Historical Fiction Novels that Capture the Essence of New York City If you're a fan of historical fiction and intrigued by the vibrant history of New York City, look no further. This article brings you a handpicked selection of novels that beautifully capture the essence of the city that never sleeps. Whether you're interested in iconic events, remarkable characters, or the evolution of the city itself, these books will transport you to different eras, immersing you in the rich tapestry of New York's past. 1. "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr: Set in the late 19th century, this gripping novel explores the underbelly of New York City through the eyes of criminal psychologist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler. With an atmospheric depiction of the Gilded Age and a thrilling murder mystery, Carr takes readers on a journey through the city's darker corners. 2. "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Although not solely focused on New York City, this classic novel offers a captivating portrayal of the glamour and excesses of the Roaring Twenties. Fitzgerald's vivid descriptions of Manhattan's opulent parties and contrasting neighborhoods paint a vivid picture of a city in a time of great social change. 3. "Ragtime" by E.L. Doctorow: Set in the early 20th century, Doctorow's masterpiece weaves together the stories of fictional and historical figures against the backdrop of New York City. With a blend of real and imagined events, the novel captures the energy and cultural melting pot that defined the era. 4. "The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this novel is a scathing critique of the social expectations and constraints of New York's upper-class society during the Gilded Age. Wharton's exquisite prose unveils a world of passion, desire, and stifled emotions, offering a glimpse into the city's elite circles. 5. "City of Dreams" by Beverly Swerling: Swerling's epic series spans several generations, beginning with the early Dutch colonization of Manhattan in the 17th century. Through the lives of interconnected characters, this engrossing saga explores the city's transformation over time, tackling themes of love, power, and ambition. When searching for more historical fiction about New York City, consider exploring works by authors such as Caleb Carr, F. Scott Fitzgerald, E.L. Doctorow, Edith Wharton, and Beverly Swerling. Additionally, websites like Goodreads and Amazon offer lists curated by readers, allowing you to discover lesser-known gems and popular favorites alike. Immerse yourself in the allure and vivid history of New York City by delving into these captivating novels. Discover the tales of triumph, tragedy, and resilience that have shaped one of the world's most iconic cities. Happy reading!
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407.42 Million words | 2021-09-28 23:44Update
As a great Druid, Luo Yun, also known as the Wind Speaker, became a single father in the city, raising a daughter with Druid blood. His daughter, a troublesome little rascal, not only loved transforming into a bear to prank her father, but also had great enthusiasm for finding herself a stepmother. "Police officer, female student, white-collar elite, female CEO... so many stepmother options, Dad, don't be dazzled,"
121.25 Million words | 2021-01-23 13:47Update
Urban white-collar worker Liu Yunxuan obtains a magical space and resolutely returns to the countryside. With meager capital, he strives to achieve great success and ventures to the United States alone. He buys a few ranches, raises several herds of cattle and sheep, and keeps a few cute pets. He improves the ranch and studies fertilizers. If he wants to drink red wine, he brews it himself. The life on the pastoral ranch is simple and leisurely. (This book has no cultivation, no high technology, only the ordinary.)
491.86 Million words | 2020-10-26 18:48Update
See through the light dress of the campus belle, penetrate the minds of opponents, a man does not need boundless wealth, but without money, progress becomes difficult. The young farmer who just entered the university captures the heart of a beautiful woman with the power of insight, earns his first pot of gold, repairs roads for his village, and contributes to society, gradually climbing his way to the top.
