Title: Must-Read Historical Fiction Books of 2016 Introduction: Historical fiction is a captivating genre that allows readers to embark on a journey through time, blending real historical events with fictional narratives. If you are a fan of this genre and seeking the best historical fiction books of 2016, you've come to the right place. In this article, we will explore a curated list of top-notch historical fiction novels published in 2016. From tales of war and romance to stories of triumph and tragedy, these books will transport you to different eras and provide a glimpse into the past. 1. "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead: Winner of the 2016 National Book Award for Fiction, "The Underground Railroad" tells the gripping story of Cora, a young slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia who embarks on a harrowing journey seeking freedom. As she travels through different states, each representing a different era and set of challenges, Colson Whitehead masterfully portrays the resilience and spirit of those involved in the Underground Railroad. This novel is a must-read for anyone interested in America's history of slavery. 2. "The Wonder" by Emma Donoghue: Set in 1850s Ireland, "The Wonder" follows the story of a young nurse named Lib Wright who is assigned to watch over Anna, an eleven-year-old girl who claims to have survived without food for months. Based on true historical events surrounding "fasting girls," Emma Donoghue explores themes of faith, skepticism, and the power of belief in this atmospheric and suspenseful tale. 3. "The Girl from Venice" by Martin Cruz Smith: In "The Girl from Venice," bestselling author Martin Cruz Smith takes us to the turbulent period of World War II. The story revolves around Cenzo, a fisherman living in Venice, who rescues a young Jewish woman who has escaped from a Nazi concentration camp. As they navigate the dangers of war-torn Italy, Cenzo becomes entangled in a web of secrets and conspiracy. This novel offers a unique perspective on a well-known historical period. 4. "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles: Winner of the National Book Award Finalist in 2016, "News of the World" is a gripping tale set in Texas in 1870. Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, an elderly widower, earns a living by traveling and reading newspapers to audiences hungry for news from around the world. When he is entrusted with the task of returning a young girl, who had been kidnapped by Native Americans four years earlier, to her relatives, their journey through dangerous and uncertain territory unfolds into a heartwarming story of resilience and found family. 5. "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd: Inspired by the real-life figure of Sarah Grimké, a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist, "The Invention of Wings" portrays the intertwined lives of Sarah and Handful, a young slave in early nineteenth-century Charleston, South Carolina. Sue Monk Kidd's novel explores themes of freedom, friendship, and the struggle for independence in a time of deep-rooted societal norms. Conclusion: These five historical fiction books from 2016 offer readers an array of captivating narratives that transport them to different eras and delve into the complexities of historical events. Whether you are fascinated by stories of slavery, intrigued by life during war, or drawn to tales of resilience and triumph, these books will quench your thirst for historical knowledge and entertain you with their incredible storytelling. Remember to check reputable book review websites, online bookstores, and libraries to explore further options and find the historical fiction books that resonate with you the most.
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 "
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The Complete Biography of Ji Gong [Qing Dynasty] by Guo Xiaoting.
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A light transmigration and growth-oriented historical fiction set in an alternative historical timeline. The plot is logically sound and involves court politics, ancient warfare, business battles, and agricultural development.
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"The Phoenix's Song Through the Ages" is published by New Moon Publishing in Taiwan, and it is also available for purchase at the Taobao Orange Novel Bookstore under the new title "Thief Star Noble Wife". This is a shameless love story between Ji Qianqiu, a contemporary outstanding female thief, and Han Ziji, the Emperor of Da Jin. Ji Qianqiu is a righteous and courageous thief who stands up for justice, while Han Ziji is an ambitious emperor who desires to rule the world. Despite being two completely different individuals, one from the underworld and the other from the heavens, they unexpectedly encounter the meddling of the Matchmaker, resulting in the entanglement of their fates. The small-time
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The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era lacked the romance of wind, flowers, snow, and moon. It lacked the beautiful tales of talented scholars and elegant ladies. What it had was only a landscape of starving corpses and rivers of blood. This was the best of times, and also the worst of times. It was a great era stained with the blood
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Baby is always enticing, and there is a wide variety of treasures in the world. But when it comes to the Imperial Seal, it becomes somewhat special. Ancient idioms such as "priceless" and "the missing piece returned to Zhao" all come from this national treasure. Every emperor in the history of China has regarded it as a precious treasure. Without it, it seems that even the emperor lacks confidence. However, this treasure has disappeared suddenly and reappeared intermittently, wandering through the years, and its whereabouts remain unknown. However, history always moves forward and will not stagnate or change because of the rise and fall of a treasure. Later generations include treasure seekers, counterfeiters, those who deceive others with fake treasures, those who lose themselves in the pursuit of treasure, those blinded by greed, those who seize by cunning, and the true nature of humanity is often revealed in front of it. The pursuit of treasures often reflects the essence of individuals and the society. The experiences of treasure seekers are often extraordinary. However, what is the true national treasure? Is it just a seal, or is it the destiny of a nation itself? This article tells the interesting stories of different people who are indirectly connected through the pursuit of treasures. But the search is not limited to just a seal. In these extraordinary journeys, the loss, discovery, awakening, and rational enlightenment gained through the baptism of hidden treasures are what truly matter.
