If you're a fan of European historical fiction, you've come to the right place! This article is your one-stop guide to discovering the most captivating novels set in Europe's rich history. From epic love stories to political dramas and thrilling adventures, European historical fiction offers a vast array of literary gems waiting to be explored. So, without further ado, let's dive into the world of captivating storytelling and transport ourselves to bygone eras. One highly acclaimed author in this genre is Ken Follett, known for his sweeping historical epics. His masterpiece "The Pillars of the Earth" takes readers on a journey through 12th-century England, intertwining the lives of various characters in the backdrop of the construction of a grand cathedral. It's a gripping tale filled with political intrigue, romance, and the struggle for power. Another must-read is Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall," the first installment of her Thomas Cromwell trilogy. Set in Tudor England during the reign of King Henry VIII, this novel offers an intimate portrayal of the complex and influential Thomas Cromwell, charting his rise to power and the tumultuous political landscape of the time. For those interested in World War II and its aftermath, Markus Zusak's "The Book Thief" is a heart-wrenching yet beautifully narrated story set in Nazi Germany. Through the eyes of a young girl named Liesel, readers are taken on a journey that explores the power of literature and the resilience of the human spirit. If you prefer stories from a different part of Europe, Isabel Allende's "The House of the Spirits" offers a vibrant and enchanting depiction of Chile's turbulent history. Blending magical realism with political drama, Allende transports readers through generations, illuminating the impact of social and political upheavals on individual lives. To deepen your exploration of European historical fiction, there are several online resources available. Goodreads.com is a fantastic platform where book enthusiasts share their recommendations and reviews. Their historical fiction section provides a curated list of the genre's best works, allowing you to discover new authors and titles tailored to your preferences. For a more in-depth analysis of European historical fiction, websites like HistoricalNovels.info offer comprehensive book lists categorized by era, country, and themes. You can explore a range of options, from ancient civilizations to medieval times, Renaissance to the Victorian era, and beyond. In conclusion, European historical fiction offers a captivating window into the past, allowing readers to immerse themselves in richly detailed worlds filled with intrigue, romance, and adventure. Whether you're yearning for medieval castles, royal courts, wartime tales, or stories of political upheaval, there's a treasure trove of novels waiting for you. So grab a cup of tea, curl up with a good book, and let the past come alive through the power of European historical fiction. Happy reading!
At the end of the Tang Dynasty, separatist forces arose, plunging the country into turmoil. Within the city of Suzhou, an old and rundown inn quietly changed hands. Its new owner, once a small surgeon, was driven to despair after being murdered by an angry patient. With a heart full of disillusionment, he no longer wished to lay his hands on the dusty scalpel. In this life, he only aspired to be a contented shopkeeper, with no grand ambitions, facing the vast sea as the flowers bloomed in spring...
96.70 Million words | 2022-08-13 23:55Update
After being reborn, Kang Yan discovered that some people and things were not as simple as she had thought in her previous life, such as the double demise of her parents, and the trapped souls in her Night Blossom. Woman: Sir, even though I helped you be reborn, haven't we settled our debts? In this lifetime, I just want to take good care of my flowers. Please don't stick to me like this, okay? Man: Well, shouldn't I repay you for saving my life with my body? Woman: Uh, are you sure you want to repay me with your "
164.81 Million words | 2022-02-16 13:01Update
It is said that there are many rumors in front of the widow's door, but Yan Su feels that there are also many rumors in the backyard of the marquis's mansion. Dealing with troublesome concubines and avoiding conspiracies, she can't do without using tactics if she wants to survive. While Yan Su was focusing on dealing with various rumors in the backyard, she said, "Oh, Marquis, can you let go of your hands around me?" ********* Scene one: Yan Su grabbed her collar and looked guardedly at Marquis Shen in front of her. Marquis Shen raised an eyebrow, a smile playing at the corners of his eyes and lips. "Don't block me. Do you not remember who it was that sneaked under my bed to peep while I was bathing?" Scene two: Y
289.12 Million words | 2021-09-02 16:20Update
Special Forces soldier Lu Chen, involved in a dispute by accident, transforms into the heir of Tang Dynasty's General's Manor after death. As a time-traveler with numerous advantages, how can he settle for mediocrity? With his wisdom, Lu Chen embarks on a journey to dominate the world in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. "Compare poetry with me? In my previous life, I was well-versed in Tang poetry and Song lyrics!" "Is this the legendary Yang Guifei? So fat!" "Oh? The An Lushan Rebellion is coming? Then I must recruit soldiers and buy horses too!" "I've said it so many times, I don't like your so-called beauties! I prefer them slim!!!"
