Title: Exploring the World of Speculative Historical Fiction Introduction: Speculative historical fiction is a captivating genre that combines elements of history and imagination. It takes readers on a journey to alternate worlds, reimagined pasts, and even glimpses into the future while staying rooted in historical events. In this article, we will delve into the world of speculative historical fiction, introduce some notable works and authors, and provide recommendations for websites to explore this fascinating genre. 1. Notable Works: 1.1 "The Calculating Stars" by Mary Robinette Kowal: Set in an alternate 1950s America, this novel explores a world where a cataclysmic event threatens life on Earth. Elma York, a brilliant mathematician and pilot, fights against gender bias and prejudice as she becomes a part of the International Aerospace Coalition, a group aiming to colonize space and save humankind. "The Calculating Stars" won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2019. 1.2 "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" by Susanna Clarke: Set in the early 19th century during the Napoleonic Wars, this novel brings magic back to England. It follows the relationship between two magicians, Jonathan Strange and Gilbert Norrell, as they navigate the world of sorcery and its impact on society. Combining historical detail with fantastical elements, this book won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2005. 2. Emerging Authors: 2.1 Alix E. Harrow: Harrow's novel "The Ten Thousand Doors of January" takes readers on a thrilling journey through portals to different worlds. This enchanting tale provides a unique blend of historical fiction, magical realism, and portal fantasy that captivates both young and adult audiences. 2.2 C.J. Sansom: Sansom's "Shardlake" series transports readers to Tudor England during the reign of King Henry VIII. The series follows the adventures of lawyer Matthew Shardlake as he navigates political intrigue, religious conflicts, and mysteries. Sansom's attention to historical accuracy and vivid storytelling has made him a prominent figure in the genre. 3. Recommended Websites: 3.1 Goodreads: Goodreads is a popular online platform where readers can discover, rate, review, and discuss books. It features an extensive collection of speculative historical fiction recommendations, author profiles, and user-generated lists, making it an excellent resource for finding new reads in this genre. 3.2 Historical Novel Society: The Historical Novel Society website offers a wealth of resources for historical fiction enthusiasts. It provides reviews, articles, author interviews, and a community forum where readers can engage with fellow fans. Their comprehensive book lists and annual awards highlight exceptional works within the genre. Conclusion: Speculative historical fiction offers a unique blend of history and imagination, immersing readers in worlds where the past takes on new dimensions. With exceptional works from renowned authors like Mary Robinette Kowal and Susanna Clarke, as well as emerging talents like Alix E. Harrow and C.J. Sansom, there is a vast array of captivating stories to explore. By utilizing recommended websites such as Goodreads and the Historical Novel Society, readers can discover even more remarkable books and engage with a vibrant community of fellow enthusiasts. So, embark on a literary adventure and let the wonders of speculative historical fiction transport you to new realms of imagination.
He was the king of the era of pilots, but unexpectedly resurrected after ten thousand years. In this new era, a new profession called Star Master has emerged. Every Star Master can harness the power of the Star Emblem to unleash extraordinary abilities, causing pilots to be phased out by the times. Let's witness the former king's brilliance from ten thousand years ago in this era that does not belong to him. PS: This book does not involve horse breeding, it is very rigorous and thought-provoking. Appreciation is welcomed. PPs: This book is not about the end of the world, not about the end of the world, not about the end of the world. Important things shall be said three times. Thank you.
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Female supporting character: High looks, good family background, died young! The winner of life unexpectedly gets bound to a system for reversing the supporting character's fate. Seeker: What the hell is this(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻ In order to find memories of the original world, Seeker has to go through different worlds to complete tasks. Fiancé stolen? Abandoned by the family? Future ruined? Reputation tarnished? No problem, turn around and hook onto a rich thigh, dominate the world, torment scum and slap faces, misbehave forever without worrying. Seeker: I just want to quietly complete tasks and leave. Loyal dog: I just want to quietly follow you. PS: 【Love at first sight】The male lead has always been alone, V, double cleanliness, pampering, tormenting scum, reversing life!
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Recently, netizens have been frequently seeing an unfamiliar name popping up on the hot search list. Upon searching, they find out that she is a very beautiful girl. Moreover, she is not professionally trained yet has acted in a famous director's blockbuster film. Surprisingly, she is also the best friend of a popular singer, almost like a sister to her. And guess what?! She is rumored to be the girlfriend of Ruan Lu, a triple-threat national treasure in the entertainment industry who has a massive fan base. All of a sudden, Jiang Cha, who has done nothing, becomes a target of criticism. However, gradually, people start noticing that the style of this female star seems a bit unusual... And why would a national treasure be by her side?! And she even acts cute?! The story revolves around a gentle and soft-hearted boy who approaches a rebellious girl and by sweetly calling her 'Cha Cha,' he manages to make her willingly let go of her sharp thorns.
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Any house where someone has died is called a haunted house, regardless of whether it is in China or abroad. It is believed that such houses are prone to being haunted. However, in China, there is another belief called feng shui. Each house is considered a tai chi, with gates of life and death and yin and yang energy. Once the negative energy is unleashed, one's luck will decline, and in severe cases, great disaster may befall them. Every city has haunted houses, such as the Ghost Crying Haunted House, Eight Corpse Haunted House, Reincarnation Haunted House, and Eerie Coffin Haunted House... Each haunted house has chilling stories! [ ] Cool Readers Book Club, welcome to join.
