historical romantic fiction

Introduction:
Historical romantic fiction is a popular genre that combines elements of history and romance to create engaging and captivating stories. In this article, we will explore some of the best historical romantic fiction novels, introduce their talented authors, and recommend websites where readers can find more of this genre's captivating tales.

1. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon:
"Dive into the Scottish Highlands with 'Outlander,' a mesmerizing tale of time travel, adventure, and passionate love," written by the talented Diana Gabaldon. This series follows the story of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who mysteriously travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland. As tensions rise between the British and Scottish clans, Claire finds herself torn between two men and two worlds. Don't miss this epic journey filled with romance, intrigue, and lush historical detail.

2. "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen:
No list of historical romantic fiction is complete without mentioning the remarkable Jane Austen. Set in 19th-century England, "Pride and Prejudice" remains one of Austen's most beloved novels. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet, a spirited and intelligent woman, and Mr. Darcy, a wealthy and proud gentleman. This tale explores themes of societal expectations, mistaken judgments, and the power of true love.

3. "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons:
For lovers of historical romance set during turbulent times, "The Bronze Horseman" is a must-read. Paullina Simons weaves an unforgettable story against the backdrop of World War II. Protagonist Tatiana, a young Russian woman, falls in love with Alexander, an officer in the Red Army. Together, they face the challenges of war, political upheaval, and desperate choices, all while navigating a passionate and forbidden love.

4. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah:
Kristin Hannah's "The Nightingale" combines history, romance, and the bravery of women during World War II. Set in Nazi-occupied France, the novel tells the story of two sisters, Isabelle and Vianne, who take different paths in the face of war. Their journeys are marked by sacrifice, resilience, and love. This emotionally charged tale is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, making it a standout in the genre.

Websites to Explore:
1. Goodreads: Goodreads.com is a popular website that provides a platform for readers to discover, rate, and review books. Their historical romance section is a great resource to find user-recommended novels in the genre.
2. Historical Romance Writers: HistoricalRomanceWriters.com is a website dedicated to promoting and supporting authors who write historical romance novels. It offers information about authors, book recommendations, and a blog featuring articles about the genre.
3. Amazon: As one of the largest online book retailers, Amazon.com offers a wide selection of historical romance novels. Readers can find customer reviews, recommendations, and suggestions for similar books based on their preferences.

Conclusion:
Historical romantic fiction is a genre that appeals to many readers, providing an escape to different time periods while diving into captivating love stories. From Diana Gabaldon's gripping time-travel epic to Jane Austen's classic tale of societal expectations, there is something for every historical romance enthusiast. By exploring recommended novels, getting to know talented authors, and utilizing websites like Goodreads, Historical Romance Writers, and Amazon, readers can embark on a journey through the pages of history and love.
The Legend of Empress Xifei in the Qing Palace Fiction
The Legend of Empress Xifei in the Qing Palace

She heartlessly abandoned her childhood sweetheart and entered the palace for the sake of protecting her family, hoping to be selected by the emperor. Unexpectedly, she became a maid in the presence of the Fourth Prince Yinzhen due to a twist of fate. From then on, her life became intertwined with Yinzhen, involving both humility and glory, joy and despair. From the forty-third year of Kangxi to the first year of Yongzheng, she stood by his side for a total of nineteen years, eventually ascending to the highest throne. However, what did they have left when all the flowers withered?

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All my brothers are geniuses except for me, I'm a waste. Fiction
All my brothers are geniuses except for me, I'm a waste.

As the gentle and fragile girl in the eyes of the world, she actually feels quite wronged. Clearly, she is very strong, ridiculously strong. Everyone knows that the useless Fifth Miss of the Prime Minister's Manor has four powerful elder brothers who dote on her, but suddenly, one day, all her brothers go missing. Those who have long envied and resented her see this as an opportunity to kick her while she's down, eagerly trying to take advantage of the situation. However, they end up being beaten to the point of wailing like ghosts and howling like wolves. The Fifth Miss smiles softly and says, "Oh well, if I've lost my big thighs, I'll just be my own support." It is

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Rebirth of Gentleness Fiction
Rebirth of Gentleness

Reborn into ancient times, not only did she become a mute with no ability to speak, but also suffered from an unloving grandmother, neglectful father, malicious stepmother, and the curse of causing misfortune to her entire family. Despite facing numerous hardships and challenges, she faced them head-on and resolved them one by one. Poisoning, assassinations, and framing came one after

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Cannon Fodder Strategy Guide Fiction
Cannon Fodder Strategy Guide

After an unexpected death, Baihe found herself with a chance to survive. In order to maintain the current situation, she had to cross various strange worlds and complete missions. The introduction may seem inadequate, but any criticism is definitely unwelcome. Only praise is accepted. Those who criticize shouldn't blame the author for not showing any mercy. The author's tolerance is far from pristine.

