Historical Fiction: Transport Yourself to the Pages of the Past If you are a lover of history, adventure, and storytelling, then historical fiction is the perfect genre to dive into. By blending real-world events with fictional characters and narratives, historical fiction transports readers to different eras, allowing them to experience the past through the eyes of captivating protagonists. In this article, we will explore some of the most beloved historical fiction novels, outstanding authors in the genre, and recommend some reputable websites to satisfy your cravings for immersive historical tales. 1. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett: Set in 12th-century England, this epic novel follows the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge against a backdrop of political intrigue, societal conflicts, and religious upheaval. Ken Follett's meticulous research and gripping storytelling make this book a must-read for any historical fiction enthusiast. 2. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: Set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel chronicles the tempestuous relationship between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler. Margaret Mitchell's vivid portrayal of the South and its transformation in the face of war has made "Gone with the Wind" a timeless classic. 3. "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of post-war Barcelona with this spellbinding tale. Carlos Ruiz Zafón intricately weaves together various storylines, centered around a forgotten book and a secret library known as the Cemetery of Forgotten Books. "The Shadow of the Wind" is a masterfully crafted novel that combines elements of historical fiction, mystery, and romance. 4. "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel: Step into the Tudor era with this multiple award-winning novel that brings to life the infamous court of Henry VIII. Hilary Mantel delves into the life of Thomas Cromwell, the king's chief minister, offering a fresh perspective on one of history's most tumultuous periods. "Wolf Hall" is a compelling read, filled with political intrigue and intimate character portrayals. 5. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon: Blending elements of historical fiction, romance, and time travel, "Outlander" takes readers on a thrilling journey through 18th-century Scotland and beyond. Follow the adventures of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse, as she finds herself caught between two worlds and two lovers. Diana Gabaldon's richly detailed storytelling will keep you riveted from start to finish. Notable Authors: In addition to the aforementioned novels, there are several acclaimed authors in the historical fiction genre worth exploring. Some of them include Philippa Gregory, Bernard Cornwell, Sharon Kay Penman, and Colleen McCullough. Each of these authors has contributed immensely to the genre, offering diverse perspectives on different periods in history. Websites for Historical Fiction Enthusiasts: If you're eager to discover more historical fiction books, connect with like-minded readers, or stay updated on the latest releases, the following websites are fantastic resources: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): This popular online community allows users to rate and review books, join reading groups, and find personalized recommendations based on their reading preferences. 2. Historical Novel Society (www.historicalnovelsociety.org): An organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the historical fiction genre, their website offers reviews, articles, author interviews, and a comprehensive list of new releases. 3. BookBub (www.bookbub.com): This website sends personalized ebook deals straight to your inbox, including a wide selection of historical fiction titles at discounted prices. In conclusion, historical fiction offers a captivating blend of history, adventure, and imagination. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a gripping tale set in the past, these recommended novels and resources will help satisfy your cravings for immersive historical storytelling. So grab a book, embark on a journey through time, and let the past come alive through the power of historical fiction.
Fifteen years ago, the Ye family suffered an accidental death, leaving the mother and child deceased, and their eldest daughter shocked into madness. Fifteen years later, Ye Nianchen, who had been seeking treatment outside, suddenly recovered and returned to the capital. With careful planning, the long-kept truth gradually emerged. Ye Nianchen's only intention was to live well and witness the magnificent unfolding of the delayed karmic retribution, fifteen years in the making!
88.87 Million words | 2021-01-29 14:24Update
In the eleventh year of Chongzhen, the Manchus broke through the borders, the bandits resurged, and the land of the Han Dynasty was on the verge of collapse. A horse bandit emerged out of nowhere, bringing peace to all corners, enlightening the people, promoting industry and commerce, exploring overseas
104.97 Million words | 2021-02-08 15:49Update
She never imagined that she had exhausted her whole life just to be good to two people, only to end up being betrayed by both of them in the end. Closing her eyes, she thought she would depart for the underworld, only to realize that she had been reborn...
