mid-Qing dynasty, due to the need for commodity circulation and currency turnover, an institution specializing in money exchange and remittance business emerged, known as 'Piaohao', also known as 'Piaozhuang' or 'Huizhuang'. This industry was monopolized by people from Shanxi province, known as 'Shanxi Piaohao'. They had a monopoly on the exchange business throughout the country. The largest Piaohao in the country at that time had a total of X branches, of which the largest was 'Sunrise Chang' established by Li Jingkai, a native of Pingyao. It originally operated as a pigment shop and later transitioned into a Piaohao during the Daoguang reign. This book tells the story of the rise and peak of the pioneering Piaohao 'Sunrise Chang' in China, portraying the loves, hates, and struggles of a generation of Jin merchants. It is the precursor of Chinese banks, controlling a significant part of China's financial industry in that era. The street where it was located is colloquially known as the 'Wall Street of China'. It is an indispensable topic in Pingyao, an unmissable story in Shanxi, and the starting point that China's modern financial industry cannot overlook. Without Pingyao and 'Sunrise Chang', the history of China's modern financial industry would have been rewritten, and perhaps even the starting point would still be unknown.

29.92 Million words | 2021-01-02 00:54Update

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Young Lord of the Great Song Fiction
Young Lord of the Great Song

Once a bank employee, now reborn into the world as a person, unexpectedly finding himself in the great Song Dynasty! With an empty home and living in abject poverty, how can he survive? With countless strategies in his heart and a carriage full of poetry and books, unfortunately, his handwriting resembles that of a crawling dog and is simply unsightly... He competes for fame with courtesans, fights for beautiful women, and faces persecution from wicked tyrants; he joins the army under a renowned teacher and learns everything from him. He forms brotherhood bonds, sharing life and death, and repeatedly turns danger into safety; he seduces women, exuding charm and elegance, always winding through countless twists and turns... With the Khitan on the north horizon, Tibetans causing chaos in the west, domestic ministers oppressing the people, and regional lords coveting power, since he has arrived in this great Song Dynasty, he will restore peace to this land and create a prosperous era for the people! As the wheels of history roll forward, can he fulfill his aspirations? Let's witness the unveiling of this historical scroll in "The Young Lord of the Great Song."

29.19 Million words | 2023-04-07 04:45Update

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Through The Dream of Lanke Fiction
Through The Dream of Lanke

Amidst complaints and murmurs, a sweet-looking girl of around seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing a T-shirt and jeans, walked slowly along the black road. Annoyed, her grandfather insisted on accompanying her to Mt. Maoshan, but at the last minute, he became interested in studying protective talismans and left her alone at the Yinsi Palace. It was indeed a good day for traveling. Although the weather had cooled down, the mountains were still lush, with red flowers leaning against the greenery and fragrant grass and trees. Perhaps due to the rain a few days ago, the sunlight unexpectedly became gentle, like a light veil, with a hint of coolness in the wind, and the scent of green leaves wafting in the air. Lin Feifei walked with great enthusiasm...

410.71 Million words | 2021-05-18 01:46Update

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Chen Jialuo's Happy Life Fiction
Chen Jialuo's Happy Life

"Can the 'prosperous era of Qianlong' truly be incapable of provoking rebellion? When the soul of a modern young man, Chen Jialuo, transmigrates into the story, the Red Flower Society embarks on a different path of revolution."

87.05 Million words | 2020-08-28 17:00Update

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Great Zhou, my beloved husband. Fiction
Great Zhou, my beloved husband.

Bustling and bustling, full of disputes, where can the heart find peace? Fighting and killing, scrambling for fame and fortune, where can the heart find solace? Qin Feng, the third disciple of Guiguzi, suddenly emerged! With the heart of a child, innocent like a fool, with a pure heart, he walks the path of the world! No matter if you are the treacherous court, the mysterious rivers and lakes, or the tumultuous battlefield, my heart remains steadfast, my goodness remains unchanged! Who says that it is difficult to handle matters with simplicity? Who says that sincerity towards others leads to a dead end? Qin Feng represents innocence, represents being true to oneself, represents our dream self! He charges forward, he is a bit silly and cute, he is passionate, he

550.57 Million words | 2023-07-01 23:23Update

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The Succession of the Crimson Mansion Fiction
The Succession of the Crimson Mansion

Xing'er traveled through the Red Chamber and became Jia Lian's trusted servant. However, he unintentionally made an enemy out of Wang Xifeng, which set him on a path towards success. Every word seems to be filled with blood. Ten years of hardship are anything but ordinary. Here, there are the warmth and coldness of human emotions, as well as the fickleness of the world. Lin Daiyu, with her lonely and proud spirit, the alluring Qin Keqing, the talented but lonely Xue Baochai, the elegant and heroic Shi Xiangyun, the diverse beauties of the Jia Residence, and the still alluring Li Wan. Even the lowliest ants can leap to success, opening a different path to victory, igniting the journey of a loser's counterattack!