571.89 Million words | 2023-06-20 06:41Update
As they faced imminent defeat, a public love letter opened the curtain to the life-and-death choices of four comrades at the Nationalist Army Medical School. Underground party member Xiao Zhuoran struck first, betraying his classmates and becoming a rising star of the new regime. Cheng Xianjue, persuaded by Wang Yishi, took the first step and joined the uprising at Fengyu Bridge. Wang Yishi, coerced by secret agents, persuaded Zheng Huoshan to join the uprising with guns in hand, but they were both captured by an unfortunate
240.49 Million words | 2022-03-26 13:43Update
She was his queen, yet he hated her to the core. His dark eyes filled with malice, he cruelly broke her bones and abandoned her, going to the palace of his sister, where she was met with endless torment and trampling. Her sister, a master of deception, joined forces with the palace concubines to continuously plot against her, with his active participation, ruthlessly ravaging her body and soul. The unbearable pain of losing their unborn child eventually compelled her to leave decisively! He thought that what was missed was just a moment, but as he looked back in haste, he realized that what was missed was a lifetime. (This story is tragically cruel, please have some tissues ready.)
173.97 Million words | 2020-08-08 10:58Update
"Encounter once in a millennium, meet once in a millennium. Thoughts of spring in a night, blossoming in a night!" Joining the military, seizing power, and supporting the imperial cause, navigating amidst numerous beauties, fulfilling one wish after another, leaving behind countless beautiful stories... [Book Club:] New book "Fatal Beauty" has been released, click the link below to enter.
4.29 Million words | 2020-07-15 15:41Update
A modern-era soldier who travels back in time to the period of the War of Resistance Against Japan, bravely breaks through the enemy's gunfire and rescues twelve soldiers from the clutches of the Japanese devils. To protect a secret, they form a bond as brothers in life and death. Amidst the clashing forces against the Japanese invaders, their youth is stained with blood, and they unfold a thrilling and perilous chapter.
90.25 Million words | 2020-07-16 04:06Update
"The shame of the Jingkang incident is not yet wiped away; the hatred of the loyal subjects, when will it be extinguished? Shen Tuo, a high-ranking official of the Republic, possesses the body of the captured Emperor Qinzong of Song. Witness how he turns the tide, revives the old mountains and rivers, resurrects the flourishing era depicted in the 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' scroll, and restores the Great Song Dynasty."
140.06 Million words | 2022-08-02 16:16Update
At the age of ten, I began reading the Three Kingdoms. It has been ten years now, and my admiration for the heroes of the Three Kingdoms has grown strong. By a fortunate coincidence, this young man has returned to the Three Kingdoms. Though originally a lowly individual, I have an extensive knowledge of the Three Kingdoms, aware of past and future events. I desire to assist Liu Bei in unifying the world. However, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, and others are all different from what I know. In a moment of uncertainty, I do not know who is good and who is evil. Within this world, there are those who fight for their survival, those who resort to any means for their beliefs, even accepting eternal infamy, and those who take risky actions for personal gain. Who among them will have the last laugh, I wonder!
424.76 Million words | 2021-09-28 14:38Update
The fallen royal member of the Flame Dragon Empire, Xuan Yuan Yi, relies on his iron-handed tactics to revive his family. However, he unintentionally creates enemies amidst the bloodshed. On the day of his family's revival, he is betrayed by the vengeful daughter of his enemy and falls into the role of a chef. With the support of his lover and a hidden wise man, he fights against foreign invaders, rights the wrongs of thieves, and conquers the world with a kitchen knife in hand. In the end, he becomes a renowned emperor for all eternity.
462.79 Million words | 2023-04-17 11:55Update
This is an era of beauty. This is an era of outstanding ministers. This is an era where poets lead in elegance. Here, there is Zhang Sanying, who marries the peach and apricot to the east wind. Here, there is Liu Sanbian, who endures trading fame for a life of simplicity and sings in a low voice. ..................................... This is the third year of Renzong Jingyou in the Great Song Dynasty. In this year, a dandy came. He didn't want to be an outstanding minister, nor did he want to be a poet. He only wanted to be a carefree private detective with a reputation that fills the world.
