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Best Seller Historical Fiction: A journey through time

If you are a fan of historical fiction, you know the thrill of stepping into the past and immersing yourself in captivating stories that bring history to life. From epic tales set in ancient civilizations to gripping accounts of World War II, historical fiction offers a bridge between the past and the present, allowing readers to uncover hidden treasures and explore the complexities of different eras.

When it comes to best-selling historical fiction, there are some authors who have mastered the art of weaving together intricate plots, vibrant characters, and meticulous research. One notable author is Philippa Gregory, whose novels have enthralled readers for years. Her works, such as "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The White Queen," take us back to Tudor England, filled with scandal, courtly intrigue, and royal power struggles.

Another acclaimed author in the genre is Ken Follett. His masterpiece, "The Pillars of the Earth," takes readers on a gripping journey through 12th-century England, where the construction of a grand cathedral becomes the backdrop for a tale of love, ambition, and political maneuvering. This novel, along with its sequels "World Without End" and "A Column of Fire," has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

For those who enjoy World War II-era historical fiction, Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "All the Light We Cannot See" is a must-read. Set in war-torn Europe, this spellbinding story follows the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths eventually intertwine amidst the chaos of the Nazi occupation. Doerr's exquisite prose and compelling characters make this novel a true gem in the genre.

If you are searching for a trusted website to find more historical fiction recommendations, Goodreads.com is an excellent resource. This popular platform allows readers to discover new books, connect with fellow book lovers, and access reviews and ratings for thousands of titles.

In conclusion, historical fiction is a genre that offers readers an opportunity to delve into the past and experience history in a unique way. Whether you're fascinated by the Tudor Court, medieval Europe, or the World War II era, there are best-selling authors like Philippa Gregory, Ken Follett, and Anthony Doerr who can transport you through time with their gripping narratives. Remember to explore Goodreads.com for more recommendations and embark on your next historical adventure!
A galloping horse rules the world. Fiction
A galloping horse rules the world.

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326.96 Million words | 2021-06-03 00:09Update

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I will never become an emperor. Fiction
I will never become an emperor.

I, Yu Zhiqian, would rather die in poverty, starve to death, and be degraded to a commoner than become an emperor!

101.85 Million words | 2023-05-10 12:06Update

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Serve the country with devotion. Fiction
Serve the country with devotion.

He didn't have any exceptional talents, but as the young master of the Yang Clan, one of the three super clans of the empire, and with a beautiful and delicate wife to protect, he had no other choice. He could only throw himself into this era of great heroes and emerge as a hero himself, steadily advancing, advancing, until he sacrificed his personal interests for the nation.

384.03 Million words | 2022-06-26 07:12Update

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The Era of Great Conflict. Fiction
The Era of Great Conflict.

The nobleman is reborn, Zhongni is full of vigor, Yanzhi is already old, Sun Wu's military book is unfinished, the feudal lords are vying for power, and Jin will soon perish... As a son of man, brave and talented, once revenge is achieved, the world will be in turmoil - such is enough for a great man. At this time, looking at the verdant reeds, where is the beauty of the autumn water? In the corner of the city, the quiet lady is hesitating, the mating of the mandarin ducks is lingering - what else does a good man seek? In a world of great strife, the world is asking who will dominate. As long as the enemy is not dead, what else can the world be?

143.58 Million words | 2022-07-31 21:05Update

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Song Xiang Fiction
Song Xiang

In the 32nd year of the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty, the small court held on to half of the country while being cornered in a corner. The Jin Dynasty was poised to invade, and internal ministers fought for power. In the far north, Mongolian tribes were rising, while in the southern empire, religious ambitions were growing. The rivers and lakes were ever-changing, and the court was full of intrigue. The story begins here—an era of sudden change, the growth path of a renowned general, a journey through bloody wars, the rise and fall of a nation, political struggles, battlefields stained with blood, a mysterious and unpredictable rivers and lakes, and a passionate love story. Joining the web

556.69 Million words | 2022-08-24 03:16Update

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Snow reflects like spring. Fiction
Snow reflects like spring.