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Genius Poisonous Concubine Fiction
Genius Poisonous Concubine

"The Indomitable Han Yunxi" and "The Legend of Yunxi" are original novels. She is the most insignificant waste in a medical family, everyone can bully; he is the most noble king in Tianning Kingdom, with power over the world. He is her fiancé whom she has to marry against her will; she is the burden he avoids. On the day of their grand wedding, the bridal sedan arrives at the door, but the Wangfu throws out a sentence, "Wrong auspicious time, come again tomorrow." However, as she stands at the gate of the Wangfu, she turns back with a smile, making a name for herself in the capital city, proving that she is not insignificant. In the bridal chamber on the night of candles and flowers, she saves his life, proving that she is not a waste. She solves General Xie's poison, treats the strange illness of the Crown Prince, investigates foreign spies, and challenges others in poetry at a lavish banquet, displaying her brilliance. Her knowledge, poisonous skills, and courage are astonishing to him, but also provoke his suspicion and vigilance, not realizing that his feelings for her have long been deeply rooted. During a palace banquet, the princess is poisoned and dies. She is framed and imprisoned. Facing the extreme punishment of boiling oil, she holds on desperately, hoping for his intervention. And him, will he come?

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The Splendid Countryside: A Farmer's Tale Fiction
The Splendid Countryside: A Farmer's Tale

Song Qingyuan traveled through time and found herself with a lazy and idle father, as well as a messy and unhygienic mother. Her older brother was full of teenage angst, and her younger brother was a brat. Song Qingyuan felt immense pressure and thought about helping her parents change their ways. However, she realized that they were quite stubborn. Moving out was not an option either, as their house was infested. Watch how Song Qingyuan, amidst the incompetence of her family, manages to succeed in life and become prosperous. PS: This story follows a different trope from traditional farming novels. There will be no division or estrangement within the family. While achieving prosperity, Song Qingyuan also endeavors to transform the problematic relatives around her. Check out my new book

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The Farmer's Daughter Consort, Don't Be Too Sweet. Fiction
The Farmer's Daughter Consort, Don't Be Too Sweet.

"If you were a ruler, you would definitely be a foolish one," she whispered in his ear. He chuckled, "If I were for you, I'd gladly be a foolish ruler." In truth, he did so much more for her. He was the powerful King of Nanling, known for his elegance and humility. Though the world saw him as a gentleman of integrity, the people of Nanling knew that for the sake of the little divine physician, Liu Yusheng, he could become utterly mad. Betrayed by his closest kin, he found himself traversing into an ancient farming clan. With the love and care of his family and the adoration of the villagers, Liu Yusheng brought with her a lifetime of blessings. Using her spatial spiritual spring to heal the sick and save lives with a golden needle, she only wanted to live peacefully in her secluded paradise. However, the person she once saved from death couldn't help but be infatuated with her from a young age. He always asked, "Sheng Sheng, when will you marry me?" He said, "Bestow upon me the flute, and I shall give you my kingdom." (This is a story of protection, indulgence, healing, and no abuse throughout. Enter at your own discretion.)

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The Concubine of the First Rank Fiction
The Concubine of the First Rank

As a wealthy and ambitious businesswoman, Song Anran is expanding her commercial empire and dealing with all sorts of challenges. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she wakes up to find herself transported back in time to ancient China as the daughter of a high-ranking official. Song Anran is faced with a fresh start and numerous obstacles, including her scheming stepmother and half-brother, greedy relatives, and gold-digging suitors. Determined to continue her fight, Song Anran refuses to be overwhelmed by the hardships that come her way.

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The Phoenix Lady of the Agricultural Gate Fiction
The Phoenix Lady of the Agricultural Gate

Transmigrating as a baby, growing up with no one claiming kinship, only to find my childhood sweetheart waiting here for me! "Huang'er, you are the adopted daughter-in-law of the Ye family. Your eldest brother and second brother didn't marry you, but your cousin will!" Ye Zihao carried Ye Qinghuang on his back, brimming with joy. "From now on, I will only dote on you!" He was the youngest scholar in the village, taking her as his wife despite the reputation of being unfilial. He cherished her, spoilt her, and taught her to be a fearless and fierce wife, to deal with troublesome relatives. "Wife, that brat wants a sister, let's have more children to give him." Ye Zihao embraced the idea of spoiling his wife by continuously showering her with love every night.

