Historical Fiction Books: Journey into the Past Are you fascinated by history and love getting lost in a captivating tale? If so, historical fiction books are the perfect genre for you! Combining real events with fictional characters and narratives, these books provide a unique and immersive reading experience. In this article, we will explore some exceptional examples of historical fiction books, introducing you to the brilliant authors behind them and offering insights into top websites to explore these captivating reads. 1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, this emotionally powerful novel follows the life of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who finds solace in books amidst the chaos of war. Markus Zusak's masterpiece beautifully portrays the human spirit's resilience and the power of storytelling. Prepare to be moved by this poignant tale that has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. 2. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett: Immerse yourself in the world of medieval England with Ken Follett's gripping historical saga. "The Pillars of the Earth" weaves together the lives of numerous characters against the backdrop of cathedral construction. This enthralling tale is filled with political intrigue, love, and the pursuit of power, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction. 3. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon: If you enjoy a touch of adventure, romance, and time-travel, then "Outlander" is your ideal choice. Diana Gabaldon's captivating series follows the journey of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse, who is transported back in time to 18th-century Scotland. With a rich historical setting and memorable characters, this series has captured the imaginations of readers worldwide. 4. "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel: Step into the Tudor era with Hilary Mantel's award-winning novel, "Wolf Hall." This masterpiece brings to life the political intrigue and complex life of Thomas Cromwell, advisor to King Henry VIII. Mantel's meticulous research and powerful storytelling make this book a captivating exploration of one of history's most tumultuous periods. When it comes to finding these historical fiction gems or discovering new ones, several websites offer a wealth of resources: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): An invaluable platform for book lovers, Goodreads provides recommendations, user reviews, and an active community of readers discussing historical fiction books. Discover new titles, engage with fellow readers, and create your personalized reading lists. 2. Historical Novel Society (www.historicalnovelsociety.org): For dedicated historical fiction enthusiasts, the Historical Novel Society website is a treasure trove of information. From reviews and features to author interviews and upcoming releases, this site has everything you need to stay up-to-date with the historical fiction world. 3. BookBub (www.bookbub.com): BookBub is a fantastic resource for both popular and lesser-known historical fiction books. Sign up for their newsletter, and you'll receive personalized recommendations, discounted deals, and notifications about limited-time offers. Embark on a thrilling journey through time with these remarkable historical fiction books. Whether you're a die-hard history buff or simply seeking an escape from the present, these novels will transport you to fascinating eras, breathing life into the past. Happy reading!
I want to have the world in my hands, I want to control the world. The bloodline of Huaxia spreads throughout the world, and the invincible Huaxia cavalry gallops across the land. I want to kill, Li Yuanba defies the world with his unmatched killing skills. I want to rage, the roar of the overlord can move mountains. I want to be fearless, the invincible generals defeat all clans. I want to fight, millions of iron horses marching across the world! The sound of the iron hooves resounds tragically, echoing through the sky. With the wind of killing and the rage of battle, we are the men of Huaxia. The sound of the bell and drum shakes the earth, and fierce generals fight to the ends of the world. Let's join together, with a song of Huaxia! For more exciting content, everything is in "Unrivaled Generals of the Three Kingdoms"! Readers are welcome to join "Unrivaled Generals of the Three Kingdoms". Group number: [group number].
205.11 Million words | 2021-01-25 21:38Update
After being reborn, Yu Yu escaped when her scummy father was about to sell her. With her medical skills, she struggled and eventually became the goddaughter of an old marquis. In the prosperous city of Yanjing filled with the powerful and wealthy, even a fallen signboard can hit a fifth-rank official. Everyone eagerly anticipated a good laugh at the expense of this country girl who had suddenly appeared. However, their laughter never came as the noble daughters of Yanjing were astounded by her extraordinary beauty. In anger, they plotted to give her a hard time. But the arrogant Han Xiaowang, the little tyrant of the capital, declared: "If anyone dares to touch the person I protect, watch what happens!" The noble daughters remained speechless. Yu Yu said, "Hey, we're not acquainted." Han Xiaowang replied, "That's okay, I'm acquainted with you." Yu Yu retorted, "There's a whole wide world out there. Giving up an entire forest for a twisted neck tree doesn't make much sense." Han Xiaowang chuckled, "Let me see who dares to be foolish enough to cuckold me."
