Christian Historical Fiction: Rediscovering World War II through the Power of Story World War II remains one of the most gripping and important periods in human history. It is a time filled with incredible acts of heroism, heart-wrenching stories of survival, and the resilience of the human spirit. For readers interested in exploring these events through the immersive lens of Christian historical fiction, there are numerous captivating novels that bring this era to life with faith-filled narratives. In this article, we will delve into some of the best Christian historical fiction books set during World War II, highlighting both renowned authors and recommended websites for further exploration. One notable author in this genre is Francine Rivers. Known for her compelling storytelling and deep spiritual insights, Rivers has written several novels that touch upon World War II. Her book "The Scarlet Thread" follows two women, one living during the war and the other in present times, as they discover the redemptive power of God's love and the tangled threads that connect their lives. Another must-read author is Sarah Sundin, who expertly weaves faith and history in her World War II novels. "The Sea Before Us" is the opening book in her "Sunrise at Normandy" series, which explores the lives of the three Paxton brothers serving in the US Navy. Sundin's books tackle themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the importance of finding hope amidst the chaos of war. For those seeking a variety of Christian historical fiction novels set during World War II, a visit to websites such as Goodreads or ChristianBook can provide an extensive list of recommendations from fellow readers. These websites allow users to explore diverse titles, read reviews, and even participate in forums dedicated to discussing Christian fiction. Additionally, readers may find it beneficial to explore the online presence of publishers specializing in Christian fiction. Publishers like Bethany House and Tyndale House offer dedicated pages on their websites for historical fiction, where readers can discover new releases and explore the rich catalogue of World War II novels through author profiles and book summaries. As readers delve into the world of Christian historical fiction set during World War II, they will not only be entertained by powerful and emotive storytelling, but also find themselves with a renewed appreciation for the men and women who sacrificed their lives for freedom. These novels offer a unique perspective, highlighting the individuals who relied on their faith during one of the darkest periods in history, reminding readers of the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption. In conclusion, Christian historical fiction set during World War II provides a compelling means to rediscover this tumultuous period. Authors like Francine Rivers and Sarah Sundin expertly blend faith and history, resulting in captivating novels that resonate with readers. Websites such as Goodreads and ChristianBook offer an extensive range of recommendations and reviews, while publishers like Bethany House and Tyndale House provide access to a wealth of novels through their websites. So, take a journey through the power of story and uncover the hidden tales of faith within the crucible of World War II.
Mysterious solar eclipse, eerie time travel! Facing the magnificent landscape of the end of the Han Dynasty, renowned heroes and beauties who have left an indelible mark in history, formidable yet enigmatic adversaries, where should Wang Xu go from here...
259.38 Million words | 2022-01-22 10:56Update
In the second year of the Yonglong era of the Great Zhou Dynasty, a flourishing era conceals underlying concerns. The nobles and officials are adorned with colorful attire, while civil and military officers face the fiery trials. Internal strife between factions persist both in the north and south, while external threats loom on the nine borders. This is both the best and the worst of times. The key lies in how one navigates through it. With courage and perseverance, watch me embrace a resolute and elegant path, striving to change the course of the heavens! This is a historical narrative that nurtures the political environment, and I ask for your support, my friends. Join the loyal readers' group of Rui Gen for discussions and updates.