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Influenced by my desk mate, Xiao Yan embarked on the path of the fujoshi, determined to find his "other half" for his childhood friend. A certain guy was speechless and started a long-term "rectification" education for a certain girl. Encouraged by her best friend, the childhood friend finally made a confession of love: Xiao Yan, I don't care about what you fangirl over. The only thing I'm certain of is that I am a straight guy, but... I can become a fanboy for you. Suddenly faced with the childhood friend's confession, the girl felt that this was true love daring to challenge same-sex relationships! And so, the excited fujoshi, Xiao Yan, pounced towards the certain guy...
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Ji Shangye has an embarrassing condition - she becomes weak at the scent of a man! She thought marrying and hiding in the back house would solve everything. But little did she know, her husband and step-sister conspired against her and left her to fend for herself in the wilderness. Unfortunately, she encounters the arrogant and domineering Crown Prince of Wu, and her hidden potential slowly unveils itself to the extreme... Updated daily with four chapters, at: , , , . Special circumstances will be explained at the end of the previous chapter. Additional chapters will be released when the diamond count reaches , and for every full recommendation vote.
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On the way back to school after teaching in a remote village, I had two consecutive strange dreams. The village's shaman said it was not a dream but rather a summoning of spirits. Since then, I have been accompanied by a handsome ghost who constantly tries to seduce me. I embarked on a long journey encountering supernatural beings and ghosts... I'm starting a new book and hope everyone supports it! After it's released, there will be three chapters per day, with each chapter consisting of 2,000 words, totaling 6,000 words. Rewarding with a wine glass and more for the total contributions of the day, rewarding with chocolates and more for the total contributions of the day. Rewarding with crystal shoes and more, with pumpkin carriages and more. Extra chapters for every full set of
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Her name is Ji Zili. After crossing over, she was forced into a marriage and her stepsister, in order to protect her husband, forced her to jump off a cliff. She had thought that she would gain freedom and could dress as a man, wearing a white robe while using her skilled hands to practice medicine. However, she never expected that due to a jade pendant, a wicked and enchanting man would shamelessly entangle her all the way, tarnishing her reputation, sabotaging her plans, disturbing her emotions, and even threatening to take her body and mind. What should she do in this predicament?
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In the previous life, she was the stubborn fifth princess who came as a diplomatic marriage and had all the love and favor. For love, she gave up all her dignity and willingly became the naive woman by his side. In the previous life, he was an ambitious and ruthless emperor who loved only his country and not beauties. For the nation, he could do anything and saw everything as pawns on a chessboard that could be easily discarded. With a royal decree, he smiled as he sent her, pregnant, to be another man's concubine. With a phoenix hairpin, she ended her blooming youth with resentment. Blessed by fate, the troubled her is sent back to the age of five. In order to prevent the tragedy from happening again, she, at the age of ten, transforms into an emotionless killer, with her phoenix hairpin pointing directly at his throat. 'Little girl, why do you kill me?' 'I don't kill you, but you will kill me in seven years.' (The story of the fifth princess, everyone is welcome to join the journey. Lazy and bored chat group →)
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From the micro-dark and fresh Tokyo Ghoul, to the emotionally turbulent God's Notebook, the Naruto nearly worn out from playing, the guilt-ridden Guilty Crown that blooms with dignity, the chaotic science and cannon of Psycho Pass, the Death Note and Hollow that discuss sister control possibilities, the sneaky grandson under the nightfall, the slayers who let the Crown of Thorns bloom again, and the ultimate destination of that final journey - Gensokyo! With an infinite world as the backdrop, I have become corrupted, distorted, a saint, heartless, and also filled with emotions... There are countless paths, but only one ending, and that is me, of course, all of them are me...
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A mysterious calamity unveils hidden secrets. A haunting necklace and the emergence of a ghost raise questions about identity and fate. Is it a mere coincidence or a planned conspiracy?
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This is a story based on my personal experience. I am not a professional writer, so I may not satisfy everyone's expectations in terms of word choices and atmosphere. However, the story itself is horrifying enough, and it doesn't need any further embellishments. There are inexplicable phenomena that I cannot understand or explain, so I can only tell the story as it originally happened.
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"Honey, wuwu..." "Silly, why are you crying? You're already in your fifties and still acting so spoiled?" The most respected man in the city lovingly wiped away her tears, but when he instructed his assistant, he was cold and ruthless, saying, "Someone mocked my wife for eating so much. You know what to do!" "Yes, I know." The next day, when Shiyan saw those noble ladies who had teased her, she shamelessly squatted on the roadside, holding a basin and greedily exclaiming how delicious the food was.
