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Top Canadian Historical Fiction Books That Bring History to Life

If you're a fan of historical fiction and interested in Canada's rich history, you've come to the right place. From intriguing tales set during pivotal moments to stories of cultural significance, Canadian authors have masterfully captured the essence of history in their novels. Here are some must-read Canadian historical fiction books:

1. "The Outlander" by Gil Adamson: Set in the early 1900s, this atmospheric novel follows 19-year-old Mary Boulton, who is on the run from her vengeful brothers-in-law. Winding through the Canadian wilderness, the story brings to life the rugged landscape and the struggles faced by early settlers.

2. "Alias Grace" by Margaret Atwood: Based on a true story, Atwood delves into the mind of Grace Marks, a convicted murderess in 19th-century Canada. This haunting tale explores class dynamics, gender roles, and the complexities of memory, offering a unique perspective on Canadian history.

3. "The Birth House" by Ami McKay: Set in Nova Scotia during the early 1900s, this gripping novel introduces us to midwife Dora Rare. Against the backdrop of World War I and the struggle for women's rights, McKay explores the role of traditional medicine and the clash between old and new practices.

4. "Three-Day Road" by Joseph Boyden: This multi-award-winning novel tells the story of two Cree soldiers fighting in World War I. Reflecting on the impact of war, cultural heritage, and the struggles of Indigenous peoples, Boyden weaves a powerful narrative that spans continents and generations.

5. "The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill: Based on a historical document, Hill's novel follows the life of Aminata Diallo, a young girl abducted from Africa and enslaved in the United States. From her harrowing journey through the American Revolutionary War to her quest for freedom in Nova Scotia, the book sheds light on the Black Loyalists' experience.

For those interested in exploring further, several websites offer comprehensive lists of Canadian historical fiction books. Websites like Goodreads, BookBub, and CBC Books have dedicated sections featuring this genre, helping you discover more captivating stories.

In conclusion, Canadian historical fiction offers a captivating blend of storytelling and historical events. Whether you're interested in early settlers, World War I, or the struggles of various communities, these books provide a gateway into Canada's rich past. So grab a book, immerse yourself in history, and enjoy the magic that Canadian authors bring to the genre.
Superior Son-in-law Fiction
Superior Son-in-law

It was inexplicable how I became the son-in-law of the Shen family. Although I was a fake, I was also a "virtuous and noble" good son-in-law. I excelled in poetry and essays... Shamelessness makes one invincible! Of course, being the son-in-law of an old emperor was also a great pressure! As a time traveler with no relatives, I was determined to be a good son-in-law! Book group number:

291.70 Million words | 2021-07-14 02:09Update

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Flower brocade Fiction
Flower brocade

After being reborn, Kang Yan discovered that some people and things were not as simple as she had thought in her previous life, such as the double demise of her parents, and the trapped souls in her Night Blossom. Woman: Sir, even though I helped you be reborn, haven't we settled our debts? In this lifetime, I just want to take good care of my flowers. Please don't stick to me like this, okay? Man: Well, shouldn't I repay you for saving my life with my body? Woman: Uh, are you sure you want to repay me with your "

164.81 Million words | 2022-02-16 13:01Update

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Three Kingdoms at the End Fiction
Three Kingdoms at the End

The glint of blades and swords fades, the sound of war drums and horns recedes, and the wheel of history rolls into the year of AD. A heroic era quietly draws to a close. The exact year in which the Three Kingdoms ended has been a subject of debate in history. Was it the year when Sima usurped the kingdom of Wei, or the year when Western Jin conquered Wu? However, no one can deny that the era of the Three Kingdoms came to an end the moment Shu Han fell in that year. A modern special police officer, who died in duty, unexpectedly finds his soul transmigrated into the body of Prince Anping, Liu Yin. Originally, he had intended to follow Liu Shan to Luoyang to live a carefree life, escaping from the troubles of the world. However, the blood

67.88 Million words | 2021-07-30 16:29Update

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I am here, the king. Fiction
I am here, the king.

The moon has a secret, she carefully guards a world-shattering treasure without a "key". The regent has a doubt, he schemingly tries to exclude and mistreat the moon with all the women in his mansion, but she thrives and becomes more content day by day. She is an unlucky princess, he is the powerful regent who holds sway over the court. When she meets him, they initially dislike each other, but later on... "Why are you shouting? I am here!" "What are you afraid of? I am here!" "Why are you crying? I am here!"

