2022 best historical fiction books

Looking for the best historical fiction books to transport you to different eras? Look no further! In this article, we will explore some of the most highly acclaimed historical fiction novels of 2022, taking you on captivating journeys through time. From gripping tales set during World War II to stories of explorations in the ancient world, these books are sure to satisfy your craving for immersive historical narratives.

1. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah
Set in the Great Depression era, "The Four Winds" brings to life the struggles of a resilient Texan woman and her family as they endure the Dust Bowl. This powerful and emotionally charged novel explores themes of resilience, love, and the lengths people will go to protect their loved ones.

2. "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn
This thrilling World War II novel follows three women who work as codebreakers at Bletchley Park, England. Uncovering a spy’s traitorous activities, they find themselves trapped in a dangerous game of betrayal and deception. "The Rose Code" skillfully weaves together historical events, complex characters, and secrets that will keep you guessing until the very end.

3. "The Arctic Fury" by Greer Macallister
Travel back to the 1850s with "The Arctic Fury," a riveting tale of an all-female Arctic expedition in search of the lost Franklin Expedition. Blending elements of mystery, adventure, and historical accuracy, Macallister delivers a captivating story that explores the strength and resilience of women in a male-dominated world.

4. "The Push" by Ashley Audrain
In this haunting exploration of motherhood and the legacy of familial trauma, "The Push" takes readers on a psychological journey through generations. Told through the eyes of a mother who questions her daughter's behavior, this novel delves into the complexities of nature versus nurture, leaving readers questioning what shapes us and what we pass on to the next generation.

5. "The Sanatorium" by Sarah Pearse
For fans of atmospheric thrillers, "The Sanatorium" delivers a chilling tale set in an isolated hotel-turned-sanatorium in the Swiss Alps. With a satisfying mix of historical intrigue and a contemporary setting, this novel combines psychological suspense, murder, and a dark past that consumes those who dare to uncover its secrets.

When it comes to finding the best historical fiction books of 2022, these suggestions are just the tip of the iceberg. For more recommendations and a deeper dive into the world of historical fiction, websites like Goodreads and BookBub offer curated lists, reviews, and user recommendations to help you further explore this rich genre. Happy reading!
Assassin Empress: Long Live the Demon Emperor Fiction
Assassin Empress: Long Live the Demon Emperor

A 21st-century top assassin traverses to a different world, transforming from a worthless waste to a genius, defying all odds as a legendary crown princess. With her unparalleled skills, she rises to fame and becomes a renowned figure. "Whether you're a woman or a man, if I like you, I'll like you." Jun Fuxiao trembles as she gazes at him, saying, "...beast...you beast!" He smiles knowingly and nods sincerely, "Yes, even if you're a beast, I'd still only like you." In the end, it's only you, it has always been you!

175.67 Million words | 2023-03-28 18:39Update

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Three Kingdoms: Signing in at the tavern, eavesdropped by Liu Bei's heart! Fiction
Three Kingdoms: Signing in at the tavern, eavesdropped by Liu Bei's heart!

Liu Yuan traveled through the Three Kingdoms, thinking that by staying in a small tavern for three years, he could return to the prosperous era he once knew. Little did he know that Liu Bei discovered his ability to hear the thoughts of this extraordinary individual. "Liu Yuan, my brother! Come with me!" Liu Bei exclaimed. I've heard of fighting with a coffin as a weapon, but never fighting with a tavern. I refuse! I choose to live a peaceful life. "Liu Yuan, do you know about the beautiful Bai Yu, Lady Mi Zhen? I will personally arrange a match for you!" Liu Bei insisted. "What? Mi Zhen!" Liu Yuan's eyes widened. Could I truly obtain the women under Liu Bei's command? Does this mean Diao Chan, Da Qiao, Xiao Qiao, Sun Shangxiang... Am I really that lustful and ungrateful? Am I really someone who can't resist a beautiful woman? Am I... fine, when do we leave?

496.51 Million words | 2022-04-11 17:11Update

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Zhang Juzheng Fiction
Zhang Juzheng

Zhang Juzheng (Four Volumes) is the winner of the 6th Mao Dun Literature Prize. It revolves around the political struggle between Zhang Juzheng and the chief minister Gao Gong, showcasing the rise and fall of various political forces within and outside the imperial court. The novel vividly portrays characters with distinct personalities such as Zhang Juzheng, Gao Gong, Feng Bao, and Consort Li. Through vivid portrayal of typical settings and careful creation of historical atmosphere, the novel exhibits a clear historical rationality, with fervent and dynamic realism, vividly presenting a vast and intricate historical scenario linked to the 'Wanli New Policies' and showcasing the image of Zhang Juzheng, a complex reformer in feudal society, as well as the inevitability of his tragic fate. This book is a massive historical novel, permeated with an elegant and rustic charm, providing readers with an enjoyable reading experience that is both enlightening and captivating. It is the perfect choice for enthusiasts of historical fiction.

