Contemporary Historical Fiction: Exploring the Junction of Past and Present Contemporary historical fiction, also known as modern historical fiction, is a genre that delves into the enthralling blend of both contemporary and historical elements. This unique literary category offers readers a captivating reading experience by juxtaposing real historical events or eras with fictional characters and narratives set in the present day. If you are an avid reader seeking to embark on a journey bridging the gap between the past and the present, here are some highly recommended contemporary historical fiction novels that have garnered critical acclaim and captivated readers worldwide: 1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Markus Zusak's beautifully crafted novel takes place during World War II and follows the life of Liesel Meminger, a young girl living in Nazi Germany. Her love for books and her unique perspective on life provides a poignant and thought-provoking narrative that will keep you engrossed from beginning to end. 2. "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead: Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a powerful exploration of slavery in America. The story follows a young woman named Cora as she escapes from a Georgia plantation via the Underground Railroad, which is depicted as a real train system. This inventive and emotionally charged novel sheds light on a dark period of history with a contemporary twist. 3. "Alias Grace" by Margaret Atwood: Margaret Atwood, renowned for her dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale," presents "Alias Grace," a gripping tale set in 19th-century Canada. This novel is based on the true story of Grace Marks, a housemaid convicted of a brutal double murder. Atwood weaves together historical facts and literary imagination to create a mesmerizing narrative that will keep you questioning the nature of truth and memory. In addition to these exceptional novels, there are websites dedicated to contemporary historical fiction, where you can discover more hidden gems and explore a wide range of authors and narratives that delve into this fascinating genre. Some popular websites include Goodreads, Historical Novel Society, and BookBub. Contemporary historical fiction offers readers a chance to engage with the past in a relatable and contemporary context. By bringing historical events, periods, and characters into the present day, these novels provide a fresh perspective and invite readers to reflect on the implications of history on our lives today. So, whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a captivating read, give contemporary historical fiction a try and let your imagination travel through time.
The legitimate daughter of the noble family, she was virtuous and gentle. She foolishly fell in love with the Crown Prince and ran away with him. For six years, she assisted him and eventually became the Empress. Accompanying him in building a prosperous nation, she faced dangers and became a hostage in another country. After five years, she returned, only to find no place for her in the harem. The beauty in his arms smiled brightly, saying, "Sister, the country is settled, you should also step down." Her daughter died tragically, the Crown Prince was deposed. The Shen family was engulfed in loyalty and martyrdom, with no one spared. In an instant, the family was destroyed, with all the children lost! Shen Miao never expected that the couple who supported each other through hardships was nothing but a farce! He said, "Since you have followed me for twenty years, I will grant you a complete corpse as a token of appreciation." With a three-foot white cloth, Shen Miao made a solemn vow: "When the day of death arrives, both you and I shall perish!" Reborn to the age of fourteen, before tragedy struck, her loved ones were still alive and she remained the gentle and elegant legitimate daughter of the noble family.
140.06 Million words | 2021-09-19 06:50Update
In the winter of the third year of the Taikang era, a girl from the Ning family in the northern town of Yangcheng came to seek recognition but was rejected. After being refused marriage, the girl decided to hang herself in front of the Ning family's doorstep as a declaration of her determination. When the girl, who was thought to be dead, opened her eyes again, the fates of many people were completely turned upside down.
194.72 Million words | 2021-09-17 07:38Update
The modern fragrance maker is reincarnated as a mysterious illegitimate daughter: Struggling to survive in the squeeze of aristocratic families, Seeking a suitable partner through valuable incense and precious artifacts. Only hoping to be together forever, Indifferent to worldly matters, enjoying the view of flowers while sitting by casually. **************************** Typically updated at midnight, come back tomorrow to see O(∩_∩)O
67.71 Million words | 2021-04-11 06:28Update
In the courtyard, the madam quarrels with the concubine, and the insignificant servant boy finds it amusing, oh so amusing. In the court, they all fight for power and fame, beware, oh beware of the prince's name. A certain woman: (proudly) I've learned all the tricks to seduce men! A certain prince: (raising an eyebrow) Is that so? A certain woman: (dejectedly) I am just a woman myself... A certain prince: (authoritatively) Come to me at once! A certain woman: (crossing her arms) Why
109.45 Million words | 2020-08-28 01:43Update
Less than two years into their marriage, amidst treacherous storms and bitter battles, their love withered away like a fading fragrance and a shattered jade. Gazing with discontent, Liu Ruoxi opened her eyes, only to find herself reborn on that fateful morning that altered her destiny...
135.46 Million words | 2022-08-23 04:44Update
As a member of a mercenary group with medical skills, Xia Jin has seen too much of the ups and downs of life, and can't help but feel weary in body and mind. Reborn into a prestigious ancient medical family as a fourteen-year-old girl, she expresses her desire to marry a pure and honorable man and live a simple and peaceful life. However, who exactly should she marry in the end?
