historical fiction books 2022

Looking for the best historical fiction books of 2022? Look no further! In this article, we'll explore some of the must-read historical fiction novels that will transport you to different eras, filled with captivating characters and rich historical settings.

1. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah: Set during the Great Depression, this powerful novel follows the journey of a resilient woman who must make difficult choices to protect her family amidst the Dust Bowl. Kristin Hannah, known for her bestselling novel "The Nightingale," expertly weaves historical events into a compelling narrative.

2. "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn: For fans of code-breaking and World War II history, this gripping tale delves into the lives of three female codebreakers at Bletchley Park. Kate Quinn, acclaimed author of "The Alice Network," seamlessly combines espionage, friendship, and romance against the backdrop of war.

3. "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray: Based on the true story of Belle da Costa Greene, J.P. Morgan's personal librarian, this novel exposes a woman's journey to navigate the male-dominated art and rare book world of the early 20th century. Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray bring hidden history to life in this captivating book.

4. "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline: Set in the 19th century, this novel follows the lives of three women sentenced to penal colonies in Australia and explores themes of redemption, friendship, and survival. Christina Baker Kline, the bestselling author of "Orphan Train," delivers another emotionally resonant historical saga.

5. "The Arctic Fury" by Greer Macallister: For those interested in adventure and exploration, this thrilling novel takes readers on an Arctic expedition led by a female explorer seeking to unravel the mystery of a lost expedition. Greer Macallister's vivid storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Immerse yourself in the past with these captivating historical fiction novels of 2022. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a gripping story, these books are sure to transport you to different times and places, satisfying your thirst for knowledge and entertainment. Happy reading!
Stealing Flowers Fiction
Stealing Flowers

Sulo is reborn and raised by a creepy old man since childhood. He thought that the heavy responsibility of saving the world would be entrusted to him from then on. But little did he know that just as he grew up, he was dispatched to the imperial capital to be the bodyguard of a young lady. From then on, charming maids, beautiful courtesans, iron-blooded widows, silly princesses, mischievous princesses, domineering queens, and more, they all came one after another… Sulo wiped away the drool at the corner of his mouth and said seriously, "Those who do not vote, do not bookmark, and do not reward, shall not approach this young master." [PS: New author, new book, seeking recommendations and bookmarks!]

489.58 Million words | 2020-07-26 09:50Update

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Three Kingdoms of Fish Flesh Fiction
Three Kingdoms of Fish Flesh

There are many definitions of heroes! Most of them end in tragedy! But there are two types of heroes that are quite special, they are known as charismatic heroes and scheming heroes. There are many charismatic heroes in the Three Kingdoms! And there is one scheming hero! How do you survive in the cracks between them? Will you become their henchmen? Unwilling? Then become their opponents! Interesting! Who are the Water Mirror Nine? Who is their leader? If you were to choose one color to rebel and create a flag, which color would you choose? Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple? In the north of Jing Province, there is a river named Bi. In this river

157.28 Million words | 2021-07-27 15:42Update

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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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To cover the sky with one hand. Fiction
To cover the sky with one hand.

The severed arm unexpectedly regenerates, behold as my single hand covers the sky. The most explosive urban setting, the most badass cultivation.

138.87 Million words | 2021-09-22 17:46Update

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North Sea Without Stele Fiction
North Sea Without Stele

He possessed the best strategies in all of Kyushu, annihilating the Qi kingdom, toppling the Northern Yan, all to fight for the crown prince and bring about peace. But the person who repeatedly opposed and brought him down from his position as general was surprisingly someone who had been reborn after death... Watch as he manipulates conspiracy theories, overturns the balance, and escapes unscathed through countless bloody battles.

216.75 Million words | 2022-05-27 20:24Update

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The Transmigrated Princess Wants to Level Up. Fiction
The Transmigrated Princess Wants to Level Up.

