Dark historical fiction is a captivating genre that combines elements of history with the dark and mysterious. It appeals to readers who have a taste for the macabre and enjoy exploring the haunting and tumultuous periods of the past. If you are a fan of dark historical fiction and are looking for some gripping reads, this article is for you. One must-read novel in the genre is "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco. Set in 14th-century Italy, this intriguing tale follows a Franciscan friar and his apprentice as they investigate a series of bizarre murders at a monastery. Eco's attention to historical detail and his masterful storytelling will keep you immersed in the shadowy world of medieval Europe. Another exceptional author in dark historical fiction is Philippa Gregory, known for her meticulous research and vivid storytelling. Her novel "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a gripping tale set in the court of Henry VIII, focusing on the complex relationship between the Boleyn sisters and their tumultuous love affair with the king. Gregory's ability to bring historical figures to life and her exploration of power, passion, and betrayal make her novels must-reads for fans of the genre. For those intrigued by ancient civilizations, Steven Saylor's Roma Sub Rosa series is not to be missed. Set in the Roman Republic era, this series follows the investigations of Gordianus the Finder, an ancient Roman detective. Saylor's novels, such as "Roman Blood" and "Catilina's Riddle," delve into the dark underbelly of Rome, highlighting the corruption, political intrigue, and societal tensions of the time. If you enjoy dark historical fiction with a touch of the supernatural, Susan Hill's "The Woman in Black" is a haunting choice. Set in early 20th-century England, this atmospheric ghost story follows a young lawyer who is sent to settle the affairs of a deceased client. As he explores a desolate and eerie mansion, he encounters a malevolent presence that seeks to exact revenge from beyond the grave. When searching for dark historical fiction, it's also worth exploring online platforms and communities dedicated to the genre. Goodreads is a popular website where readers can discover new books, read reviews, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Historical fiction subreddits on Reddit are also a great source of recommendations and discussions about the genre. In conclusion, dark historical fiction offers readers a chance to immerse themselves in the darker aspects of the past. Whether you're interested in medieval mysteries, Tudor dramas, ancient civilizations, or chilling ghost stories, there is a wealth of captivating novels waiting to be discovered. With authors like Umberto Eco, Philippa Gregory, Steven Saylor, and Susan Hill, and online platforms like Goodreads and Reddit, you can easily find your next thrilling read in this rich genre.
In the city of Nanjing, by the banks of the Qinhuai River, a humble young man stood at the crossroads of history, where a life of poverty began with an encounter with a wealthy widow. The commoners of the Ming Dynasty had no right to call themselves students, so he had no choice but to start as an elementary school student.
264.36 Million words | 2021-12-20 16:03Update
This is a story about a modern person who travels back to ancient times, to a completely mundane and realistic world, and gradually rises to power with the ability to attribute all data. "My Life of Attribute Cultivation" is a fantasy novel meticulously created by Rolling Kai, providing real-time updates of the latest chapters of "My Life of Attribute Cultivation" and offering ad-free reading.
240.23 Million words | 2023-05-13 08:08Update
Traveling through "Love in the Four-Cornered Courtyard," transformed into Xu Damao, in a complete state of panic!!
136.80 Million words | 2022-11-05 20:30Update
A penniless individual who accumulated wealth through appraising treasures, searching for treasures, and seizing treasures, Suiyi, sat there. In front of her were two objects – a sword and a mirror. Someone: "Boss, can I pawn them?" Suiyi: "The origin of this sword..." Someone: "Do you remember Dongfang Bu Bai who castrated himself on Blackwood Cliff with this sword years ago?" Suiyi: "...Hmm, wasn't it a knife? Okay, then what about this mirror? Is it Zhu Bajie's magic reflecting mirror?" Someone: "No... this is the mirror Tang Monk used for grooming... What are you doing?" Suiyi: "Hmm... I think I'll call the psychiatric hospital and have them come pick you up." In fact, all
379.12 Million words | 2021-03-12 08:00Update
While other players were still worrying about how to recruit famous generals in the Three Kingdoms, Qin Xiaobai already had powerful historical-level commanders like Bai Qi, Han Xin, Chen Qingzhi, Yue Wumu, Zheng Chenggong, and more. While other players were sighing in the face of heavy domestic affairs, Qin Xiaobai had already acquired peak historical-level statesmen like Shang Yang, Xiao He, Di Renjie, Wang Anshi, Zhang Juzheng, and others. Tremble, players. Watch how I crush you with my all-star lineup. Qin Xiaobai crowed with laughter. "Huh... wait a minute, something seems off. Why is it that all I'm getting are some female characters??? Where are all the famous ministers and generals supposed to be..."