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In the high eaves of the Yun Tai Pavilion, the floating clouds are warm, and love connects with the drizzling rain. With a big stroke of the pen on the paper, the master named the young Taoist Fu Yun Nuan. Later, Fu Yun Nuan unexpectedly met a girl named Yu Pian Pian... Yu Pian Pian: As a disciple of the Taoist school, you should pursue simplicity and inaction. Why is your mind obsessed with money?! Fu Yun Nuan: My master said that there are three levels of people, and even demons can be good or bad. If these demons haven't committed any crimes and yet we insist on exterminating them, if we don't collect enough benefits, how can we make up for the loss of our merit? Yu Pian Pian: Haven't you heard what your master said? Don't you know it will lead to death?! Fu Yun Nuan: It's because I didn't listen to my master that I left the mountain and met you... o(∩_∩)o Haha... The story is about to conclude, with daily updates to resume. This is a story about a money-loving Taoist master who encounters a justice-seeking Taoist nun, leading to a series of absurd and hilarious sweet love stories. For more details, click on the following link~.
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As the family's fortune dwindles and she is forced to jump off a building, she miraculously comes back to life. Transformed from the legitimate daughter of the main family to the illegitimate child of a concubine, so what? She seeks revenge, as well as honor and power. She refuses to accept her fate as a powerless illegitimate child. The daughter of the Ye family does not believe in such limitations.
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A disaster ended his career as a manga artist. The young genius retreated, and the war god awakened. In order to trace his father's footsteps, he ventured into the ruined wilderness. A mysterious race, like a plague, relentlessly devoured their homeland, leading to yet another destruction. Who is behind all of this? Classmates and friends come together, determined to unravel the millennium-old mystery. They seek revenge, defy fate, and defend their homeland. The new book "Immortal Path, Demon Path" has been uploaded, exploring the juxtaposition of good and evil, love and hate, affection and grudges. Treasures, spirit beasts, and cultivation techniques dazzle the world, igniting boundless passion! http://www.k.com/book/.html
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At the end of the road, on a unfamiliar path, the dagger was meant to plunge into your spine, but alas, it slipped away, only to seek solace in the cold embrace as pure as jade. The remnants of a frigid kiss did not belong to her, only because of the resemblance in their faces? On Mount Luoyang, the days spent together were but a prelude to a complete departure. In his eyes, there was no trace of pity; you shouldn't have lived alone. She was still a child back then, holding the same dagger, with the same cold gaze. Yet, after eight long years, the object of her gaze seemed like someone from another world. You were the high and mighty king, while she was no more than a lowly slave. Now, as you choose to abandon her, you, adorned with great fortune, can
142.18 Million words | 2023-06-19 19:02Update
On the day of her divorce, Wan Suyi got remarried in a flash, making her the ultimate first! Her lightning marriage partner is none other than the legendary figure from a wealthy family, Meng Qiaoyi! After marrying Meng Qiaoyi, her life took a turn for the better, turning decay into something magical! When she shed her inconspicuous shell, she appeared stunningly beautiful, and her ex-husband said, "That person looks like my ex-wife!" But she wasn't that pretty. She was shining brightly, and the onlookers said, "They're in a fake marriage, Meng Qiaoyi isn't interested in women." Meng Qiaoyi confidently glanced at the crowd and said, "Now I am interested, only when I met her did I know what true feminine allure is."
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'The Dance of the Great Spirit' originated from the Shamanistic culture of the black soil in Liaoyuan, Northeast China. It is a way of communicating between the living and the dead spirits. The official explanation is often attributed to feudal superstition, filled with mysterious folklore. Modern people rarely see it, but almost everyone has heard of it, as if this 'thing' is not so distant from us, yet not very close either. This feeling is like the story I am about to tell, which may have happened right next to you and me. This incident happened quite some time ago, and I hope to record it as a commemoration of the terrifying and eerie experiences that occurred during those familiar years. It also serves as a tribute to those individuals who should have existed only in superstition. So please, do not ask me about the truth of this story because, looking back, even I am not certain if all of it truly happened...
296.27 Million words | 2023-06-19 05:24Update
Chen Yihan, a human from Earth, was randomly selected to the seventh city in the Main God Space. System detection: Contract Holder Number, Name: Chen Yihan, Affiliation: Seventh City, Power:... Evaluation: Never seen an individual with such low data for each category. Prediction: Novice mission will be wiped out within ten minutes... "These missions are just like various movies, aren't they?" "As long as I can survive, my familiarity with movies will be my greatest reliance." "What? Side missions and hidden missions require specific conditions to trigger? Hmph, is that even a problem for someone like me who is extremely knowledgeable about plots?" "Uhh...this side mission is a trap, it's a dead end. Only an idiot would take it, I refuse!" ... Let's see how a poor loser from Earth thrives in the seventh city!
85.16 Million words | 2023-06-18 10:48Update
The first indulgence, I encountered Qu Zheng in an ancient city of a thousand years! He stood against the wind and said aloud, 'Xu Yuan, there is a kind of love that is forever together.' I rolled my eyes and pushed him away, saying, 'Flirting won't work on me!' 'Is that so...' His eyes glistened like ink as a gust of yellow sand passed by, and he gave me a sly smile. It made my heart skip a beat! What I thought was a coincidence turned out to be a scheme. What I thought was a first encounter, was just another meeting...
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