54.69 Million words | 2021-04-18 18:50Update

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The Chaos of Special Forces in the Qin and Han Dynasties Fiction
The Chaos of Special Forces in the Qin and Han Dynasties

The wind and clouds are stirring in the Warring States era, as various heroes rise up. In the late Qin Dynasty and early Han Dynasty, chaos surges in this magnificent era of the Chinese nation. A special forces soldier named Cheng Wenlong emerges and plunges into this era. He seizes territories, recruits fierce warriors, becoming an extraordinary existence. This is a chaotic time and a turbulent era! Countless heroes from all directions make their appearances, and beautiful women emerge one after another. Witness how Cheng Wenlong embraces them all! And how he reaches the pinnacle of power in this chaotic era of a distorted space! Beautiful women, passion, imagination, war, not a single one can be missed! This is the era of men, the era of masculinity! A new book has been uploaded: http://www.k.com/book/.html "Super Mercenary". Brothers, go and take a

461.91 Million words | 2022-01-05 22:30Update

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The Scheme for the Republic of China Fiction
The Scheme for the Republic of China

How powerful is the fluttering of a butterfly's wings? Can it really cause a revolution? Veterinary student He Tianci accidentally travels back to the end of the Qing Dynasty, and what kind of historical development will it bring? He Tianci is not a hero, but he uses his wisdom to change the world. The Chinese nation is experiencing turbulence, and I am favored by the goddess of luck. A small figure leads a great era, experiencing miraculous encounters with horses, and the little veterinarian shows his power. He Tianci establishes himself in Fengtian, leading the rise of Northeast China, forming the Sino-German alliance, and swallowing the tiger (Japan) and wolf (Russia). The collapse of Soviet Russia and the decline of the United States. All nations will submit to China. A prosperous Chinese in Hanfu and a world where employment opportunities are measured by the Chinese level 4 test. The sons and daughters of China should be happy as the future will belong to us completely! If you readers find "Determining the Republic" good, please don't forget to recommend it to your QQ group and friends on Weibo!

454.26 Million words | 2020-07-17 05:34Update

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Dressed in brocade, he walks with a proud smile. Fiction
Dressed in brocade, he walks with a proud smile.

"Heroes of the world are born of my generation, as time hastens once we enter the rivers and lakes." Clad in white like snow, swift as the wind, finding pleasure in justice and vengeance, aiding the weak and overcoming the strong. None of these have anything to do with the protagonist and a penny. A modern commoner, his soul transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty. Attached to the cousin of renowned Zheng Guifei, he finds himself in a dimension quite distinct from both his original world and historical reality. Flintlock rifles, telescopes, anything he can think of, they all exist now? Can't you leave anything for me? Thankfully, I have a capable sister who possesses great skills. No one can take away this advantage. Witness how the resplendent leader of the Imperial Bodyguard plays his part in the rivers and lakes and laughs proudly in the imperial court. Experience a different rivers and lakes, a different form of pride.

549.96 Million words | 2022-11-21 05:45Update

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The Crafty Overlord Reigns Supreme. Fiction
The Crafty Overlord Reigns Supreme.

Jian is wicked and Xiong is mighty. In times of order, one becomes a villain; in times of chaos, one becomes a hero. In the face of the end of the world, one becomes the hope of the world, known as a cunning hero. Due to an accident, Chen Guodong, the second officer of a large ocean-going ship, abandoned a bright future and transcended to the late Southern Song Dynasty, which was on the verge of destruction. Ahead were iron horses and golden spears, while behind was a deep abyss. Looking at the world, it was a time full of opportunities. Let's witness how the cunning hero Chen Dexing saves the nation from a millennium of decline amidst the raging storm...

271.18 Million words | 2020-12-02 09:20Update

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The Wolf of the Anti-Japanese War Fiction
The Wolf of the Anti-Japanese War

A group of idealistic youth came together for a common goal - "anti-Japanese". With their passionate hearts, skillful hands, remarkable intelligence, they infiltrated enemy strongholds, killed invaders, eliminated traitors, protected national treasures, and stealthily gathered intelligence.

351.32 Million words | 2021-08-19 05:30Update

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Tribal Empire Fiction
Tribal Empire

People who travel through time always encounter thunder and lightning, but why do I just fall asleep and wake up in a different era? If I could travel, I would prefer to experience a world of magic and fantasy, a war-torn ancient land filled with warriors and immortals. How about sending me back to the primitive society? Let it be a truly primitive society, without any summoning artifacts, black technology systems, or anything like that. I want to build cities, explore knowledge, engage in fierce battles, and maybe even nurture a young lady.