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Reborn, she remained the legitimate eldest daughter of the aristocracy. However, in this life, she has experienced bloodshed and assassination, and she no longer fears the dark secrets of the mansion. Those who deceive, humiliate, and belittle me shall receive tenfold, hundredfold retribution! With each step, blood will be spilled, but fortunately, there is profound kinship. Moreover, how did cooperating in murder lead to the marriage bed? Hands off, you golden ringed rat, bite him! (I guarantee one update, and every five votes will result in an additional update. Please use pink votes to support me!)
136.65 Million words | 2020-08-17 10:18Update
This book is also known as "I Pretended to be Tang San and Deceived Xiao Wu for Sacrifice" "Buddha's Wrath Lotus Blasts Tang Ritian to Death" "I Pretended to be Tang San and Did Naughty Things" "Haotian Bamboo Surpasses Haotian Hammer" "Tang San: I Didn't Do Any of This" Left hand Haotian Bamboo, right hand Qinglian. In the previous life, Blue Star gun enthusiast, Bluesi, coincidentally had the opportunity to transport his soul to the world of The Outcast, where he became the Fourteenth Keeper of the Tongwen Court. Before he had a chance to make great achievements, he was pushed off a cliff by the unruly handsome and reincarnated in the world of Douluo Dalu as Tang San: My Haotian Hammer is the number one martial soul in the world. Bluesi: No, no. My Haotian Bamboo is, not only
96.22 Million words | 2021-01-22 13:51Update
"A bag of rice can carry several floors, a bag of rice can carry two floors." "I gave you so much rice, but you want me to wash it." "I washed so much mud from a bag of rice! Not only did you refuse to refund, but you also cursed me!" Above Hogwarts, Kael Grindelwort spoke indifferently, "There's mud in every grain! Who gave you a bag of rice!" Endless light blooms in the sky above Hogwarts.... This book is also known as: [Let the Wizarding World Feel Pain], [Snape's Rescue of Lily], [The Silent Legend of Wizard Duels]. This is a Naruto fanfiction disguised as Harry Potter.
159.65 Million words | 2022-01-28 02:22Update
In the largest courtyard in the world, there are the most rumors; from a beggar to a slave, from hunger to a den of gossip. With the fierceness learned from competing with vicious dogs for food, and the tolerance learned from being deceived by others, step by step, watch the lonely girl Fengyi blossom at every step.
203.44 Million words | 2023-06-25 06:34Update
Modern woman Ye Jiayao unexpectedly travels back in time and becomes Ye Jin Xuan, the daughter of magistrate Ye Binghuai. In a twist of fate, she is kidnapped by the Black Wind Village and ends up marrying Xia Chunyu, who was once the crown prince but is now undercover in the village. With their contrasting ideologies, the two of them meet and set off a series of hilarious stories. Ye Jiayao employs various tactics and uses her exceptional cooking skills to capture Xia Chunyu's heart through his stomach. However, Xia Chunyu, who lacks a sense of humor, always has a countermove. As they joke and play, they gradually get to know and support each other, eventually becoming a loving couple.
133.00 Million words | 2022-11-04 15:29Update
The world is like a chessboard, all things are like chess pieces. When I hold the chess, I will overturn everything with a wave of my sleeves! With the false elixir, I will seize the essence and achieve the first immortal in the history of the radiant jade sea! No torturing the protagonist, no harem, no saintly mother.
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"Do you remember? It was raining that night, the whole world was pouring, and I watched as you killed that man, but I could only cowardly run away... " "For all these years, I have hated myself for not having the courage to die with him on that rainy night. Now, it's time for us to settle the score!" The black-haired youth stood before the throne of the gods and slowly drew out the god-slaying longsword, his expression just as cold and unyielding as his voice. Odin's pupils contracted slightly, "You are... that Maybach?" "No, I am Chu Zihang."