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Phoenix Medical Waste Consort Fiction
Phoenix Medical Waste Consort

She is a foolish princess, subjected to constant ridicule and abandoned by her lover, confined to a cold, heartless palace. She is a modern military doctor, unexpectedly transported and left to suffer in a cruel and neglectful world. Fully aware that being kind to her enemies is being cruel to herself. She leaves behind her reputation as a naive princess, using calculated methods to transform into a ruthless and sharp-witted empress. Within the depths of the palace, she carefully strategizes, determined to exact revenge on those who have tormented her. Little did she know, the mighty emperor, who once held himself above all, has unknowingly fallen for her genuine heart...

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The Original Wife's Manual Fiction
The Original Wife's Manual

In the mirror of flowing light, glimpsing the future. Trapped in the red brocade tent, the mandarin ducks struggled. On the Naihe Bridge, people coming and going. Tigers and wolves lurking by the weak river. Once we had joined hearts, wildflowers were unworthy of cutting. It's a pity that the reincarnated woman seeks not this life but the next. The original wife from the native land displays divine power, ensuring that both this life and the next will be empty for you! ——*——*——*——*—— PS: Beauty, I have a prestigious "Handbook for the Original Wife" here, with an additional one hundred and eight techniques for taming husbands. It can prevent the mistress from taking your place, destroy the continuation of the family line, and even defeat your confidante, soulmate. How about it? ——*——*——*——*—— There is a completed trilogy of ancient fiction: "Smoke and Water," "Rebirth Space Rules," and "Walking Hand in Hand with the Son." Currently, a serialized VIP fantasy and immortal cultivation novel "Repairing the Sky Chronicle." Guaranteed quality, welcome to jump into the pit. O(∩_∩)O

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Fragrance of the Capital's Romance Fiction
Fragrance of the Capital's Romance

Nan Qin thanked, half of the kingdom collapsed. Zhong Yong Marquis Mansion was implicated, a prestigious family vanished overnight. Xie Fanghua, the beloved daughter of the mansion, was crushed and turned to dust. Thinking that there was nothing left, but Heaven showed favor once again, granting her another life. She looked at her prosperous family and safe loved ones, vowing to protect Zhong Yong Marquis Mansion and carry on the Xie family as long as she lived. Thus, she left her chamber, left the mansion, and infiltrated the secret training grounds of the royal guards, learning martial arts and political strategies. Eight years later, she presented a magnificent gift to the royal family as gratitude to her teachers, marking her return to the capital! From then on, the inner chambers of the influential families had a pair of hands capable of overturning the world. With her gracefulness, she became a powerful figure at the imperial court, holding a chessboard in her hands while sitting on the throne of the noble concubine. With her keen insight, she grasped everything within her control. With a snap of her fingers, the flourishing kingdom was turned upside down, and arrows rained wildly in the imperial capital. Nan Qin's return caused a storm in the city. Xie Fanghua wanted the world to know that she, a delicate woman from the inner chambers, not only understood romance but also grasped the world's affairs. This story is one on one, a lifetime commitment between two people.

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Rebirth of a Young Landlord Fiction
Rebirth of a Young Landlord

In my previous life, I was betrayed and tragically died at the hands of a third party. But finally, I had a chance to be reborn. When I woke up, I found myself transformed into a little country girl with delicate hands and feet and a cute face. Facing my kind-hearted but weak-willed adoptive parents and the arrogant relatives of the in-law family, I clenched my little fists. I vowed to protect my loved ones from being bullied and lead a happy, hardworking, and prosperous life together. The book club is already full, so we've opened two additional groups. The group is called "Reborn Little Landlord" and we welcome all book club members to join. The password is the name of the author's works - "Weak Beauty".