307.67 Million words | 2022-01-09 22:10Update
The Little Farmer's Miraculous Encounter, Astonishing Medical Skills, and Profound Martial Arts. Cultivating crops and vegetables, cultivating herbs, honing skills, refining elixirs, seeking immortality. Beautiful women flock to him, with the stunning school flower,
278.04 Million words | 2020-10-16 19:14Update
Gu Xiaqing died a tragic death under the domestic violence of her husband Fu Guoqiang. However, she is reborn back to the age of twelve, a time when her elder sister had not been forced by their grandmother to marry the fifteen-year-old lame girl from the neighboring village. Her younger brother had not become disabled due to their second uncle and second aunt's indifference to his near-death experience. Furthermore, Baozi's parents had not married her off to the gambling and abusive Fu Guoqiang, driven by the need for a hundred yuan dowry to pay for her brother's medical expenses and
100.38 Million words | 2022-05-06 16:55Update
World's Unexplained Mysteries: 1. The ancient tombs of gods and demons have finally been excavated, but why do the skulls of each invincible deity have a foot imprint sunken into it? 2. A legendary S-class hero had the fortune to encounter two ancient mythical beings, but why were these powerful beings terrified and inquiring about the same person to the hero? The despondent and listless old man said, "I only have one wish, not to hope for someone to defeat me, but to have someone make me feel what it means to feel pain, that's all. What? You're thanking me for protecting world peace? I'm sorry, but you're mistaken. I only have one objective..." "I beg for a beating, sincerely asking for torture!" The old man touched the few strands of hair that fluttered in the wind from his nearly bald head, with a serious expression. (A million-word completed work by an author who has never abandoned a project, your satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed, please feel free to bookmark it)
199.79 Million words | 2022-08-08 23:36Update
Xu Dong, a young man who had fallen to the bottom of life, unexpectedly obtained a special ability. He could see the aura emitted by precious treasures. Since then, he began to appraise and search for treasures, surpassing ordinary people. Pearls radiate light, treasures possess aura, and life is like a play entangled with beautiful women and wealth!
255.87 Million words | 2023-02-08 10:46Update
Li Yunfei, a spoiled young master, was ordered to go to Huadu to meet his fiancée. Unexpectedly, a seductive female hooligan climbed into his bed in the middle of the night! Since then, all kinds of beautiful women flocked to him... The glamorous CEO fiancée had always wanted to call off the wedding! The cunning younger sister-in-law plotted against him in every possible way! Caught between this pair of sisters, Li Yunfei felt immense pressure!
425.16 Million words | 2022-04-30 23:34Update
Diviner Nine Ranks, penetrate all things! Exterminate demons, capture spirits, laughing arrogantly at the sky! The protagonist, Yun Shiyi, coincidentally obtains the true teachings of Liu Bowen through a fateful encounter. From then on, his surroundings are no longer peaceful, filled with continuous strangeness and endless screams!
234.01 Million words | 2023-03-08 22:33Update
On this blue planet similar to Earth, Luo Yang takes on the life of another person who shares the same name as him. How can he find a way out? Don't worry, I have the Stellar Entertainment Achievement System... Non-Korean entertainment, you can think of this book as a shadow of Earth. I hope everyone can support this book. It has been signed.
154.20 Million words | 2021-08-05 05:38Update
On the day when 22-year-old Lin Chaoxi's father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she learned the news that her long-time crush, the campus heartthrob Pei Zhi, was about to go abroad for further studies—the school he got accepted into happened to be the same one her father had given up for her. It was not until she personally knocked on the door of that ever-present memory—the Einstein mass-energy equation—that a journey of unexpected opportunities began for her... In this extraordinary adventure, Lin Chaoxi, armed with years of experience in math competitions, suddenly realized that the time she wasted, the beliefs she abandoned, the dreams left unfulfilled, the missed connections, and even her father's illness, all had the potential to be rectified when she received this unexpected favor of destiny...
290.93 Million words | 2020-12-13 15:49Update
The Chinese Dragon Special Agent Shadow, betrayed and trapped in a mission, sacrificed his life but his soul was reborn, merging into the body of a playboy who died in a car accident. In the bustling city, he started a different life with
312.98 Million words | 2023-07-01 08:33Update
Shennong Valley, a descendant of Shennong, woke up on a girl's body after an accident that caused them to fall off a cliff. Faced with a strange and brutal post-apocalyptic world, how will she cope? Lei Zhen, a descendant of the ancient martial arts family Lei, bears the responsibility of protecting the survival of Lei family in the post-apocalyptic world. How will he navigate this new world? As the post-apocalyptic world becomes more chaotic, what changes will Earth undergo? Faced with increasingly severe crises, how will humanity choose? Can the puzzle pieces of Earth come together again to form a complete and healthy planet? Stay tuned.