98.37 Million words | 2021-11-01 22:00Update
Reborn, with an invisible storage compartment, no one dares to rob what belongs to the three siblings. In this life, she simply wants to live a peaceful life, become a small wealthy person, and protect her elder brother and younger brother whom she owes from her past life. It doesn't matter what kind of man she marries, as long as he is honest and reliable, and they can get along, or if they can't, they will separate. However, many things seem to be different from her past life; it turns out that there were so many things that brushed past their family. ----------------- The completed novel "I Am at Peace" has nearly 800,000 words, with quality guaranteed. Please support and recommend it! Please collect it!
143.63 Million words | 2023-03-10 22:32Update
The Jiang family had two stunning beauties. The eldest daughter from the original wife was enchanting like a demon, while the second daughter from the stepmother was as beautiful as a fairy. Due to the early death of her birth mother and the death of her eldest brother in battle, a wandering Taoist deemed her horoscope inauspicious and she was sent to the Zhuangzi where she faced cold stares from others. Upon returning to the ancestral home, she was grateful to the stepmother for treating her as if she were her own, and the fairy-like stepsister treated her sincerely despite the curse. With a heart full of gratitude, she entered the palace as a substitute for her stepsister... Thinking that her birth father would always care for her, and her beloved would guide her, she sacrificed herself for the glory of the family only to face an unpredictable change in fortune, where her beloved became the ruler while she herself was labeled as a calamitous demon. The stepsister smiled cunningly and said, "Sister, do you know that you are like a speck of sand in my eyes? Today is the day to remove that speck. Sister, do you really believe that your elder brother and mother died naturally?" Father treated her coldly, rising step by step, and only then did she realize that she had become an abandoned member of the family. She witnessed her youngest brother being tortured to death by a power-loving minister, shedding tears of blood and making a solemn vow. The heavens had eyes and sent her back ten years ago, as the true heiress of the Jiang family, having returned from hell! Enough, since she was labeled as a calamitous demon, she might as well upheave the world! The youngest stepsister was hypocritical, the stepmother was malicious, the beloved was ruthless, and the family showed no mercy. She came to collect the lives of those who couldn't be taken by the King of Hell! In the past life, she was treated as a chess piece; in this life, she would make the world her game! With her beautiful smile and enchanting charm, she would upend the world in her red dress. She was an evil spirit who had returned from hell; she was determined to make those who harmed her pay with their lives! "I want those who owed me their lives to bring their hearts and livers before me, and I want those who looked down on me to forever look up to me. I want Duke Zi to tremble at the sight of me, and I want to trample these beautiful mountains and rivers under my feet!" "You are the calamitous demon of the nation, and I am the treacherous minister," he said with a dark robe and cold eyes. "It's perfect; we're a match made in heaven." *** The sky was filled with lonely stars, and the night was as dark as ink. The young girl was slender and graceful, dressed in a red outfit that exuded a chilling aura. She coldly asked, "What brings Your Highness here so late at night?" The young man in a black robe, with handsome features and a noble aura, lowered his gaze and said calmly, "I've heard that the eldest daughter of the Shangshu Mansion is naturally enchanting, so I've come to pay her a visit." "What does it matter if I'm naturally enchanting? Your Highness might as well look at yourself in a bronze mirror to truly understand what it means to be born with wickedness." With that, she slammed the door shut with a bang. The cool young man who remained in his original spot, always elegant, suddenly showed a crack in his composure. How bold of her to dare slam the door! *** She wore red like fire, but her heart was as cold as the coldest winter. He dressed in black, exuding a sense of desolation, yet he was willingly warming her frozen heart. In this life, that young man with pure elegance approached her step by step, like a Qingzhu in the snowy fields or an icy stream in the mountains, unstoppable. "Ruan Ruan, if you hate the world, I will conquer it for you." "And if I love it?" she asked. "Then I shall be the world, and you will only be allowed to love me." Upgraded domestic struggle, with a strong male lead and an even stronger female lead, a story filled with love and favoritism. Please support it! *kisses*
128.17 Million words | 2020-12-26 12:34Update
As a modern expert in medicinal herbs, the young lady is suddenly reincarnated in an ancient rural household, becoming the mother of two freshly baked, tender buns. She, adorned in silk and satin, has no memory, and who knows if she is a lost mistress waiting to be claimed? She waits anxiously, but the wet nurse arrives. The fiancé also appears. Then comes the notice of the marquis' father being imprisoned. All of this, just for one purpose: to force her, who fled the marriage, to return home and marry. The woman looks at the two babies in the swaddling cloth, tears welling in her eyes: What should be done with these two colored hats? Must she really send them to inherit their father's business??
101.97 Million words | 2022-05-05 20:14Update
New book "The Forced Split Personality of the Black Lotus Illegitimate Daughter" is now online~ * The little belle can fight, solve mysteries, comes from a good family, has a beautiful appearance, but has a weak body. Everyone says she won't live past her teenage years, and her suitors are becoming fewer and fewer. The young war god has no luck in finding a wife or having children, but he doesn't believe in superstitions. He calculates all the odds and brings the little belle back home. After marriage, the two become an unbeatable team, have children, and their lives are chaotic yet blissful! ... Rumor has it: the eldest daughter of Marquis Bai is infatuated with Prince Yong.