Having crossed over one day, she woke up to find herself no longer in favor in the palace, but rather a neglected royal consort. To make matters worse, she was gravely injured and had little time left to live. In terms of misfortune, she ranked second to none. Everyone wanted her dead, and everyone wanted to use her. So she decided to show everyone her strength. Anyone who dared

214.93 Million words | 2023-05-08 06:42Update

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Song Dynasty Fiction
Song Dynasty

He is a prince, but his noble status restricts him. The court is constantly embroiled in power struggles, with factions of both the scheming and the righteous, the Empress Dowager's party and the Emperor's party, the royal family and the literati, the civil officials and the military generals, the Eastern army and the Western army. Outside, the Western Xia and the Liao Dynasty are watching closely. Let's see how he breaks free from his shackles and rises with his sword! Zhao Rang: "History is not just about the Han Dynasty! There's also the Song Dynasty!" —— A new work by Mùmù! Let's revisit the prosperous Great Song Dynasty, and feel the extraordinary Iron-Blooded Song Dynasty! If you think "Imperial Song" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!

527.42 Million words | 2022-07-17 17:54Update

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My teacher Feng Fiction
My teacher Feng

TV Drama: Peerless Hero, a fan fiction. Set in the Republic of China era, a refreshing and enjoyable read. Please mind your comments, fellow book lovers. Book lovers' group.

298.33 Million words | 2023-03-23 18:34Update

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Dragon's Roar on Water Lake Fiction
Dragon's Roar on Water Lake

My name is Cyberton, I have a small box. If your nickname is related to the heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties, I can grant you their powers. As for that Wang Lun, we formed a sect together. Whose power do you want to obtain? What...the power of Li Mi? And you want me to find you Xiao Fei? Why don't you go die!

527.29 Million words | 2020-08-22 07:18Update

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Rebuilding the Prosperous Tang Dynasty of Life Fiction
Rebuilding the Prosperous Tang Dynasty of Life

They say there are five types of people that Tang Chuan shouldn't be: one being the Crown Prince. If you don't understand, just read Li Chen's story. As soon as he transmigrated, he almost got killed. Then he was about to be thrown into a cesspit. Just when he thought he had escaped, he was going to be buried alive. Why does the dog emperor keep chasing after me? Even when I fled to the temple, I was still pursued. On the escape route, I even ended up with four tag-alongs. How am I going to live like this? It's okay, I'm not afraid. I swear to speak with an influential Tang dynasty. All under heaven shall be the land of Tang, and all the coasts of the world shall be inhabited

18.30 Million words | 2021-11-14 03:07Update

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Arrogant Princess Fiction
Arrogant Princess

Failed to steal the chicken and ended up losing the rice! I helped the princess sabotage her arranged marriage, but unexpectedly got myself involved. What? Mistaken identity? Can't believe I have such bad luck! In order to repay her kindness, she disguised herself as the princess and married off in her place. Little did she know, the person she married turned out to be him! On their wedding night, he threw her out and made her sleep in the woodshed, picking up horse dung... But she didn't care, using her silly abilities to eat and play as she pleased. She just didn't know when he started to see through her true identity and would do anything for her!

27.80 Million words | 2022-06-11 02:22Update

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Battleground Career Fiction
Battleground Career

A ordinary peasant family, after being ravaged by the Japanese invaders, adopts a surviving orphan and forms a militia to resist the Japanese. With outstanding achievements and exceptional abilities, they catch the attention of the Nationalist and Communist forces. Faced with a dilemma, they temporarily refuse and resolve to train harder and pursue personal heroic feats. Against the backdrop of a growing movement, they come to realize the importance of teamwork and eventually join the Communist Party to fight against the Japanese together. After the war, they return alone to

547.78 Million words | 2023-04-27 22:46Update

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Time Travel Chronicles: The Top Scholar Princess Fiction
Time Travel Chronicles: The Top Scholar Princess

Sulan tragically died in a car accident and later transmigrated into the body of Luoyun Yao in ancient times. When the female protagonist wanted to understand the identity of the character she transmigrated into, she unexpectedly discovered an even more concealed identity—the princess of the Biluo Kingdom. She then embarked on the path towards restoring the country step by step.