593.17 Million words | 2022-05-28 07:01Update

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Zhenguan Wenzong system Fiction
Zhenguan Wenzong system

An innocent young boy, equipped with a literary system, transmigrates to the era of Wu De in the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin is still the Qin King, and Wei Zheng is still a cunning member of the Crown Prince Party. Li Bai, Du Fu, and others have not yet been born, and the Four Great Talents of Early Tang have not yet emerged. With the system in hand, watch me

126.95 Million words | 2022-08-06 02:52Update

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Song Dynasty Treading on Grass Performance Fiction
Song Dynasty Treading on Grass Performance

A commoner carrying a secret martial arts manual crosses over to the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, where internal conflict and external threats abound. With internal troubles and external perils, the fate of the Great Song Dynasty, which has endured for over a hundred years, hangs in the balance. Witness how I cultivate my character, harmonize my family, govern the country, and bring peace to the world. I stand at the peak of the imperial court, yet remain deeply rooted in the martial world, where tales of righteousness and enmity shake mountains and rivers. With my horse treading the mountain passes, I am unstoppable! The Yellow River embarks on a new journey. Your support is greatly appreciated. Readers can join the discussion group: [group ID

197.37 Million words | 2023-05-28 00:29Update

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Lost in the Boudoir Fiction
Lost in the Boudoir

A powerful aristocrat, Zhao Zhiyun, was enjoying himself when Chu Wunian became his personal maidservant. She stayed by his side day and night, assisting him in grooming and dressing. He had expected her to be by his side, to see each other candidly, but he never expected her to betray him! Zhao Zhiyun, his eyes red with anger, said, "I taught you the art of manipulation, the art of scheming against others, and you use what I taught you against me?" Chu Wunian, with a smile on her face, said, "But I am just your plaything." He turned around and only uttered one word: "Get out." From now on, we are each our own masters, and when we meet again, I

111.62 Million words | 2020-11-27 16:23Update

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National Hero Fiction
National Hero

It was the mid-thirteenth century, and the Southern Song Dynasty was teetering on the verge of collapse in the face of the raging tide of the Mongol Empire. Meng Gong, who shed tears in agony, Cao Youwen, who fought alone, Du Gao, who defended the city with unwavering loyalty... all their struggles were feeble in the relentless wheel of history. For three hundred years, the nation had nurtured talented individuals, and now it was time for scholars to serve their country! Zheng Yunming, the son of a prime minister of the Song Dynasty, who was reborn through time and space, found himself in this turbulent era...

449.09 Million words | 2023-05-19 22:40Update

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Ming tycoon Fiction
Ming tycoon

In the second year of Jingtai, the kind-hearted Zhu Qizhen anxiously looked towards the Southern Palace, while Zhu Qiyu sat proudly in the Hall of Heavenly Purity. The once stunning Empress Qian had now become a feeble old woman, and the beloved Wan Zhen'er, who once received the Emperor's favor in all six palaces, was now thin and weak. This year marked the second year after the disastrous defeat of the Ming Dynasty. It was during this time that the battle to defend the capital had just been won, and the bloodstains left by the eunuch Wang Zhen had not yet dried. Yang, a talented scholar from the Ministry of Rites, returned to the capital with great courage, and the mighty Shao Bao began to display his power on the frontier. This was an age marked by recent chaos, but also a time filled with opportunities. It was at this moment that a man from another era journeyed through time and space, with a gust of wind disturbing the calm river. The drizzle in Shuntian Prefecture wet the tips of the girls' shoes, and the gentle sound of the bell from the office of the Grand Music Bureau swayed in the air. The scholars on the willow-lined river bank sang loudly, but who was it that plucked the pipa and made the banana leaves turn red?

192.09 Million words | 2023-05-16 02:43Update

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The Three Kingdoms: Alone, Different, Few. Fiction
The Three Kingdoms: Alone, Different, Few.

Liu Kun found a rusty bronze mirror in his ancestral house, only to discover that it could unexpectedly connect him to the end of the Han Dynasty. With the support of reality, what kind of waves will Liu Kun create in the waning years of the Han Dynasty? And what is the true origin of this bronze mirror? Does it have other abilities? Please read "The Solitary and Isolated Path of the Three Kingdoms" to find out.

14.56 Million words | 2022-08-27 22:03Update

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The geometric coins on the edge of the crown. Fiction
The geometric coins on the edge of the crown.

Born in the European century Kolen dynasty, "Royal Watchdog" Bella Bell, a young tormentor, mistakenly believed he was in a chaotic era of the century. After discovering the truth, she still persisted in her own attitude and completed her absolute loyalty to the royal family and the king. With the education and assistance of Kellys Sion, the first counselor of Count Bella, she stepped onto the center of the political stage step by step and quickly replaced her father, Count Stéphane, as an important part of Prince Vila's ship-handling in the competition for the throne. The unexpected loss of the symbol of royal inheritance, the geometric coin, dragged various forces, even foreign forces, into the quagmire of contention. However, the earth-shattering secret hidden behind the

498.80 Million words | 2020-12-31 07:17Update

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The Most Powerful Prince in History Fiction
The Most Powerful Prince in History

Once transported through time, I became the Prince of Da Xia! I thought I could easily manipulate the world, but little did I know that I would end up in the cold palace, oppressed by wicked slaves! The courtiers watched coldly, the emperor turned a blind eye, and even my own blood relatives constantly sought to kill me! In the face of it all, Zhao Yang eradicated the wicked, amassed wealth, and expanded his network. Finally, one day, he stood at the highest point and uttered those famous words to those who had once humiliated him: I declare that everyone present here is trash!

70.34 Million words | 2022-03-30 23:29Update

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Please call me William III. Fiction
Please call me William III.

On that day, German soldiers silently lined up and began their journey back to Germany. They may not have failed, but they would taste the tears of failure! If only there were ifs, everything would have changed...

315.65 Million words | 2023-02-14 03:55Update

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