384.40 Million words | 2021-05-17 02:50Update
In the second year of the Great Jin Dynasty, Prince Dai, who had just recovered from a serious illness, arrived in Chang'an City. He flipped through history books and finally came to a conclusion: this was a dynasty unfamiliar to him, but possibly a dynasty he was familiar with. With the emperor's order to conquer Goguryeo, Baekje, and Korea, and the construction of the Grand Canal, as well as a series of national policies to pacify the south, he seemed to grasp something... an alternative history! Please don't take it as fact, thank you all! Regular group.
169.21 Million words | 2022-11-14 04:27Update
There are said to be more than ten heroes in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and they are all remarkable. Da Shaniao scratches his nose and sneers, squeezing out a word from the corner of his mouth: trash. It is said that Li Yuanba is the top hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties... Da Shaniao extends his middle finger downwards, showing great disdain: Looking like a monkey and being considered the first in a great country, isn't that embarrassing?... In the mountains, there is no tiger, and the monkey claims to be the king. Da Shaniao lazily utters this saying, with profound implications. Which dynasty had the most beautiful women? Of course, it was the women of the great Sui Dynasty. Let's not
225.36 Million words | 2021-10-18 14:19Update
Standing on the Afghan battlefield in the year X, bearded Muhammad had a serious look on his face, shouldering his RPG. Under the relentless pounding of tanks, the bombardment of doe-eyed bombers, and the roaring of the Shule River, the Afghan guerrillas would never surrender! They drove out the Soviets and liberated Afghanistan! They defeated India's "Triple A" and dominated South Asia! By accident, Muhammad became the de facto ruler of Afghanistan. By accident, he was pushed into the position of Pakistan's president by the military coup. And by accident again, Muhammad partitioned India into several pieces, leaving only a tiny piece for Triple A. Even the American aircraft carrier task force was swept back to the United States by the roaring waves of the Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean became Muhammad's backyard!
314.34 Million words | 2021-10-05 08:00Update
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
Li Xiaofeng, the little celestial soldier who enjoyed the temporary arrangements of the Heavenly Court in the South Gate Transmission Room, was cruelly persecuted and transported to Russia in the year. Once a little celestial soldier, now Andrei with a red star on his head and revolutionary red flags hung on both sides, relying on his celestial power to summon winds and rain, he carried the magnificent revolutionary tide and joined Comrade Lenin in causing revolution. What? You say Bolsheviks are atheists? Buddy, your ideas are outdated. I am an immortal being, believing in a god means believing in myself! With the sword of slaying immortals in my right hand and the treasure-gathering basin in my left hand; fighting against the White Army, wiping out the rebels, doing business, and engaging in the economy, I have to handle both sides. Resist the great purge, fight against Stalin's factional struggles. A golden dragon is not a pond fish, I am born with talents and will surely be useful. Even as a humble little celestial soldier, I can become an excellent Soviet cadre in the new era!
55.93 Million words | 2021-09-24 19:31Update
Master of Weapons in the Heroic Legend of the Northern Song Dynasty! Breaking the Khitan, exterminating the Western Xia! Severing the roots of chaos, the Jurchens and Mongols shall not prevail! Taming Tibet, reclaiming the Western Regions! Washing away the shame of the Tang dynasty, retaliating against the Abbasid Caliphate, the prestige of the Chinese nation resonates across distant lands! The strength of the Great Song surpasses the prosperous eras of the Han and Tang dynasties, unparalleled in history! ……………… What is a master of weapons? A true master of weapons not only excels in crafting unique and sharp weaponry, but also surpasses the capabilities of those who wield them! – "The Weapons Compendium of the Great Song? by Lu You"
110.28 Million words | 2020-08-15 03:07Update
This is a frustrating story, with a storyline that makes one want to vomit. Famous quote from Qian Xiaoji: As a time-traveler, my dream is not to die too early. Random passerby A: County Lord, I have something to report! Please help me resolve it! Random passerby B: County Lord, there was a strong wind last night and my pet pig ran away. Please help me resolve it! Random passerby C: I'm just passing by, please ignore me... Qian Xiaoji: I hate passersby the most. Everyone, beat him up! How dare he enter the county government and not leave any grievances, does he think I became the County Lord for nothing?
18.47 Million words | 2021-05-03 19:51Update
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