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Nine-fold brocade Fiction
Nine-fold brocade

In my second life, I hide my extraordinary talents and live in the countryside, waiting for the right time to seek revenge. Unfortunately, even in a humble farming family, drama never ceases. To survive, one must be ruthless. As I deal with troubles, I think of enjoying a cup of tea and pondering my next move. Unexpectedly, I become the fallen young lady of the prestigious Lin family. I couldn't care less, but they insist on finding me a match. Ignoring their ignorance, I resort to cunning to seek tranquility. Little did I know, it became quite a spectacle for others. Confronting a face that seems to smirk with a hint of annoyance, I sigh inwardly. Mind your own business! The ancients surely knew

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Peerless Divine Doctor: The Scheming Miss Fiction
Peerless Divine Doctor: The Scheming Miss

She was a divine doctor in the 24th century, with a silver needle capable of bringing the dead back to life. With a twist of fate, she became the despised young lady in the royal mansion. Devoid of spiritual powers and pride, she was belittled by her fiancé who brought a new lover to her doorstep. A once proud genius, how could she tolerate such insolence? With her silver needle in hand, the world was at her disposal. The treasures of the heavens and the earth were at her fingertips, and peerless martial arts came effortlessly. She would make them regret their actions! As the divine doctor roamed, souls trembled in the nine heavens. Unexpectedly, she saved a little follower. He was captivating and mysterious, ruthless in his methods, yet he became infatuated with the young girl who once saved his life by chance. "We're not acquainted," the divine doctor said with a cold gaze. He teased, "But don't we recognize each other once clothes are taken off? Shall I strip to see if we are still familiar?"

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The Girl from the Small Farm Fiction
The Girl from the Small Farm

Once upon a time, I crossed over to a rural family. The house was in ruins, and my siblings were weak. There was an arrogant uncle and a harsh grandmother. What! They tried to seize the house and the land. But it doesn't matter, we have the system in our hands, and I can do whatever I want in this world. The reputation of a fierce woman spread everywhere, and no one dared to marry her. Who said that? We have our own male god. Although he speaks less and seems a bit cold, there is no one more loyal than him, like a faithful dog.

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There is a harem called "German Concubine". Fiction
There is a harem called "German Concubine".

Entering the palace, Lanqi was just an inconspicuous palace maid, serving her master diligently without ever dreaming of soaring to new heights. That rainy day, the sorrowful figure of Emperor Xuanye mourning his deceased wife imprinted itself in her heart. Many times, many things, fate has its own arrangements. In order to protect her master, Wu Ya Lanqi went so far as to frame the current emperor. The young emperor, wishing only to frighten this naive palace maid, never expected that her eyes, brimming with kindness and tenderness, would deeply penetrate his heart. "I just wanted to...," on the dragon bed, Wu Ya Lanqi couldn't help but fix her gaze on the emperor, as if engraving

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Rebirth: A Promise of Youthful Beauty Fiction
Rebirth: A Promise of Youthful Beauty

Murdering her own husband and fearing the consequences, Su Yijing's life ended tragically. It was all because of her ignorance and encountering the "Wolf Lord of Fortune." But fortunately, she was able to be reborn like a mung bean. Vowing to start anew and undergo a magnificent transformation, let's see how this young lady from a wealthy family extinguishes evil servants, battles the "Wolf" Lord, and changes her fate. She proceeds cautiously, but suddenly discovers that someone seems to share her experiences. Su, feeling pitiful: I have repaid everything I owed, but how should I face my husband? Lord Yu, raising an eyebrow and sneering: Is that so? I feel like it's far from enough for me.

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The Imperial Doctor's Splendor: The Empress Consort Fiction
The Imperial Doctor's Splendor: The Empress Consort

【Perfect Ending!】 She came from a prestigious family, crippled her left foot to save the prince, but was publicly humiliated on her wedding day. The crown prince refused to marry her, and she was left alone, abandoned by her heartless father and wicked stepmother, while they looked on with cold eyes... She was a abandoned orphan of the family, he was a prince burdened with deep-rooted enmity. A Qixi feast displayed her unparalleled elegance, stunning the entire

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Rebirth of the Iron-Boned Phoenix Empress Fiction
Rebirth of the Iron-Boned Phoenix Empress

In her

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The spoiled noblewoman has the best fate. Fiction
The spoiled noblewoman has the best fate.

【Clean and Pure, Sweet Pet, Foodie, Daily Life, Easygoing and No Angst】 Chu Yu was just a plain office worker in her previous life, with no outstanding talents to speak of except for her insatiable appetite. One day, she transmigrated into the short-lived consort of Prince Yongzheng, Ulanara, who not only failed to receive favor but also couldn't raise her only child in history... Since life is short, why not indulge in pleasures? In this life, she only has two goals: to indulge in delicious food and gaze upon handsome men. What? The handsome men come with a golden thigh? Then she must hold on tightly to

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