Historical fiction is a genre of literature that blends historical events and characters with fictional narratives. It appeals to readers who are interested in both history and storytelling. In historical fiction, authors use real-world settings, time periods, and events as the backdrop for their stories, but they also incorporate fictional elements, such as invented characters and plotlines. Historical fiction offers a unique opportunity for readers to immerse themselves in the past and gain a deeper understanding of different eras. By exploring historical events through the eyes of fictional characters, readers can experience the emotions, challenges, and triumphs of people living in a particular time period. One highly acclaimed historical fiction author is Philippa Gregory, known for her captivating novels set during the Tudor era, such as "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The White Queen." Gregory's meticulous research and skillful storytelling have made her a favorite among historical fiction enthusiasts. Another renowned figure in the historical fiction genre is Ken Follett, whose epic novels like "The Pillars of the Earth" and "World Without End" transport readers to medieval Europe. Follett's vivid descriptions and intricate plots have captivated readers worldwide. If you're looking for a reliable source to explore and discover new historical fiction novels, Goodreads is an excellent platform. It allows users to browse through reviews, recommendations, and ratings from fellow readers. You can easily find books based on specific eras, regions, or themes of historical interest. In addition to Goodreads, Historical Novels Society is a valuable resource for historical fiction enthusiasts. They provide curated lists, author interviews, and historical background information to cater to readers looking for accurate and engaging historical novels. So, if you're passionate about history and enjoy imaginative storytelling, historical fiction is the perfect genre to dive into. Whether you're fascinated by ancient civilizations, medieval Europe, or World War II, there is a wealth of captivating novels waiting to transport you to different times and places.
Traversing back to the late Northern Song Dynasty, I became Zhao Gou, the ninth son of Emperor Huizong of Song. Confronted with a decaying and corrupt rule, armed with memories from the future, I sought to alter my predestined fate. Standing alongside renowned figures such as Yue Fei and Lin Chong, I clashed with formidable opponents like Gao Qiu and Qin Huai. Amidst the chaotic era, I experienced both the trials of love and the pursuit of power, achieving both personal happiness and the prosperity of the Northern Song Dynasty. Witness how I lead a weakened nation, step by step, to rise against all odds. Tags by the author: Epic struggle
446.18 Million words | 2021-05-22 02:44Update
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
Transcending the end of the Han Dynasty and becoming the unrecognized son of Yuan Shao, I defy the heavens, change my destiny, and achieve a hegemony. With goddesses in my embrace and the enchanting beauty by my side, both stunning women and prosperous lands are abundant!
178.93 Million words | 2022-11-23 18:19Update
Transferred to the world of "Bright Sword," Wang Yan gains mastery of Wei Dayong's Shaolin Neijiaquan, Duan Peng's Iron Sand Palm, Li Yunlong's spirit of Bright Sword... and even Yamamoto Kazuki's expertise in special operations! Finally, Wang Yan becomes the "Yan Wang" on the anti-Japanese battlefield.
115.82 Million words | 2021-09-19 15:40Update
In the late Qing Dynasty, amidst widespread turmoil and fires of war, a decadent young man from a declining family pondered his path ahead. As the nation teetered on the brink of survival, a counterfeit manufacturing expert was reborn, ready to unleash a monumental upheaval. Faced with the rampant aggression of foreign
215.23 Million words | 2021-03-17 07:47Update
In the 21st century, college student Hu Yang mysteriously travelled back to the eve of the downfall of the Ming Dynasty in South Ming Hongguang era and became a guerrilla general in the Huang Degong division of the Ming army: Pang Yue. South Ming, to the Chinese nation, was a tragic era. The Manchus took advantage of the internal strife among the Han people and, with their inferior forces, managed to conquer and occupy the entire continent in just a few short years, nearly extinguishing the Han civilization. In the face of this collapsing empire, with no prominent status or powerful cheat codes, all Hu Yang had was a sense of responsibility and confidence in the Chinese nation, along with a group of loyal comrades. Despite the seemingly powerful enemies in front of him, he still raised his spear without hesitation to uphold the dignity of his people. With golden armor and iron cavalry, frost-covered swords and icy daggers, let us witness how this "scholar" leads his fierce army and writes a legendary tale of all the land and mountains of the Nine Provinces belonging to China! Book fans QQ group:
248.98 Million words | 2023-05-15 09:58Update
A high school student who has a hobby of fortune-telling, accidentally gets hit on the head by a clay sculpture of Guiguzi, the ancestor of fortune-telling in a temple, and travels back in time to the Ming Dynasty. He possesses the body of a poor and destitute fortune-teller's apprentice, starting a life of making a living through fortune-telling in ancient times. He quickly discovers that there is something new in his mind, making his fortune-telling abilities extraordinary. PS: There are two book lover groups, , which are both super book lover groups, and all book lovers are welcome to join.