166.31 Million words | 2021-02-20 02:28Update
Nine died, sacrificing herself to save a child. She was deeply reluctant to go, but in order to keep living, she agreed to a contract with a being named Bai Ze. Now, she travels through various worlds, eliminating lingering attachments, in order to attain immortality. Please, angels, collect and recommend this story!
536.17 Million words | 2021-01-29 21:41Update
The divine doctor in the city, Doctor Zhen Fei, an orphan, completely changes his destiny after obtaining the supernatural powers of the Yin and Yang technique. He wins the love of the famous singer and beauty, Qiao Huizi, and gains great fame in the dark world, surrounded by various extraordinary individuals and their abilities, all entangled with the ancient secret technique of the Yin and Yang technique, engaging in a life-and-death battle. By a stroke of luck, Zhen Fei acquires the technique of pulse interruption, and subsequently discovers the mysterious connection between the five major TCM families and the Yin and Yang technique, leading him to embark on an investigation. Dr. Zhen Fei, who possesses great courage, relentlessly pursues the elusive culprit behind the attacks on his schoolmate, the campus beauty, and consecutively foils the sinister plots of the sinister ancestral demon.
27.50 Million words | 2021-11-30 20:41Update
The fallen hometown special forces hero rescues the beauty, winning her heart with his indomitable spirit. He crushes the mafia and strives to succeed in his career. In the midst of a hundred charming flowers, he indulges in the pleasures of power, wealth, and beauty. This book is purely fictional, please do not relate it to reality. ☆☆☆ The second season has already started updating, and it can be seen as a fresh beginning or as a continuation of the first season. I hope you all enjoy it. Finally, I would like to thank all the readers who took the time to read this, and I hope you will continue to support my writing. In the words of a revered author, "Whether you choose to stay or leave, I love you all." I would like to recommend a few books, as new authors like me need your support. "Blade Tower: The Divine Realm", "Six Paths of Immortality", "God-level Custodian", "The Mark of Holy Annihilation in the Online Game", "Guardian Teacher", and "The Shameless Holy Emperor".
506.78 Million words | 2022-06-06 07:07Update
Lin Hao, a loser university student, was repeatedly frustrated after graduation. He resolutely decided to return to his rural hometown to manage an orchard, escaping the noise and chaos of the city, and distancing himself from the law of the jungle and deceit. By a stroke of luck, a piece of blue ocean heart turned the small pool in his orchard into a gateway to the depths of the sea! The small pool instantly transformed into a vast fishing ground, and the loser successfully transformed into a handsome and rich man, embarking on a journey of fishing and treasure hunting! Mackerel, cod, crucian carp, tuna, squid, and rainbow trout, corals made of mother-of-pearl and red gemstones, Diving to catch shrimp, fishing with a golden spear, exchanging sunken ship treasures for money to spend.
370.04 Million words | 2021-01-02 10:24Update
[Completed] The protagonist of "Descendant of the God of Freedom", Leng Binghan, reincarnates with treasures and extraordinary abilities acquired from extorting the underworld, living leisurely... This book falls into the genre of urban reincarnation, featuring supernatural powers and a moderate amount of fantasy. However, it does not include overly exaggerated plotlines. Although anything is possible in fantasy novels, most events in the story unfold gradually based on reality. The story may include backgrounds inspired by real-life experiences or depict familiar events in condensed form. However, I would like to reiterate that this book is a work of fiction, and all events in it occur in a parallel space. Please do not interpret the story as a reflection of reality. Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental!
383.64 Million words | 2021-02-25 04:20Update
The early death of her mother, and the subsequent murders of her brothers, shrouded the Han family in a great conspiracy. When Han Jiangxue is reborn, her life is destined to be glorious! Her rebirth is not only for revenge, but also to protect her loved ones! Her glory lies not only in achieving success and fame, but also in having a life partner to weather the storms together! With the return of the legitimate daughter, she seeks a lifetime of peace and guards a lifetime of tranquility!
151.94 Million words | 2022-10-09 09:20Update
