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.
In this ancient world where even a clever woman can't accomplish anything without the basics, our protagonist possesses exceptional medical skills but fails to cure her own illness. Abandoned in her ancestral home, she is frail and accompanied by two little troublemakers. With only two years left to live, how can she secure a safe and prosperous future for her children before her time runs out? A story of growth for a young lady with a compassionate heart and medical expertise.
109.32 Million words | 2021-04-09 19:06Update
She died on the same day as her young son. When she opened her eyes, she found herself reborn as the granddaughter of her former subordinate, fifty years in the future. Should she seek vengeance for her own death or simply live on as things unfold naturally?
62.71 Million words | 2023-04-30 20:43Update
On her eighteenth birthday, Yulin chose Xuzhian, a talented scholar, to be her husband, unknowingly unraveling a shocking secret. Living in a web of lies for the past sixteen years, how will Yulin face the truth? After much consideration, since more people prefer the title 'The Husband Selection', let's temporarily use that...
27.83 Million words | 2021-07-14 23:43Update
She was originally a wealthy young lady of modern times, who never experienced any hardships. However, she crossed over to an impoverished family in ancient times. How will she change the lives of herself and her family? ~~~~~~ She said, 'I will never fall in love with anyone in this lifetime.' He said, 'Axia, if I can make you call my name even in your dreams, I would be willing to die...' This book updates at least once a day, with a minimum of xxx words. Seeking pink readers, seeking recommendations! Completed novel: 'Rebirth of a Wealthy Daughter-in-law'. A sister story of Axia, about the story of Axia's past life!
87.88 Million words | 2023-05-29 05:44Update
I want to be a beautiful man. Done, I'll bring you to bed before the sun sets. I want to be immensely wealthy. Done, floors paved with gold and silver, pearls the size of goose eggs. Oh dear, I find this valley too suffocating. Then, choose from a thousand slaves or relocate to a village and receive ten thousand acres of fertile land. I think this girl and that gentleman look good together. Hey, you two, quickly get married as ordered. In truth, I just want my husband. He just returned from outside, with raindrops still glistening on his jet-black hair like dewdrops on tender leaves, and he gazes at me with a serene smile...
41.32 Million words | 2022-01-17 19:31Update
In the legends of Yan Kingdom, the Yin family has a tradition that their daughters will always be vain. A modern female detective reincarnates into the body of a ten-year-old orphan in ancient times and is taken in by Tao Granny, who mistook her for a boy and raised her for five years. Life was peaceful until Tao Granny's kind act of saving a doctor led to trouble with the authorities. In order to clear Tao Granny's suspicion of murder, the modern female detective has to go back to her old profession. This brings a series of troubles and slowly unveils the identity of the ancient orphan girl. PS: Looking for recommendations and votes, all kinds of support are welcome~~~
139.82 Million words | 2021-04-11 10:46Update
In the imperial capital's Xu family mansion, among the prestigious ministerial offices, a lifetime of prosperity and luxury resides. Amidst the golden embellishments and resplendent attire... People's hearts have always been biased, she has always known. To live well, one can only rely on oneself. However, when it comes to the word 'struggle', her mind is slow, her heart is naïve. Isn't it heaven's way of dooming her?... Amidst the blossoming splendor, looking back on the journey, no regrets for the people she let down, no regrets for the missed connections...
132.89 Million words | 2020-11-12 15:52Update
Also known as: From Maid to Empress. That scene often appeared in her dreams, even after many years. Hanyun rushed towards the highest point, her phoenix crown and red robe fluttering as if blown away by a gust of wind, revealing the white attire underneath. Chaosheng desperately shouted, not knowing what she said. Hanyun stopped by the terrace, turned around, and smiled at her. Just like when they first entered the palace, a gentle smile as serene as spring water. She leaped forward, her dress floating in mid-air like a blooming flower. But the flower only bloomed for an instant...
98.45 Million words | 2022-07-23 10:12Update
As the eldest granddaughter of the Duke's mansion, she is framed and her reputation is tarnished. In the end, she is reduced to entering the prince's palace as a consort, with a carriage adorned with flowers and elegance. Two years later, her step-sister becomes the mistress of the royal palace. She tells her, 'You shall forever be trampled under my feet!' He tells her, 'You are not worthy of bearing my child!' Reborn in this life, Cheng Yiyao tells herself, 'I can treat the past life as a fleeting dream, but I will not show any mercy in this lifetime. I will not let anyone who plots against me go unpunished!' This week, the novel will be published. I seek the support of subscriptions! Thank you in advance for the three subscriptions!
75.65 Million words | 2020-09-18 16:10Update
If a good heart is destined to be deceived, then she is willing to abandon goodness and turn to evil. If the weak are destined to shed blood, then she is willing to retaliate with violence. In short, this is a story about a modern female psychopath who died in the modern world and was reborn in ancient China during the reign of the Tang Dynasty. She seeks revenge for the original host as the legitimate daughter of the Ming family, while joyfully dissecting the living people she dislikes. In simple terms, this is a storm caused by the legitimate daughter, Bai Qingting, in ancient times.