183.32 Million words | 2022-10-01 16:29Update

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Reborn in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Fiction
Reborn in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

With a Soviet military base, he traveled back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire before World War I and became the second son of Archduke Ferdinand. Completed novels: Reborn as a Grand Duke in Great Britain, Reborn as an American-European Aristocrat, Reborn in the Russian Empire, Reborn in a Small European Country (ongoing). Group: [information not provided]

319.30 Million words | 2023-01-11 11:44Update

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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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Song Era Fiction
Song Era

During the flourishing of wildflowers in the capital region of the former Xia Dynasty, a powerful nation will emerge to become the hegemon. The legitimate and illegitimate son of the Lu family will illuminate the path of war, while the ninth prince of the Song Kingdom will bear the imperial power with the support of

38.67 Million words | 2020-10-19 21:33Update

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Assassin in Splendid Attire Fiction
Assassin in Splendid Attire

...... The Embroidered Uniform Guard, what do they live off? They're used for killing! Who do they kill? Those who obstruct the development of the Ming Dynasty! Deadwood officials, corrupt bureaucrats, kill! Factionalism, indulging in internal strife, kill! Falsifying imperial edicts, framing loyal subjects, kill! Selfishness, tax evasion, kill! Hypocrisy, empty talk causing harm to the nation, kill! Collusion with foreign powers, betraying the country, kill! Disrespecting the Great Ming, no matter how far, must be punished with death, kill!

316.88 Million words | 2022-09-02 12:49Update

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Marrying a Primitive Man Fiction
Marrying a Primitive Man

She admits that she is a woman without any dreams, her top three favorites are: first, vacation; second, television; third, instant noodles. She wants vacation when she is working, and even during vacation, she still wants more vacation. However, just because she is not ambitious, it doesn't mean she should be thrown into a place where it's desolate and idle, where all there is are trees and firewood, and besides her, a two-legged person, everyone else either has four legs or can fly without using their legs. She used to long for vacation every day, but now, all she longs for is a bowl, a bowl of instant noodles.

200.53 Million words | 2021-01-10 06:45Update

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The War of the Otaku Fiction
The War of the Otaku

A story about a otaku who travels back to the World War II era with incredible superpowers. In short, it's a story filled with dazzling imagery of highly intensified copper-hardened domain wall resonance to prevent vortex losses and resonance losses, electron pulse bands of light-emitting diodes and photosensitive transistors scattered by pulse-scattered semiconductor wafers, particle-illuminating semiconductor hardening and light-sensitive sensor light source hardening, as well as electromagnetic wave resistance with iron sulfate hardening, and explosion-proof dog eyes with gold-filled copper nitrate hardening. Ah~~~ my eyes! (covers eyes) ... There's a reader group created by readers: , where you can chat, have fun, and give suggestions.

413.95 Million words | 2023-01-05 16:24Update

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Being a warlord in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
Being a warlord in the Three Kingdoms

The protagonist's determination and strong fighting spirit attract numerous renowned generals and talents. They then search for a territory, develop it, and ultimately unify the world. Are such plotlines not overused?

223.96 Million words | 2022-08-07 14:01Update

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Marquis of the Great Han Fiction
Marquis of the Great Han

The Great Emperor led his army to overthrow the tyrannical Qin Dynasty and conquer the Western Chu, establishing the backbone of the Han ethnic group. The era of Wen and Jing built the mighty empire of Han and the Han Emperor. Emperor Wu of Han attacked the Xiongnu in the north, pacified the southern Yue tribes, and opened the Silk Road in the west, expanding the territory and creating the splendor of the strong Han. It is lamentable that the later generations of Han people are intoxicated with wealth and indulged in peaceful times, failing to recognize the strength of their ancestors and the glory of the Han empire. Historians of later generations sigh at the fleeting glory and the legendary downfall of the once mighty empire, leaving only a small footnote in the collapse of the first empire in Chinese history. Traveling back two thousand years, I find myself in the final years of Emperor Jing of Han, as the Marquis of Pingyang, married to the Princess of Pingyang, with the Emperor Wu of Han as my brother-in-law. At this crucial period of the thriving Han empire, Cao Shi, I, shall use my own hands to compose a new glorious chapter.

120.08 Million words | 2021-08-15 19:03Update

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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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A carpenter in the central court during the late Ming Dynasty. Fiction
A carpenter in the central court during the late Ming Dynasty.

I am a woodworker in the mountains and specialize in woodworking, carving, and lacquering. I have been fortunate to receive the favor of the late emperor, who did not overlook my modest skills and bestowed upon me the rank of a successful candidate in the imperial examinations. I have been given opportunities beyond my station and am grateful for them. I am now entrusted by the emperor

558.28 Million words | 2021-05-20 03:09Update

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Spy on the Fly Fiction
Spy on the Fly

New name, new identity, a new path of espionage. Even if it's difficult, I will soar to the highest!

193.96 Million words | 2021-01-30 13:16Update

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