184.17 Million words | 2022-01-27 04:10Update

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Fate Card Fiction
Fate Card

In the chaotic era of the late Han Dynasty, there existed a group of individuals known as the "Destiny Masters," who possessed the power of destiny despite being mere mortals. The Three Kingdoms playing cards became the vessel of their destiny. With a single thought, they could unleash a barrage of arrows, and with a wave of their hand, they could flood entire armies. As they ventured into this Three Kingdoms era, their hearts were filled with exile and loneliness, and everything started from here...

495.35 Million words | 2021-10-08 08:52Update

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Prequel to Eternal Prosperity and Peace. Fiction
Prequel to Eternal Prosperity and Peace.

Prequel to Eternal Peace and Prosperity [Qing Dynasty]: Guo Guangrui, the Greedy Dreamer

559.42 Million words | 2022-04-15 10:28Update

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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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Landlord in the Tang Dynasty Fiction
Landlord in the Tang Dynasty

Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Struggle of a Small Landowner. Dear readers, if you think "The Small Landowner of the Tang Dynasty" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!

162.60 Million words | 2020-07-17 03:04Update

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The Young Gentleman of the Great Ming Fiction
The Young Gentleman of the Great Ming

In the Imperial Palace of the Ming Dynasty, wisps of blue smoke rose, The southern barbarians and northern invaders gazed upon the vast land, After nearly two hundred years, the Empire of Ming was showing signs of decline, In the darkest days of Ming, a loud sound came from the sky, and a young man appeared out of nowhere. Many years later, the young man would say with deep emotions, "If I hadn't taken a second look at you in the crowd, would I have become like this?" PS: This book has been contracted, please feel free to bookmark it. The author has already completed two VIP books, "Man Tang Chun" and "Ming Dynasty Hero." Please show your support!

298.35 Million words | 2021-05-04 13:02Update

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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 humble daughter Wanwan Fiction
The humble daughter Wanwan

In her previous life, Zhaoshan's Wanyan was destined to be sacrificed because she was a concubine-born daughter; because she was a concubine-born daughter, she was destined to never see the light; because she was a concubine-born daughter, she didn't even leave a proper burial, only to be wrapped in a straw mat and abandoned in the wilderness. It was only until before her death that Wanyan realized that so-called kinship and family interests were nothing but a joke. Docility, endurance, and sacrifice were just excuses to fulfill others' desires, ultimately futile attempts at being a

271.82 Million words | 2022-08-17 05:59Update

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The Ming Scholar Fiction
The Ming Scholar

pS; Male fans welfare group!! Cao Dingjiao accidentally traveled to the late Ming Dynasty. In order to blend into the officials, Cao Dog Official single-handedly confronted an army of 200,000 bandits. Have you ever seen a civil official wielding a 100-pound wolf tooth club and wearing three layers of heavy armor? Lu Xiangsheng can only be my little brother following behind Cao Dog Official. My brother is also quite awesome, his name is Cao Bianjiao, and my uncle is named Cao Wenzhao. I am a cultured military general, also known as a Confucian general! I am a scholar with a fist, also known as a gentleman. With my writing, I can bring peace to the world, and with my martial arts, I can determine the fates of all. I can face Mongol invaders alone and suppress rebellions like a superhuman. ps

588.79 Million words | 2021-01-06 03:04Update

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Poor Scholar Becomes the Top Scorer Fiction
Poor Scholar Becomes the Top Scorer

Tired of the glint of swords and the sound of trumpets, perhaps you can savor the arduous livelihood of the grassroots in society. This book tells the story of Shen Xi, who travels through the declining impoverished families of the Great Ming Dynasty. In an era where reading is the only way to climb the social ladder, he changes his fate step by step through his efforts, ultimately reaching the peak of his life's journey. A monumental historical masterpiece that deserves your possession, Your Majesty!