814.36 Million words | 2021-09-24 02:31Update
Li Yunya traveled to the late Ming Dynasty with a space courier email and met the seventeen-year-old Prince Zhu Youjian. From then on, they shouldered the heavy responsibility of helping the handsome emperor save the Ming Dynasty. Together, they conquered the northeast, pacified Mongolia, captured Korea, vanquished Japan, regained Taiwan, and occupied Southeast Asia. They vied with the Dutch and the Japanese Empire in the four oceans! [This story is lighthearted and absolutely not abusive] [The focus of the story is on the protagonist's emotions and plot development, and I have tried my best to adhere to the historical context. I ask the historians for their understanding]
165.98 Million words | 2022-06-08 15:18Update
The Chronicle of a Time Traveler's Struggle in Late Ming, from a lowly martial artist to ruling the world! It all began in the year 1639, the twelfth year of the Chongzhen reign in the Great Ming Dynasty. Zhang Xianzhong surrendered and revolted again in Gucheng, while Li Zicheng resurfaced in Shangluo after two years of hiding. Wu Sangui had just been promoted as the commander-in-chief of Ningyuan. The most pivotal battle between Ming and Qing, the three-year-long Battle of Songjin, had just commenced. Watch me reclaim the empire, and establish the Han dynasty once more.
286.45 Million words | 2021-03-12 08:36Update
A dual master of the century, time-traveled to ancient times. No ring, no system, no wise old man with a white beard, not even the memories of this world. Damn the heavens, starting with nothing, not even knowing who I am, how am I supposed to play? With a grumbling stomach and a heart full of frustration, Tang Ning couldn't help but raise his middle finger: Damn it! A projectile flew from the sky and hit him right on the forehead. Before fainting, he only wanted to ask one question: Who the hell put a stone in the embroidered ball for a thousand knives to kill?! When he opened his eyes again, there was a maid with a smiling face like flowers saying, "Young Master, the young lady is requesting your presence!" There was a woman with captivating eyes and beautiful features saying, "Beloved, this concubine greets you!"
246.98 Million words | 2023-06-13 20:40Update
The clouds emerge from the dragon, the wind arises from the tiger, fame and fortune mingled with dust and soil. Looking at the Divine Land, the people suffer, fertile lands for a thousand miles lay barren. Surveying the world, the Hu (nomadic tribes) dominates, but the heavenly path is incomplete, and a commoner must rectify it. A true hero, forsaking his parents, only for the people, not for personal gain. With a steel sword in hand, ninety-nine strikes will end the lives of the Hu, with no respite. I, a noble man, am I to be a puppet for the Tartar invaders? A valiant warrior drinking from a bowl of wine, on a thousand-mile journey, never turning back. The golden drums resound, the multitude roars, vowing not to cease until the Yellow Dragon is vanquished! ........... In the eleventh year of the puppet Qing Dynasty's Shunzhi reign, a Han man named Zhou Shixiang from Xinhui, Guangdong declared, "I, as a man of the Han lineage, will never be a slave!"
200.35 Million words | 2022-01-12 23:19Update
This is the best of times, with sprawling railways, roaring locomotives, and flowing gold molding into towering skyscrapers; this is the worst of times, where in the dense darkness of those skyscrapers, there is opposition between the north and the south, immense disparities in wealth, and the survival of the fittest. To avoid being trampled within the shadows of those skyscrapers, one must climb to the glorious pinnacle and trample everything beneath their feet. In this tumultuous and troubled era, shrouded in noise and unrest...
579.37 Million words | 2022-08-18 12:39Update
The modern soldier accidentally traveled back in time to the period of the War of Resistance Against Japan and ended up as a foolish soldier. Witness how this foolish soldier disrupts the plans of the Japanese army. "Make sure to kill that dumbass!" said a high-ranking Japanese officer. "What is that dumbass up to today? Why haven't you sent someone to follow him?" said the political commissar. "Don't let the dumbass find out! If he does, we're done for," whispered a collaborator while doing something nefarious. "My troops have run out of bullets. Please send some to the outskirts of the city," wrote the dumbass soldier to the Japanese officer in town. Per the request, the novel's official title has been changed from "Dumbass Resists Japan" to "The Legend of the Spirit of Resistance Against Japan." ............... Ladies and gentlemen, witness the humorous resistance of the dumbass soldier. I recommend a book called "The Super University President."