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What is the unparalleled literary cauldron? Confucius said, "Through literature, one can attain the essence of the Way, consolidating talents and abilities to create battle poems and verses to conquer demons and barbarians!" Emperor Huangdi said, "If you cannot truly consolidate it, then practice and forge your own vessel for amusement!" Xiang Yu, the King of Western Chu, said, "Regardless of the cauldron, as long as it can smash demons and barbarians with pleasure, it is a good cauldron!"... Ahem, now let's get down to earth. Zhao Mingcheng, a talented scholar of the Northern Song Dynasty, was defeated in a poetic contest with the super talented Li Qingzhao, damaging his literary heart and unable to consolidate the literary cauldron. He could only wander through famous rivers and mountains, turning to the path of martial inscription. However, the martial world was treacherous, with demons and barbarians running rampant. If he wanted to find a place to settle and establish his life, he must obtain the unparalleled literary cauldron! Come, let's sing a song, make a fresh start, and witness my triumphant return, sweeping across the world as a king!
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Once crossed over, she became a notorious plague god and short-lived ghost in the surroundings. Her family was dragged down to live in a shack, and many people were waiting to see if this whole family could survive the winter. Either they starved to death or froze to death! But as they waited, this family bought houses, fields, land, and shops... What in the world was going on with this outrageous fortune? —— People in the capital city knew that the Jin Prince married a peasant girl who only knew how to farm, and he cherished her like a pearl. Everyone was waiting to see how this country girl turned princess would make a fool of herself and disgrace the Jin Prince. However, one day, they discovered that the legendary certain someone and another certain someone were actually the little princess of the Jin Prince's family! What happened to the little peasant girl who was supposed to only know how to farm? (Witness how this little peasant girl will become famous throughout the world and become the wealthiest under heaven!)
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A Korean prince with an extra set of memories, a time of fierce competition! When he woke up, the Qi Kingdom had just regained its independence, weak and feeble; the Chu Kingdom was just starting to decline, but still held some power. The Wei and Yan Kingdoms had already passed their peak and become second-rate powers. With the powerful Qin and Zhao Kingdoms looming externally, and internal struggles and debauchery, he faced the dilemma as the prince of the weakest state among the Seven Warring States. Should he advance or retreat? Should he live or die? Can he rewrite the history of a ruined nation
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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
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The iron horses gallop freely, traversing thousands of miles. Every hoofprint shapes the world of the Great Tang! This is an era that breeds heroes: Li Bai, Du Fu, Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi, Li Longji, Yang Guifei, Gao Shi, Cen Shen, Wang Wei, Gao Xianzhi, Ge Shu Han, Feng Changqing... If you, dear readers, think "The Great Tang Dynasty" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
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and he accidentally became involved in the fate of the Song Dynasty.
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An innocent young boy, equipped with a literary system, transmigrates to the era of Wu De in the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin is still the Qin King, and Wei Zheng is still a cunning member of the Crown Prince Party. Li Bai, Du Fu, and others have not yet been born, and the Four Great Talents of Early Tang have not yet emerged. With the system in hand, watch me
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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?
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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.
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During the Wu Zhou period, there were internal and external troubles. Internally, there was a struggle for the throne, while externally, there were threats from the Turks, Tibetans, and the Arab Empire... Yang Chen arrived during this turbulent autumn when the Wu family held power and the Li family was in a perilous situation. As a young man named Li Longji, how can he ascend to the throne? How can he create a "prosperous era of the Kaiyuan reign"?
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The left hand embraces enchanting beauty, while the right hand controls vast lands. Liu Xuan, the king of warriors, returns to the Three Kingdoms and becomes the son of the Kang King of Beihai. To seize both power and love, he must be relentless. Reborn, witness Liu Xuan's rise in the Three Kingdoms and his pursuit of dominance over the world.
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Due to a series of unfortunate events, the legendary warrior Lu Bu found himself inexplicably transported to a different timeline. If he were to be in a world where might makes right, would his fate still be as tragic?
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Zhao Lei, a veteran who grew up in a hospital, returned to the early period of the Renzong reign of the Northern Song Dynasty. At that time, the country was the most prosperous and powerful in the world, but
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Zhang Jie returned to her dormitory, feeling annoyed. The other girls in the dormitory were chattering happily, but upon seeing her, they quickly scattered and gave her disdainful looks. 'Xiao Qing, are you still reading?' she casually asked. The girl lying on the bed put down her book and glanced at her sarcastically, 'Oh, I'm bothering people by lying here and reading, am I?' Just as she finished speaking, someone nearby let out a cold snort. 'I meant you've been lying down for too long and straining your eyes,' Zhang Jie explained kindly. 'No need to worry, let the beauty take care of it,' the girl replied, though accustomed to the situation. Zhang Jie could only smile helplessly and ask, 'What did I do to deserve this?'
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