189.82 Million words | 2021-05-04 01:45Update
Time travel? Alone? You guys are weak! Archaeology prodigy Ye Yu travels with beautiful sisters! It's just a casual trip, how did they inexplicably travel to the Ming Dynasty and become the emperor's teacher?! Power struggles, dangers of inheritance, foreign invasions! With their extraordinary wit, they stand tall in the court! I just wanted to live a peaceful life! Occasionally collect archaeological evidence that can't be found in the modern world! Then, gather my four companions and return to the century! Wait, did my arrival directly change history?! National grudges, beautiful women, let's see how a generation of imperial teachers stands firm in the whirlpool of history! This book welcomes brothers and sisters who love this book and history to discuss together.
430.79 Million words | 2022-09-28 13:00Update
He possessed the best strategies in all of Kyushu, annihilating the Qi kingdom, toppling the Northern Yan, all to fight for the crown prince and bring about peace. But the person who repeatedly opposed and brought him down from his position as general was surprisingly someone who had been reborn after death... Watch as he manipulates conspiracy theories, overturns the balance, and escapes unscathed through countless bloody battles.
216.75 Million words | 2022-05-27 20:24Update
A heartwarming and vibrant novel set in a military background, revolving around the love story of Tang Xiaomi and Zuo Lun.
499.90 Million words | 2023-03-13 03:34Update
Usually updates are between 9 PM and 11 PM after being released. The kingdom has an ugly princess, and before the late emperor passed away, he arranged for her marriage. On the night of the grand wedding, before entering the bridal chamber, the ugly princess timidly asked in a small voice, "Husband, do you know how to...?" The husband replied, "I probably do." You deceived me, hid things from me, hurt me, pretended to care for me, but you have never betrayed me. That's why I forgive you first, and then I will love you. A naive and sweet princess who plays dumb vs. a proud and morose boyfriend, the all-powerful general.
325.29 Million words | 2022-08-18 11:22Update
A time-space accident caused the protagonist to travel through, assuming the new identity of Zhao Kuo, who was known for his empty talk on paper for thousands of years. Don't doubt it, this is a fantasy novel, a work of imagination. However, I hope it can bring a different kind of fantasy feeling to everyone. Let's assume for a moment, if you became the hedonistic Zhao Kuo, what would you do? The first thing our protagonist did was to take advantage of Princess Zhao Ni, setting the stage for an exciting story. In the turbulent era of the Warring States, with various heroes rising, how would the new Zhao Kuo, a scion of a noble family, create his magnificent legend? If you have any opinions about the book, feel free to express them in the author's circle. I will be there to respond regularly. Circle address: http://q.k.com/t/.html.
91.30 Million words | 2021-11-08 15:01Update
Ajio has a dull personality and despises men. Since childhood, her only goal has been to marry her beloved. Anyone who dares to stand in her way will be chopped... But later on, her beloved falls in love with someone else. Will she chop him as well? The story is not tragic, with trivial family matters in the beginning and melodramatic twists later on. Various scumbags are exposed and even the emperor can be chopped. The male lead undergoes character development, while the female lead has a violent temper and frequently resorts to chopping people!
486.18 Million words | 2020-09-07 10:19Update
For the fortune teller, serving the emperor above, comforting the people below. For the general, guarding against foreign enemies, ensuring domestic stability. They knew each other since they were young, accompanying each other through the years. Eventually, one became a general, the other a prime minister, assisting the monarch together. Originally, they were meant to complement each other, harmony between the battlefield and the court. Skillfully directing the nation's affairs, wielding power that influenced the world. However, a sudden incident resulted in one being gravely injured and losing their memory, while the other was humiliated and banished. Three years later: He emerged as the top scorer in the imperial examination, gaining fame throughout the land. Ascending the heights, he was appointed as the prime minister, standing above ten thousand people. Yet, in the end, it was all for one person.