48.39 Million words | 2023-04-18 10:32Update
Z Country Military Intelligence Agency's most outstanding special agent, Night, who is known as the "Queen of Versatility," has obtained numerous crucial intelligence but tragically died from food poisoning. After a sudden time travel, she finds herself in the body of a three-year-old girl named Night Qing, who is the magistrate's daughter in the Tianchu Dynasty's border city. From then on, she receives love and pampering from her parents and older brother,
221.67 Million words | 2021-10-20 15:58Update
Stretching from Yiwu in the west to Lingwu in the east, with a land area of over four thousand miles and a population of millions, the six prefectures of the region resemble a long-lost homeland. The story revolves around the Guo Yi Army, a group of rebels in the late Tang Dynasty, and Zhang Yichao, a hero who should not be buried in the sands of history. However, the time has come to the second year of the Changxing period, five generations after the Tang Dynasty, and Zhang Yichao and the loyal descendants of the western Guo family face dangers in the land where the wolves lurk. Can a soul from the future, using the identity of Zhang Yichao's great-grandson, raise the banner of righteousness once again in the northwest and reverse the tide of chaos?
314.31 Million words | 2022-03-24 15:29Update
Yun Yue fell into a bottomless abyss and found herself in another world. Faced with the Warring States period from two thousand years ago, what will Yun Yue do? She feels lost... King Huiwen is a wise ruler, while General Lian Po is cunning. Crown Prince Dan is extremely weak, and Qin Shihuang is a completely deceitful man... The survival environment in the Warring States period is harsh, but Yun Yue manages to thrive. Han Xiong wrote too much darkness, while the Coup against Qin writes about much sunshine. Where there is light, there will also be shadows, and where there are shadows, there will inevitably be light.
205.82 Million words | 2020-11-09 03:05Update
A regular office worker in a modern society who loves playing the game of horse riding and slaughter accidentally travels to the world of the horse riding and slaughter game, embarking on a tumultuous journey towards becoming a king...
52.81 Million words | 2023-05-24 05:24Update
Who can prevail in the battle between the special forces and the special police? When the older brother is a retired special forces soldier and the younger brother is an active duty special police officer, who will hesitate due to family ties? If he is not bribed, it means the price offered is not high enough! In the face of huge profits, who can still uphold their bottom line? For the sake of interests, the gangsters, drug enforcement, special police, loved ones, mistresses, and behind-the-scenes bosses all make their appearances, playing their respective roles in this extravagant feast. In the darkness, what will those silently guarding people gain?
192.22 Million words | 2022-02-03 18:51Update
New book 'I Cultivate My Body While Others Cultivate Gu', an epic muscle building tale! You capture the Blood Thirst Gua Source and activate the frenzy. The story is set in the world of 'Liaozhai' after a thousand years from 'The Legend of the White Snake' and 'Nie Xiaoxian.' It connects the plots of 'Journey to the West' and 'War of the Ancients,' featuring famous landmarks like Mount Buzhou and Mount Shouyang. Gu Xiuyun travels to a world with a chaotic timeline, where tales of 'Liaozhai' and 'The Legend of the White Snake' are prevalent. What will happen when Nie Xiaoxian, Ning Caichen, and Yingning encounter Bai Suzhen, Xu Xian, and Xiaoqing? At the start, they encounter the Lanruo Temple from a thousand years later. Luckily, Gu Xiuyun awakens a mysterious Visualization of Virtuous Karma that rewards killing demons and ghosts.