143.85 Million words | 2021-11-28 10:09Update
Transferred into a marriage with a prestigious family as a mere pawn, and swiftly becoming a discarded woman - it seems luck is not on my side. What's more, I am burdened with the responsibility of taking care of two unwanted baggage, despised by their own father. Nevertheless, since I am here, I must make the best of it. This life as a discarded woman, away from the internal family conflicts and self-sufficient, is actually quite peaceful. The protagonist of this story is highly satisfied with her journey through time. However, the father of these children, why... why on earth did you have to barge in after
91.02 Million words | 2021-12-29 20:47Update
Li Tong was reborn, and he also regained his consciousness. It turned out that he had never loved or cherished her... Jiang Huanzhang made a stunning comeback. This time, he would climb even higher and become the true one above all others... Ning Yuan traveled a thousand miles: I am an expert in ruining people tirelessly... ................. This is a story in which a silver coin does not smell of copper at all.
149.44 Million words | 2021-08-16 02:25Update
The bully of the Sang family died, leaving only one, known as unfinished retribution. She, the remaining one, naturally refuses to accept, determined to continue bullying, daring the heavens to be ruthless, or she herself. However, when she avenged her enemies and walked out of the Dawang Ridge, she thought that with a little wealth, she would be safe from now on... Little did she know that the game of the great king had just begun, and experts were making moves one after another. If she didn't play along, she would become a chess piece... Hey, hey, she's the bully, she's the bully, she's the bully. Knowing oneself and the enemy, victorious in every battle, deceiving a master and laughing in the end... In short, this is a story of a domineering woman leading a high-energy man onto the official road, seeking an average official career, but titled as a bully. (This novel has a fictional historical setting, and the author has used homophones from the Southern Song Dynasty. Historians are kindly requested to silently despise. Much appreciated!)
109.80 Million words | 2020-12-07 05:12Update
If a good heart is destined to be deceived, then she is willing to abandon goodness and turn to evil. If the weak are destined to shed blood, then she is willing to retaliate with violence. In short, this is a story about a modern female psychopath who died in the modern world and was reborn in ancient China during the reign of the Tang Dynasty. She seeks revenge for the original host as the legitimate daughter of the Ming family, while joyfully dissecting the living people she dislikes. In simple terms, this is a storm caused by the legitimate daughter, Bai Qingting, in ancient times.
104.86 Million words | 2023-01-06 18:57Update
Guo Xiaoxiao comes from a working-class family in a second-tier city, where education is not a priority. With everyone busy making a living, she was sent to a sports school and trained rigorously. One day, she time-travels and finds herself in complete darkness. With numerous siblings in the family, they constantly play and have endless fun. The border situation becomes critical, with the emperor leading the battle and eventually dying. The prince ascends the throne and tries to regain the lost land. Ten years of war leave many households empty. Guo Xiaoxiao's brothers die in battle. In order to protect her family, she dons armor and goes to war, fighting to ensure their survival.
92.46 Million words | 2022-07-26 13:52Update
In the previous life, Xie Rong wanted to take over the world as a betrothal gift, promising her a prosperous and glorious era, but ended up forcing her to commit suicide at the Bronze Sparrow Platform. Upon rebirth, Xie Rong realized that instead of competing with wits and strategies to win her heart, it would be better to seize the moment and claim the beauty first. However, unexpectedly, the proud and arrogant lady always met him with hostility, vowing to fight him to the end. Thus, Xie Rong, who considered himself the most beautiful and talented man in the world and unrivaled in charm, began his arduous journey of pursuing his wife. (In short, this is a story of a man trying to win a woman's heart across a mountain, and also a story of a phoenix seeking its mate. The novel is set in a fictionalized Western Jin Dynasty, with some historical figures' names used. Please don't take it too seriously if you are a stickler for historical accuracy.)