291.97 Million words | 2021-12-27 15:09Update
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
With the time-traveling of Zhao Haochen, the history teacher from a later generation, Chen Mo, a eunuch in the Ming Dynasty palace, not only gained memories from the future but also possessed something that shouldn't appear in a eunuch's crotch. Is it a blessing or a curse? Some say that the downfall of the Ming Dynasty was not caused by Emperor Chongzhen but rather by Emperor Wanli. Is this really the case? In his book "Fifteen Years of Wanli," Huang Renyu writes, "In the fifteenth year of the Wanli reign, on the surface, it seems like peace has
43.40 Million words | 2021-11-18 07:44Update
War has always been serious and brutal, but I brought new elements to it - innocence and naivety. However, from a different perspective, they became whimsical and unimaginable! The various tactics I devised appeared magical in the eyes of my opponents; they simply couldn't grasp my thinking because I am not of this era! Additionally, I possess an almost supernatural territory system that allows me to turn war into a game that can be replayed. Therefore, I am invincible!
388.20 Million words | 2022-03-10 12:56Update
Crossing over to the Song Dynasty and finally finding love. My wife is sharp yet gentle, while my younger sister-in-law is blossoming with potential. A beautiful life awaits me... Wait a minute! The first year of Xuande? The emperor is Zhao Ji? The bandit, Wang Qing, is about to attack? I also have two edgy little cousins? And... my tank is out of fuel... ... Book club: If you follow me, if you follow me, I'll show you some... explicit content...
82.77 Million words | 2022-08-05 21:00Update
The wealthy sorcerer Wang Bao Yu, who was transported to the Three Kingdoms, only wanted to find a way back to modern times. He had no intention of altering history with just a few flaps of his butterfly fan. The three visits to the thatched cottage, borrowing arrows with straw boats, and the fire at Red Cliff were all events he had only read about in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." Determined to follow the course of history, despite his lack of knowledge and skills, Wang Bao Yu unintentionally plunged the Three Kingdoms into chaos, leaving historians in tears... The Sorcerer's Book Club warmly welcomes readers to join!
369.89 Million words | 2021-02-02 20:53Update
The ruler called them "ant thieves", the aristocratic families called them "moth thieves", only the common people called them the Yellow Turban Army. The Yellow Turban Army was tragic. Emperor Fu Song, Zhu Jun, stepping on the countless white bones of the Yellow Turban soldiers, climbed to power, claiming it was for the sake of pacifying the world. The Yellow Turban Army was heroic. Liu Bei, stepping on the countless white bones of the Yellow Turbans, transformed from a commoner to an official, tearfully saying, "All for the sake of the people." The Yellow Turban Army was helpless. Cao Cao, relying on the 300,000 Yellow Turban defectors in his hands, leapt to become the greatest warlord
99.88 Million words | 2022-04-01 18:04Update
The ordinary otaku man traveled back in time to the Qing Dynasty and became the fourteenth son of Emperor Kangxi, Yin Zhen. He developed agriculture, promoted Western learning, established a fleet for overseas trade, and expanded foreign commerce. In his pursuit of the throne, Yin Zhen resorted to forceful methods, which earned him the deep resentment of his siblings. Despite their relentless efforts, they could only suffer defeat and grin and bear it in the face of his power. Witness how Yin Zhen transforms the Qing Dynasty and creates an era of innovation and prosperity. The clash of strategies and schemes in the fight for succession
203.58 Million words | 2021-04-03 10:07Update
"I'm Ji Yu!" "Okay! Actually, my name is Liu Zhang, also known as Ji Yu!" When Ji Yu realizes that he has become the pitiful Liu Zhang, what choices will he make? Let us wait and see! ---------------------------- Brothers, Qingfeng's new book is now open for recommendations and collections.
4.64 Million words | 2023-03-03 10:14Update
In the Three Kingdoms where heroes abound and strategists pour like rain, ordinary modern individuals emerge, becoming warlords, and subsequently subduing all rivals, cleansing the land, and achieving an immortal imperial legacy!
208.50 Million words | 2021-03-22 13:23Update
"The King's Adorable Concubine" has thrilling and captivating plot twists that were skillfully written by the author, Yin Mei Hu. You can read the latest refreshing and clean chapters of this novel for free on the Qidian platform.
548.80 Million words | 2023-05-27 16:47Update
Book Club Group Number: The old version of the introduction has been cut due to its excessive length and is now suspended from a tree.
281.53 Million words | 2022-05-29 03:17Update