At the moment when her father and brothers died in battle, she ceased to be the young lady from the Huguo Manor, drifting like a fallen leaf, and found her way to him, becoming the dependent Miss of another household. She watched as he inherited the title of Marquis and became engaged to the Xue family. There was no longer any possibility between them, so she had to sever the ties of affection. But unexpected changes occurred. The Xue family called off the engagement, and he suffered successive setbacks. Seeing his pitiful state, she silently cared for him, unaware that someone had made a turnaround, becoming a wolf in sheep's clothing, devouring her. The situation seemed to have taken a weird turn. Even after they were married for a long time, she still couldn't figure out where her once gentle cousin had gone. (In a small scene) On a dark and windy night, a certain man stood outside the door: "I want to discuss something with you." She looked at him, half-drunk and half-awake, furrowing her brows: "Go ahead." His gaze was burning: "Marry me." She was shocked: "But we..." He closed the door and embraced her: "I love you." She pushed him away, a face full of shyness: "Cousin, you weren't like this

99.21 Million words | 2021-10-23 22:46Update

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Transcending the Heartless Princess Fiction
Transcending the Heartless Princess

"Miss Yao Qingqing, the young lady of the Yao family, tore the imperial edict in front of everyone in the Golden Palace... In the capital city, every street and alley were buzzing with discussions. Everyone knew that Yao Qingqing, the lazy and gluttonous young lady of the Yao family, had no talent in music, chess, calligraphy,

56.13 Million words | 2022-10-19 05:13Update

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The Rise of the New Empire Era Fiction
The Rise of the New Empire Era

Special forces soldier Lin Yiqing completed his mission and returned to the helicopter. However, he was struck by a ball of lightning and lost consciousness. When he woke up, he found himself in a parallel timeline, in an unfamiliar dynasty called the Qian Dynasty. This dynasty, once prosperous, had now declined and was on the verge of a tumultuous change. It had just made contact with Western industrial civilization and was facing internal and external troubles. In order to realize his dream of a strong nation, Lin Yiqing resolutely led this ancient country forward, and created a glorious era of his own.

46.27 Million words | 2023-05-30 20:41Update

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Parachuting into the Prosperous Age. Fiction
Parachuting into the Prosperous Age.

An unforeseen accident during a military exercise sent Captain Zhao Yunze of the Airborne Forces on a journey through time, transporting him to the era of the Great Tang Dynasty. From then on, his legend began in the expanse of the mighty Tang Dynasty. By the banks of the Wei River, a thunderous roar repelled the invading Turks; within the walls of Chang'an, his ingenious strategies astounded the court and the people. A peasant in the morning, a ruler in the evening, he ascended to the highest halls of power. In the command tent, he strategized and planned tirelessly, his brow drenched in sweat amidst the fields and workshops. His poems and verses stirred the spirits of gods and demons, his sword clashed with valiant heroes. Galloping through the vast desert, breaking through the waves of the open seas, he parachuted into the majestic Chang'an, roaming freely and unrestrained. Witness how Zhao Yunze maneuvers through the grandness of the Tang Dynasty, embarking on a lifetime of madness.

438.96 Million words | 2020-12-29 09:49Update

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The Assistant of Sleeping Dragon in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Assistant of Sleeping Dragon in the Three Kingdoms

New book is available now, please show your support by reading it. Below is the brief introduction: Title: The War God Liu Feng in the Three Kingdoms In this year, Liu Bei's biological son, Liu Shan, was born. In this year, Cao Cao's army of 800,000 marched south. In this year, a modern accountant traveled back in time and became Liu Bei's adopted son, Liu Feng. Awkward identity, imminent danger, and a tragic ending in the future - Liu Feng, who is aware of it all, can only rise up and resist the fate's arrangement

484.53 Million words | 2020-08-28 14:28Update

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Become the Reigning Tea Master in Tokyo. Fiction
Become the Reigning Tea Master in Tokyo.

Lu Ya, a descendant of the incompetent Tang Dynasty tea master Lu Yu, is reborn as Qian Li Yu, the descendant of the renowned Japanese tea master Sen no Rikyu, and the inheritor of Tokyo's Wudai An. This year, at the age of__, he is on the brink of bankruptcy. Just before he is forced to sell his tea house, he awakens to something strange...

96.25 Million words | 2020-08-27 08:22Update

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Rise up Australia. Fiction
Rise up Australia.

On a high-speed train heading home, there was an unprecedented thunderstorm. Two airplanes were inexplicably caught in it, turning back time 200 years to Australia in the year. In this still wild continent, how will these modern people survive?