38.74 Million words | 2022-05-25 12:51Update
Reborn into ancient times, not only did she become a mute with no ability to speak, but also suffered from an unloving grandmother, neglectful father, malicious stepmother, and the curse of causing misfortune to her entire family. Despite facing numerous hardships and challenges, she faced them head-on and resolved them one by one. Poisoning, assassinations, and framing came one after
587.72 Million words | 2023-03-15 23:12Update
After the fall of Yaoshan, there was no China; after the demise of the Ming Dynasty, there was no Huaxia. In a twist of fate, special forces instructor Wu Shaogang traveled back to the late Southern Song Dynasty. At this moment, the imperial court of Southern Song was surrounded by the Mongolian invaders, and corrupt officials held sway internally. The situation was dire, and the empire was on the brink of collapse. Amidst the vast land, the question arose: Who will determine the rise and fall? Wu Shaogang's answer was: I shall determine the rise and fall.
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Yin Yuan is reborn. However, fate treats her poorly as she is reborn right after her mother's death. But fate also favors her, as she feels that her father, brothers, and cousins dote on her more than before, making her a bit complacent. She thought she could smoothly sail through, but how can strife be avoided? There are unfavourable family members inside and jealous noblewomen outside. Although she is cherished, she is also envied. Ultimately, when that man can stand in front of her and say, 'So what if I pampered her?' she feels content.
79.31 Million words | 2022-04-13 13:21Update
In the country of Jing, talent rules the nation, and scholars are revered. In Linqi County, the declining Lin family is known as the gate to talent. Mei Xueyan is sold to Lin Sanlang as a child bride, with a humble status akin to drifting water and floating duckweed. Her sister-in-law is malicious, her mother-in-law indifferent. She is abused and dies of illness. But divine intervention grants her a second chance with the gift of 'past life memories', saving her from a wretched existence. No longer destined to be insignificant, she enters the imperial examination as a woman, breaking new ground and astonishing the world with her talent. Who says women are inferior to men? Will she overcome her wicked sister-in-law and cold-hearted mother-in-law? Will she withstand the slander and mockery of petty scholars? Will her despicable natal family extort and take advantage of her? With her wit, she composes poems and essays, laughing in the face of the little ghost king. As for her husband, Lin Sanlang... "Physically attractive and not completely devoid of kindness, but just a tasteless side of meat, an overbearing chauvinistic man. To be with him or to leave him?"
43.60 Million words | 2022-01-16 11:15Update
The nobleman is reborn, Zhongni is full of vigor, Yanzhi is already old, Sun Wu's military book is unfinished, the feudal lords are vying for power, and Jin will soon perish... As a son of man, brave and talented, once revenge is achieved, the world will be in turmoil - such is enough for a great man. At this time, looking at the verdant reeds, where is the beauty of the autumn water? In the corner of the city, the quiet lady is hesitating, the mating of the mandarin ducks is lingering - what else does a good man seek? In a world of great strife, the world is asking who will dominate. As long as the enemy is not dead, what else can the world be?
143.58 Million words | 2022-07-31 21:05Update
The birth mother was repudiated by the father, and the stepmother framed her. Is this how life should end? But for Yao Wanning, this is just the beginning. From now on, she will no longer be cautious and restrained. She vows to utterly torment the villains. A modern psychologist arrives in ancient times, where there is no shortage of family conflicts, business disputes, and palace intrigue. After all, she is the mistress of the household. PS: And there's him, who thinks he can plan and scheme, but fails in the end, simply because he doesn't know me. Well, I know him. *Sob* Just when I finally fall in love with a lady, I have to act cute, roll around, and be stubborn to marry her and become the master of the household. *** Yun Ni's completed books "Difficult to Follow Fate," "Regaining Prosperity," and "Fortuitous Time for Healing." The master of cliffhangers, rest assured and enjoy the thrill. Please collect, click, comment, and vote. Love you all.