169.35 Million words | 2021-08-21 16:12Update
The lively and carefree romance author Wei Chang found herself transported into her own novel, becoming the most unfortunate cannon fodder supporting character. She initially thought that with her knowledge of the plot, she could avoid the clichés and stay away from melodrama. However, she discovered that the reborn female protagonist remembered even more than she did... Poor her, she was reluctantly dragged into a protagonist duel with her "rival" while her damn golden finger only became effective later on. What a predicament! Being a cannon fodder is not as easy as she thought!!! This story follows the style of a sweet romantic novel by a certain Zhen. It has already completed multiple works, so rest assured and join in the excitement!
66.51 Million words | 2020-07-28 22:53Update
Transmigrated into the most despised noblewoman in the capital, with a husband who doesn't love, a mother-in-law who doesn't care, a deceased father, an absent mother, and a concubine lurking beside. What's even more unreasonable is that due to being married to the Emperor, divorce is not an option! However, it doesn't matter; I have my own ways to live a good life! Don't worry, there are finished novels like "Rebirth of the Mansion Wife" and upcoming ones like "Ah Xing" with guaranteed quality!
81.32 Million words | 2020-12-13 20:59Update
Guo Xiaoxiao comes from a working-class family in a second-tier city, where education is not a priority. With everyone busy making a living, she was sent to a sports school and trained rigorously. One day, she time-travels and finds herself in complete darkness. With numerous siblings in the family, they constantly play and have endless fun. The border situation becomes critical, with the emperor leading the battle and eventually dying. The prince ascends the throne and tries to regain the lost land. Ten years of war leave many households empty. Guo Xiaoxiao's brothers die in battle. In order to protect her family, she dons armor and goes to war, fighting to ensure their survival.
92.46 Million words | 2022-07-26 13:52Update
She, the eldest daughter of the Mu Family, the ruling power of the Chiqiong Kingdom, had no interest in feminine beauty since she was a child. She only loved wielding knives and guns and at the age of nine, she followed her father into battles, becoming feared for her 'Crimson Blade'. However, in a sudden turn of events, her father mysteriously disappeared, her military power was seized, and her trusted allies turned against her. She shouldered the responsibility of her family alone, searching for her father and the truth behind the conspiracy... Although fierce and ruthless, she willingly revealed her softer side for one person, even if he was an enemy general. She resolutely walked by his side through all obstacles, hand in hand. One day, a series of traps and betrayal from her lover left her physically and emotionally wounded. It was then she finally realized that there was always someone beside her. While the world believed this person to be cold and heartless, he provided her warmth and silently protected her. Only in his presence, could she remove all her masks and burdens. Will she finally let go of her obsession and hold hands with him? This novel was originally titled 'Crimson Fate'. Thank you for your support.
48.84 Million words | 2022-05-04 14:49Update
Transmigrating into an ancient era of lush green mountains, flowing rivers, fragrant vegetation, life couldn't be better. At least the food consumed is all naturally and organically obtained, spending leisure time with playful cats, walking dogs, encountering hyenas, wolves, tigers, leopards, occasionally practicing medicine... living comfortably and freely!
69.00 Million words | 2020-10-07 04:07Update
Once reborn, I became the third young lady of the An Ding Marquis Manor. Grandmother disapproved, stepmother detested, and there were also a group of half-sisters and step-sisters who wished to devour my flesh and consume my bones. The sister I relied on for survival since childhood sacrificed herself by marrying my paralyzed brother-in-law in order to restore the marquis title. Now, it's my turn.
151.77 Million words | 2023-02-21 23:43Update
People are often oblivious to the many individuals who guard what is so crucial to them, only realizing its significance when it is lost. Shen Muqing's future is thus concealed within the invisible threads of destiny and the fated individuals no one can see.
96.57 Million words | 2022-02-10 07:31Update
"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.)
366.64 Million words | 2021-03-26 06:53Update
Abandoned woman Gu Shiba Niang took her own life in front of the newlyweds. Despite her failed business, she woke up ten years ago to find her loved ones still with her, not yet being sent away. Fate is reaching a turning point. Reborn with intense hatred, can she rewrite her destiny? －－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－－ Cover designed by Musuiyou, love it (*^__^*) hehe
85.67 Million words | 2022-06-22 20:27Update
Her once-beautiful face destroyed and a severe illness plaguing her, 30-year-old Xu Jinyu lay in a dark and cramped room, waiting for death. When she opened her eyes, she found herself waking up as a 14-year-old girl. She was on a boat heading to the Marquis Wenning's mansion in the capital city, sailing towards the nightmare of her past life. Ah... In this lifetime, her existence would be their worst nightmare!
100.18 Million words | 2020-10-12 21:56Update
Zhou Shaojin was reborn. In her previous life, her cousin Cheng Lu betrayed her and was naturally struck out. But she still had many other cousins, like Cheng Xu, Cheng Yi, and Cheng Ju... This is a story that I must tell about the Cheng family!
187.80 Million words | 2023-06-02 06:00Update