229.55 Million words | 2020-07-17 02:35Update
During the reign of Emperor Daoguang of the Qing Dynasty, foreign powers watched closely, the country's gates were wide open, and China faced a once-in-three-thousand-years unprecedented change. The fate of a hundred years of decline, is it truly unavoidable? A returned medical doctor with the sole desire to treat the sick, save lives, and make money, tragically finds himself transported to Victorian-era Britain under the rule of Queen Victoria. Despite being thousands of miles away, he sounds the clarion call for China's reform and rise, ushering in a new era... This is a turbulent era, filled with brutal and intense modern wars, brewing European revolutions. Great leaders shape history, while ordinary people create history. A grand and captivating century's painting, both majestic and poignant, is about to unfold... Welcome to join the reader group for this book.
575.38 Million words | 2020-07-15 10:48Update
The fierce gale roars, sweeping across thousands of miles, where horse hooves tread, lies the mighty Tang Empire!
354.12 Million words | 2020-08-16 15:40Update
In the rainy season of the 24th year of the Jian'an era, Guan Yu flooded seven armies of Cao Wei, captured the Cao Wei general Yu Jin, and besieged Cao Ren in Fancheng, shaking the whole nation. At this moment, the Wei King Cao Cao was alarmed and intended to retreat from Xuchang with the emperor. At this moment, those who harbored loyalty to the Han Dynasty believed that the revival of the Han Dynasty was at hand. Meanwhile, Sun Quan, who was envious of Liu Bei, was plotting a scheme against Guan Yu. If this scheme succeeded, it would be enough to drag Guan Yu, who was admired by all, into the abyss. And the one who could influence the success of this scheme was none other than Mi Fang, who was stationed in Jiangling to guard Guan Yu's rear. Just at this moment, a soul from the future transmigrated into Jiangling and became the only son of Mi Fang. Will there be war or surrender? The fate of the world changes as a result.
190.01 Million words | 2021-10-26 16:59Update
After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, Liu Tianshu, a student majoring in History at Yenching University, evacuated from Beiping with his classmates. Originally intending to return to his hometown, due to various reasons, he joined the anti-Japanese forces and embarked on a magnificent and turbulent career in warfare.
82.45 Million words | 2021-11-29 09:30Update
In that year, the sky was still blue and the water was still clear. Chrysanthemums were just flowers, and cucumbers and black fungus were only for eating. As for beautiful girls, they were all natural. Those who weren't natural, as long as they were willing to spend money, could openly engage in play... It was in that year that Li Anran arrived in the Tang Dynasty. Compared to other time-travelers, Li Anran was fortunate. Not only did he travel to the Tang Dynasty, but he could also travel back to the modern era...
68.36 Million words | 2021-07-14 23:11Update
The magnificent ironworks, trains burning charcoal, steam-powered repeating crossbows, submarines with a mix of steam engines and batteries, alcohol-powered tanks, air forces with hot air balloons that block out the sun, and parasail troops wearing chestnut-colored hats. In this chaotic era, lives of great vigor unfold. From slaves to gladiators, and then to powerful generals of the bourgeoisie's armed forces, leaders of mercenary groups, his army comprised of Mongolian light cavalry, Spartan warriors, samurai, Mamelukes, Nordic pirates... Under his support, the emperor ascends the throne, enemy nations succumb to his iron hoof. There are also female protagonists, sometimes gentle and virtuous, sometimes whimsical and willful, sometimes sincere and kind, and sometimes cunning and deceitful. This is an era of iron, an era of enlightenment.
5.08 Million words | 2021-07-08 05:51Update
By chance, Dong Ku returned to the war-torn Three Eastern Provinces where the Japanese invaders ravaged the land and China sank into despair. Dong Ku was about to face a total war that would require the sacrifice of millions of Chinese sons and daughters. In this great era, as a special forces soldier, what could Dong Ku do? What could he achieve? Guerrilla warfare, united front, revitalizing China... Many years later, on the Chinese land where the smoke of war had dissipated, people would pass down the words of that man known as the War King: "I just want to sacrifice a little less!" PS: This book is dedicated to the martyrs who fought against the Japanese. Whether they sacrificed their lives or are still alive, they are the greatest in our hearts. Readers who like this book can join the discussion group, group number: [group number].