106.91 Million words | 2021-12-04 18:35Update
New pit, live a colorful immortal life~~ Welcome to jump~~ Afu feels that in this life, she is destined to always be replaced. When something good happens, she is always replaced by others. When something bad happens, she always replaces others. Continuously being replaced, she ends up in the imperial palace. Her wish is to see less, hear less, and speak less, and peacefully survive until leaving the palace, find a honest and obedient man to marry, and live a good life in her later years. Simple wishes are repeatedly challenged, seeing things she shouldn't see, hearing things she shouldn't hear - and even saying things she shouldn't say. The person she is going to marry is not the way she first envisioned! However, perhaps the beauty of life lies in the fact that we do not know the future...
59.72 Million words | 2022-05-20 10:25Update
Waking up from a nap, Li Yao inexplicably found herself transported to the Tang Dynasty, becoming the first female emperor in Chinese history and acquiring her first male consort in life. From then on, Li Yao's life became filled with endless encounters as an empress, princess, court lady, and attendant, among others. Oh! My God! Who will come to rescue Li Yao and help her escape from this... this blissful life of having male consorts!
120.03 Million words | 2023-02-07 15:17Update
In her previous life, Situ Yingxiu was gentle and virtuous, waiting patiently for her fiance for ten years. However, in the end, she was framed and sent to prison. In order to maintain her innocence, she jumped from the hundred-foot tall white tower of Dongyuan Country and tragically died in front of everyone. Unexpectedly, she was reborn and regained her life. Situ Yingxiu, who had been given a second chance, declared, "Forget about being virtuous and gentle! I'm going to be a domineering queen! I am proud to be a strong woman!" But the reborn domineering queen was always blocked on her path to success by a quiet, mysterious, cold, and reserved male god. How could she break through his barriers?! Situ Yingxiu said, "I urgently need to enjoy life! Please move aside!" The male god glanced at her sideways and said, "Enjoy life? Does your master know about that?..." Situ Yingxiu: "..." In conclusion, every quiet, mysterious, cold, and reserved male god exists because he has yet to encounter a goddess who can make him lose control...
288.47 Million words | 2022-09-21 23:04Update
Behind every meticulous makeup, perhaps lies a treacherous heart. Chu Weilin, who crossed over to ancient times, was oppressed by her in-laws and had a difficult time. On the verge of despair, Chu Weilin had to scheme against her in-laws, causing them to disperse and lose their wealth, while she herself became an abandoned daughter, destined for a tragic fate. Upon waking up and returning to her childhood, all she wished for was a peaceful life. However, why won't those who harmed her just let her go? In her previous life's struggle, who did she become a weapon for? This time, she will personally tear apart those elegant disguises and reveal their true hypocritical nature. ------------ New book seeking care and nourishment ~~ Please come and collect tickets ~~ Along the way of nourishing the new book, you can first kill the old book ~~
127.25 Million words | 2022-04-23 00:19Update
Reborn as a princess, great! Reborn as a beautiful princess, even better! But why is this princess being neglected by her mother-in-law, unloved by her husband, and even bullied by her concubines? What did she do to deserve this? In just three years, she went from being a legendary princess of a dynasty to this! No, I won't accept the fate that comes with this body! Lu Xiaofei, a gossip reporter, is determined to completely change this situation and take control of her own destiny! Wait... why does this idiotic and bizarre princess actually seem like she's not 'someone else'? This novel is now complete. Check out my new book, 'The Great Tang Moon', a fantasy story blending historical facts and time travel in ancient China, for those interested in a seven-day tour of the Tang Dynasty.
65.45 Million words | 2020-09-18 01:26Update
Father imprisoned, huge debts at home, with no other choice, Liujing, who was once a prodigy but suppressed and tamed for six years by her parents, starts disguising herself as a man and doing everything possible to support this family. Little did she know, the man she once hurt, attacked, and provoked is also making a dramatic appearance. And that man has completely turned to the dark side now...
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