1,046.66 Million words | 2022-01-25 00:53Update

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Emperor Liu Hong Fiction
Emperor Liu Hong

Internet writer Liu Hong crossed over to the Han Dynasty and became the Emperor Han Lingdi with the same name. Having suffered oppression in his past life, he swore to live only for himself in this life and become a happy but incompetent ruler. Becoming a ruler like Lingdi, who was unrivaled, was not easy for Liu Hong. Anything Lingdi had done, Liu Hong wanted to do as well; anything Lingdi had not done, Liu Hong also wanted to do. He brought all the famous beauties such as He Meiren, Wang Meiren, Cai Yan, Diaochan, Xiaoqiao, and Zhen Fu into his harem. In order to enrich his harem, he even competed with the world, building not one, but two

137.68 Million words | 2023-01-26 23:41Update

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The Supreme Hero Zhù Biāo in Water Margin Fiction
The Supreme Hero Zhù Biāo in Water Margin

The greatest tragedy for a time traveler is to be transported into a situation where his fiancée is about to be kidnapped by a group of bandits, his family is about to be killed, and even his own head is going to be chopped off. And somehow, the carefree Jiang Weimin finds himself in such a predicament. Who did he travel into? He became Zhu Biao, one of the three heroes of the Zhu family in "Water Margin," whose village is about to be attacked by Liangshan troops. How can he prevent his fiancée, Hu Sanniang, from being violated by these loathsome bandits? How can he save his family from being killed? And how can he avoid having his head chopped off by Li Kui, the Black Whirlwind? In the near future, the Jurchen cavalry will descend rapidly southward, sweeping through the Central Plains. On the eve of this turbulent era, as a young man with 21st century advanced thoughts, culture, science and technology, and management concepts, he should change history! Well, let's not talk nonsense, he should first change his own fate of being killed...

363.31 Million words | 2021-06-24 05:39Update

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Requesting to take leave: The princess intends to remarry. Fiction
Requesting to take leave: The princess intends to remarry.

Ignoring her father's opposition, she married him as the prime minister's legitimate daughter. After the wedding, she exhausted all her efforts to assist him in gradually ascending to high positions. Unexpectedly, along with the imperial edict promoting him, there was also a secret order to massacre the entire prime minister's mansion. Crawling out from a pool of blood, she witnessed a scene of him embracing another woman in his arms. With bruises all over, struggling for breath, she laughed bitterly, "Zhou Mu, as long as I have a breath left, I will make sure to tear your heart out. Even if I become a ghost, I will haunt you day and night, making the Zhou family never

287.63 Million words | 2021-04-10 17:22Update

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The Ultimate Commando Fiction
The Ultimate Commando

Sister's whereabouts unknown, Wang Lang, born in the market, decided to join the army in order to find his only relative. He didn't want trouble, but trouble always followed him. He didn't want people to look up to him, but suddenly, he found himself standing at the highest peak! Here, there is the camaraderie forged on the brink of life and death, there are many gentle beauties tempered by hardships, and there is the family bond that can never be severed. He hones his body and mind, only to protect everything! He licks his wounds, only to be wrapped in a horse's skin when he falls in

470.18 Million words | 2022-08-19 11:40Update

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Xing Tang Fiction
Xing Tang

I am the epitome of debauchery in the Tang Dynasty. I am the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty. I am the eldest son of Wu Zetian, possibly the first one to fall victim to my mother's ambitions. (Important note: Stay true to the historical context, which includes lolis, the cultivation of gentle ladies, and the fascination with mature women. If you dislike it, please refrain from entering.)

253.13 Million words | 2021-08-08 04:57Update

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No discord, no reunion. Fiction
No discord, no reunion.

What if I've traveled through time? I still need to eat, sleep, and fall in love... To survive in this unknown world, and for the sake of that one male god who looks just like the one before I traveled, I'm willing to give it my all... But, may I ask, what kind of creature is this wicked guy? Enjoying tormenting me, aren't you? Just wait until I slowly settle the score with you~~~~~~~~~~

475.55 Million words | 2021-01-20 12:56Update

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Warlord Fiction
Warlord

The people remain the same, the country remains the same, with no division between north and south. In short, in summary, there is no distinction between east and west. This is the best of times, where some people use their passion and lives to realize their dreams and find a way for the country. This is the worst of times, where many people can't see where hope lies, and before them, it's nothing but darkness. In such a grand era, a nobody from humble origins rises against the odds, singing all the way. The flags on the city walls change, Who mourns for the dried bones by the river? In the chaos of a twisted fate, laughing madly as I go, Drinking wine and playing chess in front of Emperor Xuanyuan's tomb.

108.04 Million words | 2022-03-08 22:13Update

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