104.40 Million words | 2023-03-28 07:10Update
Every morning; update. Yueying has transmigrated into the Miss of the Chengen Duke's Residence. Her father is Tong Guowei, and her eldest sister is the Imperial Noble Consort. Their family is from the maternal side of the emperor and is highly favored by the emperor, earning the title of "Half a Life of Tong." They enjoy wealth and glory throughout the Kangxi era. Born at the peak, Yueying never had the opportunity to struggle in her lifetime, enjoying a life of stable victory. However, just as Yueying was about to discuss marriage for the third time, the Imperial Noble Consort suddenly issued an imperial edict, demanding that she stop discussing marriage. It is said that it is because the Imperial Noble Consort's life is nearing its end, and she instructed her family to send her sister into the palace to continue the family's favor... In history, Kangxi treated the imperial harem with love and generosity, making him a master of diplomacy.
52.37 Million words | 2020-12-24 02:05Update
In 1908, a turbulent time began; insignificant warlords flourished like fish in water. Wang Hengyue never dreamed that he would inexplicably travel back in time for a package of counterfeit goods. Well, since fate arranged it this way, there must be a reason. Being a small warlord isn't so bad when you think about it. In my domain, I call the shots! Rong County's independence, leading the way for national independence, that's what I did! Breaking through Chengdu and establishing the "Great Han Sichuan Military Government," that's also my doing! The second revolution, protecting the nation and upholding the law, broadcasting nationwide, achieving Sichuan's independence, that's still my doing. To be precise, it was my meticulous planning behind the scenes!
334.10 Million words | 2020-08-07 18:57Update
At the lowest point of his life, Gaoyang received an opportunity to change his fate. Without hesitation, Gaoyang firmly grasped it! Through the exchange of resources between two different time and space dimensions, Gaoyang became wealthy and transformed his own and his family's mundane lives. "What do you desire the most?" Gaoyang smiled and said, "What I desire the most is to obtain countless energy points and bring out everything from the Origin Point!" This is a story of an ordinary person changing his own destiny.
574.79 Million words | 2022-05-23 16:10Update
The idle prince, not the wise prince, Zhao Yan crossed over and became the third son of Emperor Yingzong of the Northern Song Dynasty. Originally notorious, he had no ambition to compete for fame and fortune, only wanting to be a leisurely prince, drinking wine, enjoying fine food, and having a few beauties by his side would make it even more perfect. However, as a person from the future, Zhao Yan's words and actions were like a flashlight in the night among the people of ancient times, emitting a dazzling light. Whether it was the various items he brought with him when he crossed over or his own talents, Zhao Yan inadvertently attracted everyone's attention and gradually changed the situation between the Song, Liao, and Xia dynasties. When the Song people looked back many years later, they suddenly realized that their life trajectory had been led in a different direction by this idle prince, Zhao Yan.
321.43 Million words | 2021-10-20 13:31Update
【China Dream Essay Contest Entry】 In an unexpected incident during an archaeological excavation, Li Jie was transported to the Tang Palace a thousand years ago by a mysterious jade seal. With an arrogant attitude, he overshadowed Emperor Li Zhi and became a great presence in the palace. Unfortunately, being born as Yang Guifei's son and having the bloodline of the despised Emperor Yang, he still had no connection to the tempting imperial throne. However, that didn't matter. With the foresight of a time traveler and the various knowledge gained from his internship in archaeology, Li Jie skillfully guided the mighty Tang Dynasty like a powerful war chariot, carving out his own domain during his heroic expeditions. Of course, with a sharp weapon in hand and the beauty of a woman's lap to rest on, he was ready for any challenge that came his way.
305.43 Million words | 2020-09-02 13:13Update