418.16 Million words | 2021-02-25 23:39Update

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The Strongest Military Spirit Fiction
The Strongest Military Spirit

If I exist, the dignity of the nation cannot be humiliated. If I perish, the enemy invaders cannot survive. A haunting secret phrase, a mysterious beauty captured in a photograph. The retired soldier awakens, returning to the military camp, with a steel gun in hand, winning the admiration of a beautiful woman. From a tooth of the wolf to a fang of the dragon, he becomes the king of soldiers. From the snowy mountains to the grasslands, he is unstoppable. The squad he leads, known as "a gathering of madmen," ruthlessly tramples on incoming enemies. Though our country is vast, if we seek war, we will perish. The world can only be safe when we forget war, for forgetting it will bring danger.

450.41 Million words | 2022-03-18 11:08Update

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The Seven Beauties of the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
The Seven Beauties of the Three Kingdoms.

Marine Corps soldier Cao Keming crossed over to the Three Kingdoms and became Cao Cao's eldest son, Cao Ang. With his iron fists, he forcefully carved out a realm! The talented woman who excels in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, Cai Wenji, the enchanting beauty known as the Fairy of Luo, the stunning beauty Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao that captivated Cao Cao, the eccentric and agile Sun Shangxiang, and others, be prepared to be conquered by them! Awaken to hold the power of the world, intoxicated while resting on the knees of a beautiful woman!

436.95 Million words | 2023-03-31 02:13Update

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Heart of Time Fiction
Heart of Time

Time travel, perhaps, offers ambitious individuals or those filled with regret an opportunity to change their lives and get involved in the grand mission of "building and destroying countries, continuing the rarest of worlds." However, time travel also means no longer having the convenience of seeking opinions from countless wives for personal matters, no more relying on "Baidu" for help with external affairs, no more having "Wan Bao Lu" and "Hong Ta Shan" cigarettes between the lips, no more "Wu Liang Ye" and "Rene Head Horse" liquor poured in the glass, no more handy and cool tool like a "Zippo" lighter to

202.72 Million words | 2023-02-25 20:59Update

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The Iron Will of Warships: A Man's Journey through Time Fiction
The Iron Will of Warships: A Man's Journey through Time

Big ships and giant cannons are the epitome of romance for men. The ultimate form of devotion for fans of Germany is to become a "Dehei" - the ultimate blackness. In the "Cultivate a Little Mustache" plan, the person who can provide the most assistance to Little Mustache is a "Dehei" rather than a "Defen," because the former understands Germany's flaws and deficiencies the best. Trap England, trap France, trap Japan, trap America, and trap Germany, using the hands of Little Mustache to drain the blood of imperialist countries!

273.92 Million words | 2021-11-14 14:21Update

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Emperor of Special Agents in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
Emperor of Special Agents in the Three Kingdoms

A secret agent travels back in time to the end of the Han Dynasty and becomes the young abandoned emperor. Surviving death, escaping from danger, leaving Luoyang, gathering heroes, and attracting beauties. Aiming for dominion, overlooking the world! No matter how many troops you possess, you are just a regional overlord! Everything you take in, I will spit it out!

323.88 Million words | 2022-10-29 16:13Update

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No discord, no reunion. Fiction
No discord, no reunion.

What if I've traveled through time? I still need to eat, sleep, and fall in love... To survive in this unknown world, and for the sake of that one male god who looks just like the one before I traveled, I'm willing to give it my all... But, may I ask, what kind of creature is this wicked guy? Enjoying tormenting me, aren't you? Just wait until I slowly settle the score with you~~~~~~~~~~

475.55 Million words | 2021-01-20 12:56Update

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A Guide to Jia Lian in the Red Chamber Fiction
A Guide to Jia Lian in the Red Chamber

The unparalleled talents of the Twelve Beauties of Jinling could not escape the tragic fate of being inevitably associated with sorrow and tears. Even the astounding stubborn stone is nothing more than an irreparable stone! The collapse of the Red Chamber resonates loudly, shattering the dream into pieces. The empty space of the antique lamp and ancient Buddha may not be truly empty, as they recite the lingering resentment of Cao Xueqin. The Red Chamber has lost its dreams, leaving only remnants of dream shadows!

454.54 Million words | 2021-10-30 22:24Update

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