338.41 Million words | 2023-02-17 16:35Update

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Full of spring in the Tang Dynasty. Fiction
Full of spring in the Tang Dynasty.

An excellent jewelry technician accidentally travels back in time to the Tang Dynasty, where he becomes an apprentice in a struggling gold shop. His master is lazy and hot-tempered, and his two older apprentices have a difficult relationship. To make matters worse, he is bound by a strict apprentice contract that forbids him from leaving. Fortunately, there is a beautiful young lady who secretly has feelings for him. Liu Yuan has yet to decide on his future path. Unexpectedly, overnight, his two older apprentices kill their master and flee with all the gold and valuables, leaving behind a mountain of debt and unpaid loans. The impending rent payment and other financial obligations leave the young lady at a loss for what to do. Should she sell their possessions or even sell herself to a brothel? PS: The book's chat group welcomes anyone who likes to chat and brag.

327.02 Million words | 2021-01-24 08:39Update

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The Dark Song of the Song Dynasty Fiction
The Dark Song of the Song Dynasty

Synopsis 1: The Journey of a Rising Power Minister. Synopsis 2: Adhering to rules, exploiting rules, and trampling upon rules. Synopsis 3: Wang Ju descends upon a poverty-stricken region entrenched in turmoil. Witnessing the sufferings of the people and the weakness of the nation, he resolves to wield the Sword of Darkness in order to uphold the Flame of Light.

366.32 Million words | 2023-03-16 10:49Update

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Emperor from a humble background Fiction
Emperor from a humble background

I was entrusted by heaven, blessed with eternal prosperity. I, rising from humble beginnings, had no intention to claim emperorship. However, destiny has chosen me, and I will prioritize the well-being of the people, govern with culture, strengthen the military, aim for dominance, and overlook the world! A transcendent tale awaits, witnessing how a commoner ascends to the throne, sweeping across the vast territories effortlessly, merging the joy of leisure with the weight of history. Who says one cannot have it all? ************** I hope that readers can pass on the message and help spread the word. Your support is my strength!

131.15 Million words | 2022-04-19 01:54Update

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Don't Mess with Da Ming Fiction
Don't Mess with Da Ming

Dong Hao, a foolish otaku, unexpectedly becomes a ghost after a misstep while spectating, and is sent back to the year 1632, during the reign of Emperor Chongzhen. As a penniless scholar, he survives on salted vegetables and boiled bread, yet still dreams of conquering the hearts of all the maidens in the world. Just when he finally gets a taste of success by becoming a member of Emperor Chongzhen's broken ship, before the spring breeze of triumph can brush his face, the ignorant Later Jin Dynasty comes smashing in like a wrecking ball... Without hesitation, he leads an army of misfits to deliver a devastating blow, as if to say, "You don't mess with the Ming Dynasty!" Vietnam and Korea, refusing to believe the inevitable, are swiftly met with a

38.60 Million words | 2020-10-01 10:26Update

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Kang Fiction
Kang

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78.40 Million words | 2021-09-01 08:01Update

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Being a governor with a smartphone Fiction
Being a governor with a smartphone

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

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The Spring of the Great Tang Dynasty Fiction
The Spring of the Great Tang Dynasty

When Li Xi crossed over, Yang Yuhuan was fifteen years old. It was spring in the 21st year of the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty. In Jinyuan County of Shuzhou, Jiannan Road, Yang Huahua, later known as Lady Guo, and Yang Guozhong, who would later hold over twenty positions of power and become a notorious eunuch, were currently residing here. However, at present, one was a widow named Yang in a precarious situation, while the other was Yang Zhao, struggling and destitute on the streets. Well, that's it. Although the plot is a bit clichéd, this story should be quite fascinating.

407.66 Million words | 2021-02-24 14:19Update

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Tang Dynasty Blade Level 999 Fiction
Tang Dynasty Blade Level 999

Network writer Qin Chuan, carrying a knife-level system, arrived in the Tang Dynasty. Then, to his surprise, he found out that this Tang Dynasty seemed to be not so serious! (Already has two million premium books, "The Number One Wastrel in the Tang Dynasty," with no records of interrupted updates, guaranteed to be a "pit" of good quality, feel free to dive in. Note: This book is semi-fictional, not based on historical facts, please refrain from entering if you are a stickler for accuracy.)

23.92 Million words | 2021-02-01 22:53Update

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