113.30 Million words | 2021-12-31 08:27Update
Translating the text into English: Transmigrated into the body of Lu Bu in a game, originally supposed to be mighty and unparalleled. Unfortunately, his notorious reputation made it impossible for anyone to shelter him. In this situation, what path should he take? Xu Province has fallen under the control of Cao Cao, with Yuan Shao and Cao Cao to the north, Yuan Shu, Sun Ce, and Liu Biao to the south. It can be said that he was born in the wrong era. Let's see where the protagonist will go. Join the discussion group for this book: [group link]. Welcome to join. (This book is serialized on the Zongheng platform, feel free to collect and support it.)
134.60 Million words | 2023-01-06 11:26Update
Shanghai Bund - Battle Among Dragons and Snakes! In this turbulent era, society is akin to the rivers and lakes, where the weak are prey to the strong. Whether referred to as society by scholars, or the rivers and lakes by warriors, what is the difference? Survival of the fittest, only continual growth can lead to success. In 1902, a new soul is reborn. Is it an envoy of the goddess of hate, a judge appointed by the heavens, or a flash of lightning that shatters the darkness? Eliminating evil and promoting good, killing fiercely at every turn. For Ah Fa, rebirth is both fortune and redemption. Even if this road to redemption is paved with blood, even if the ultimate goal is the fate of the nation and the people, he must press forward courageously. Only by trampling on evil and carving out a bloody path can he achieve this one and only form of redemption, as well as fulfill the promise of a bright future in his dreams. Redemption through Blood.
24.49 Million words | 2022-07-22 23:38Update
"Meng Bao Fun: Luo Jiaozhao is a mercenary from the 25th century. Unexpectedly, she died in a car accident and transmigrated into the body of a weak woman in a different world with the same name, along with two obedient little cubs. Skipping the stage of falling in love with men, she directly obtained two incredibly adorable and obedient little cubs. Luo Jiaozhao expresses that she has reached the pinnacle of life! The only downside is that her family is relatively poor, but it doesn't matter because Luo Jiaozhao is extremely skilled at making money. She runs restaurants, food stalls, and various businesses to earn money. One day, a man suddenly appears and claims to be her husband. Luo Jiaozhao loudly exclaims-"
311.01 Million words | 2020-11-29 20:45Update
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78.40 Million words | 2021-09-01 08:01Update
The three-month-long Battle of Shanghai was a scene of carnage, with corpses littering the fields and rivers flowing with blood. The city of Nanjing was draped in a crimson cloak by the souls of the countless victims. The Battle of Xuzhou and the defense of Wuhan were also filled with fallen heroes. A chance encounter between a young and naive student named Tangcheng and a captain in the National Army changed his destiny forever. Driven by a sense of loyalty and righteousness, Tangcheng embarked on a long journey. He transformed from a rookie soldier on the battlefield to a battle-hardened veteran known as the "Longevity Ghost" by his comrades. Bold as a fierce tiger, fearless as steel. Sworn never to retreat until the enemy is defeated. With this book, we pay tribute to the brave souls who sacrificed themselves for our country. Though they may be gone, their spirits will forever live on in our nation's soul.
273.60 Million words | 2021-12-30 12:23Update
She is the princess of a fallen kingdom, her dance captivating the nation, but now reduced to destitution. The serpent king, who possesses vast lands and territories, finds the world mundane until one day, he realizes that she is the only interesting thing amidst all the monotony. Their entanglement is her fault, and there is no escape!******All they wanted was a peaceful love throughout their lives, but they face numerous obstacles, causing upheaval across the entire continent. One flower, one world, one lifetime, one destiny? To endure together is not as good as forgetting each other in the river and lake? Impossible! He only knows that when the end is near and the heavens and earth grow dim, they must be together. In life, in bed,
84.21 Million words | 2021-05-07 16:07Update
In the year , as the First World War raged on in Europe, havoc and devastation spread throughout the continent. Faced with such dire circumstances, the Beiyang government dispatched a workforce of ten thousand laborers to Europe. Seizing the opportunity, Qin Zhiyuan promptly joined their ranks and established a Chinese unit within the French Foreign Legion. After enduring tremendous sacrifices, they emerged victorious alongside the Allied forces. However, at the Paris Peace Conference, Qin Zhiyuan realized that the Beiyang government had gained nothing but humiliation and loss as the vanquishing nation. At this moment of glory for the Chinese people, Qin Zhiyuan discovered that both he and his troops were left homeless. "Since there is no place for us in this vast world, we shall carve out our own space for survival with our own swords," Qin Zhiyuan declared, unsheathing his weapon and surveying his surroundings.
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