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Zhu Cilang is more treacherous than a traitor, more vicious than a Tartar, and can deceive people's hearts better than Li Zicheng! - Chongwang Li Zicheng stood on Mount Jiugong, looking southeast, feeling a thousand emotions. This son Cilang is rebellious and unfilial, cunning and cruel. He is like the reincarnation of Cao Cao and the rebirth of Sima. If he becomes the emperor, all the rebels, tartars, treacherous ministers, and wily people in the world will surely miss me! - Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, standing in front of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, weeping bitterly. I am wrongly accused! I, Hong Chengchou, am truly not a collaborator of the Zhu thief Cilang. I am loyal to the Qing Dynasty! - Hong Chengchou, the Minister of War of the Qing Dynasty, shouted loudly from the execution ground. Father Emperor, do not run away, your filial son is obedient! - These are the heartfelt words of the Ming Crown Prince Zhu Cilang, who had his soul possessed by an honest child from the century, as he chased after Emperor Chongzhen. - Book Club Group:
558.61 Million words | 2022-07-06 00:57Update
In the world of Teyvat, a breaking news report interrupts and it appears that the illegitimate child of the Archon has been stolen near the Liyue region. Under the Archon's command, the immortals will seal off Liyue Harbor. Please remain calm. While Ningguang leads a search party at the Fool's Bank in the northern region, someone is sleeping. As the Treasure Snatchers are chased by Keqing across the world, someone is sleeping. While Ganyu explains to the immortals, someone is still sleeping. (Native of Teyvat, no time travel)
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A lifetime is long, but Zuo Wei's happiness is short; even with immense power, she remains lonely. Cold-hearted as she may be, there are still people for whom she cares deeply. The pressure from her father eventually wounded her emotionally. Choosing to watch the wedding of the person she loves, she slowly withers away. In this new world she is reborn into, where should she go from here? In a world where power reigns supreme, experts are everywhere: martial artists who can break laws with a single punch, elementalists who control elements with noble strength, swordsmen who fly on their swords for thousands of miles to slay enemies, rare and noble alchemists, elegant musicians who use music to kill... and so on, powerful individuals emerge one after another, sects are abundant. To protect what she values, she can only rise up!
604.41 Million words | 2022-11-04 06:54Update
She fell into an unfamiliar era, with a heartless father, a domineering stepmother and stepsister, and a cycle of revenge from the previous generation, forcing her to flee for her life. But it's okay, she has exceptional medical skills and a brilliant mind, so she can thrive wherever she goes! However, did she really manage to escape? Or did she not escape at all?
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Wu Zetian ascended to the throne. In the ancient city of Luoyang a thousand years ago, the vibrant peonies bloomed in bright red, and the morning sun rose, shedding countless rays of light. Beneath the prosperity, concealed were the bloody battles that unfolded time and time again. Qin Shaoyou arrived, and then he smiled: "Give me a vegetable knife, and I can conquer the world."
185.55 Million words | 2022-02-23 04:07Update
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...
110.99 Million words | 2023-01-29 16:50Update
Arriving in ancient times, I was bestowed with a pair of cunning parents and a pair of devious brothers. My days were blissfully content. I thought I would follow the steps of an ancient girl's life and find an economically suitable man. But then, I became disfigured. Oh heavens, I truly cannot marry now. Is it my fate to be a leftover woman for two lifetimes? I thought I would spend my whole life like this until I met him. What? He wants to be my husband! No, this man is too treacherous. What? It's not up to me? You, you, you, you actually plotted against me? And I have been manipulated my whole life. I had no extraordinary beauty, no business talent, and certainly no ambitions or schemes. This is just the story of an ordinary modern woman's joys and sorrows in ancient times. Please, dear readers, listen as I tell my tale.
79.58 Million words | 2020-07-31 20:36Update
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
Mysterious revival, dawn of the gods, is it a good thing? However, accompanying the resurgence of spiritual energy, there is also...terrifying and unsolvable horror! With a peculiar surname and a soul traversing two realms, begins a mysterious epic...
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