104.86 Million words | 2023-01-06 18:57Update
There was Shunhua, a servant of the shogunate. Born in troubled times with mysterious purple eyes. Shugo's little Xiangge had pledged allegiance to his master, who was planning a great event. Xiangge, however, felt lost... A life of hardships, sister, I hate you! I hated you in my past life, and even though we became sisters and I lost my memory in this life, I still hate you. But what exactly did I hate in the end? It's all for naught... It's all over now, everything... 'Xiangge, would you be willing to come back with me? Let's find a peaceful place and spend the rest of our lives there, just the two of us. Forget about everything.' But I can't forget, how can I forget! Whichever man I rely on, whichever man I give my life to, whichever man becomes my husband... The fragmented murmurs are now left with only Xiangge...
27.25 Million words | 2023-02-06 18:06Update
In her past life, she married the man she was infatuated with, regardless of anything, and indulged in her whims and fancies, paying the most painful price. In this life, she will correct her mistakes, repay kindness, and settle debts, vowing to live a splendid life! Book club: New book 'Resurgence of Graceful Rulan', kindly requesting everyone's continued support~.
114.01 Million words | 2022-12-19 07:23Update
Isn't it said that when one is reborn in ancient times, they always have avant-garde thinking and rich imagination? Aren't the people in ancient times moved to tears when they hear 'The bright moonlight before the bed' and 'When will there be a bright moon?'? Shouldn't the beautiful young men and middle-aged men cry out and beg to be kept? >_
69.88 Million words | 2022-09-07 01:23Update
Why am I not a noble's daughter or a princess, and why don't I have any special abilities?! Mother: Darling, you have a venomous talent. Don't be afraid, eliminate anyone who disrespects you! Father: You are my daughter, destined to be revered by the world. Flatten anyone who disrespects you! Male Lead: Although I can only promise you a lifetime of love, I wish to be together for eternity. Female Lead: Do you really have to act so affectionate? Male Lead: Why are you the main lead and I'm just a supporting character? (New book, Slender and Transparent, seeking collection and recommendations, sending a small whip, please support me~!!)
109.38 Million words | 2020-08-04 18:12Update
New pit, live a colorful immortal life~~ Welcome to jump~~ Afu feels that in this life, she is destined to always be replaced. When something good happens, she is always replaced by others. When something bad happens, she always replaces others. Continuously being replaced, she ends up in the imperial palace. Her wish is to see less, hear less, and speak less, and peacefully survive until leaving the palace, find a honest and obedient man to marry, and live a good life in her later years. Simple wishes are repeatedly challenged, seeing things she shouldn't see, hearing things she shouldn't hear - and even saying things she shouldn't say. The person she is going to marry is not the way she first envisioned! However, perhaps the beauty of life lies in the fact that we do not know the future...
59.72 Million words | 2022-05-20 10:25Update
Born as a warrior, staining half the land with blood, breathtakingly beautiful; I break my promise to the red yarn, brushing away a lifetime of prosperity, for her. If you have a love as firm as a pledge, do you still need power to protect it? If you hold the power to kill, do you still need a love story to feel no regrets? If power and love cannot coexist, how do you choose? You think that obtaining the world would mean obtaining her, but there are those who consider her the world...
30.87 Million words | 2021-12-18 06:07Update
In order to find a good marriage, I climbed onto the roof beam of the Matchmaker God's house and ended up falling asleep! When I woke up, not only did I encounter a killer, but I also saved a handsome man! I struck gold! I asked the handsome man to marry me, but he immediately coughed up blood and fainted. What an attitude! Look down on a fat woman? I got furious in an instant. You men, what kind of taste do you have!! If it was the Tang Dynasty, I would have been a sought-after beauty! Fine, if you don't like the type of Yang Yuhuan, then I swear to become another Xi Shi! Let's see how the fat woman Zhu Xishi overthrows the situation and becomes famous in the capital, winning over the handsome man...
133.59 Million words | 2020-08-06 01:05Update
Zhao Xiu has a brother who is a marquis, and she has everything: family background, looks, talent, skills in women's arts, and capabilities. But she knows that in the eyes of others, she is still just a mediocre noble daughter, unable to compare with those noble young ladies. But... who wants to compare with them?!
228.32 Million words | 2021-03-05 02:52Update
From a princess to a member of the Imperial Guards, Wentai felt that life with Yushi was fulfilling and exciting. However, how can a woman become a member of the Imperial Guards? It seemed like a problem indeed! Can she give up her responsibilities? The commanding officer spoke, 'Of course, be a good wife of mine and you can give up whenever you want!'
47.52 Million words | 2021-05-01 16:12Update
She is the eldest daughter of the Hou Mansion widow, escaped from her stepmother's clutches, and fell into the trap of a scumbag, unable to rest in peace. When everything starts anew, she no longer depends on others, repays kindness, seeks revenge for grievances, is strong and resilient, and creates an ideal life! Reborn as a strong woman —— 'A fierce life needs no explanation.'
134.56 Million words | 2022-09-09 15:05Update
Gui Ren's new book 'One World Supreme' is now available for purchase, with a good reputation. Welcome to check it out! The wealthy family has many rules, worrying about being replaced by a pig-slaughtering woman. Can only recognize a few big words, Miss doesn't understand the rules. Both the maternal and in-law families are unscrupulous, the husband is still a profligate son. Lots of bad influence from friends, all of them are tricky goods. Warning – don't mess with me! The little dragonfly is no longer the lotus in the pond. If anyone makes my life difficult, I'll show my butcher knife and chop you down no matter who you are! Willing to sacrifice everything to take down all the people in this mansion! (This book is a sister piece to 'Wedding Clash', a house struggle, light comedy).
155.97 Million words | 2022-01-24 05:24Update
