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.
Publisher: Shuo Pin Culture Limited Publication Date: // Modern leftover woman Xia Ruixi is reborn as an ancient leftover woman. She schemes and runs back and forth, jumping up and down, pretending to be foolish and silly, only to fulfill two wishes: First, find a way to get herself married; Second, only marry the right person, not the rich and influential ones. Especially not the wealthy, powerful, famous, and attractive young men from prestigious families. After marriage, holding the belief of "using a big stick and carrot to deal with men," she resolutely achieves two goals: First, firmly prevent concubines from entering the door; Second, cultivate her own excellent husband - he may be the alpha wolf, but in her hands, he will become a sheep wearing a wolf's skin!!! Is the world difficult? No fear. Is someone causing trouble? No fear. Are the relatives outrageous? Even less fear. Watch how she and her excellent husband, whom she has nurtured, strive to create the happy and peaceful life she desires! Group number: [group number], Password: [name of the protagonist in the book] ——*——*——*——*——*——*——*——*——*—— In the new novel "Heavenly Charm," in the middle of a PK battle, requesting support with pink hearts and PK votes. Thank you, everyone.
83.63 Million words | 2020-07-08 13:07Update
The opponents of men are in the court, while the opponents of women are in the inner chambers. The illegitimate daughter is alone and needs an alliance! Let her act as a dowry and marry in the right way first! Anyone who dares to pursue her husband will face death! If they want to ruin her, let them destroy each other!——Xu Liuli's aura in the inner chambers is not about virtue and appearance, but about being swift, ruthless, stable, and accurate. Please vote for your satisfaction with the completed book in the upper right corner~~~ Thank you all. The new book "Makeup" has been published, please click on the book title in the direct link section to collect and support~~~
129.01 Million words | 2021-09-04 18:32Update
Zhen's fourth sister of the Zhen family is ambitious, competitive, selfish, and vain. She used every scheme to engineer a situation where she and the Crown Prince of the Duke of Zhen's family ended up falling into the water together. Then, after Zhen's fourth sister fell into the water, a silly and food-loving girl appeared... ---------------------------------------------- A non-traditional domestic struggle, where the female lead is not a perfect figure. Those who cannot accept it, please proceed with caution. Those who choose to ignore this warning, please bring your own lightning rod.
141.37 Million words | 2020-07-21 02:51Update
The flying birds in the sky, the walking animals in the mountains, the fish and shrimp in the river, the vegetables in the ground, the bamboo shoots and mushrooms in the forest... How to turn them into delicious dishes and eat them into my stomach is the major question that Lin Xiaozhu, a food lover, ponders on daily after arriving in ancient times. What did you say? My cuisine has had a good go at your mouth and grabbed hold of your stomach? Ha, that's your problem, it has nothing to do with me! Even if you're a good man, don't cling to me like this! Savoring the taste, unable to stop, that's it! "Savoring the Taste," let's see "Taste Chronicles." I recommend Ling Shui's completed work "A Thousand Acres of Good Fields," "Tea Words and Observing Colors in Crossing," and the ongoing series "Jade Polishing." Your support is appreciated!
99.96 Million words | 2021-07-19 02:55Update
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
321.12 Million words | 2023-06-02 21:50Update
The entire city knows that the eldest daughter of the Lian family suffers from severe prosopagnosia. If she sees you with a fallen horse bun today, she will recognize you; but if you change your hairstyle tomorrow, she won't remember you. However, there is one person whom she can always recognize, even when he is wrapped up like a bear. It is because they met for the first time during the most wretched moment, but reunited during the prime of their lives...
90.19 Million words | 2021-03-10 15:00Update
In ancient times, the female protagonist had the status of the eldest daughter of the prime minister and the lawful wife of Marquis Ningyuan, Chu Hua. She had a son and a daughter, but tragically, her soul was mistakenly drawn into the space treasure of her half-sister who traveled through time. Two years later, she was reborn as He Sixing, the legitimate daughter of Hanlin scholar He Siping. She discovered that she also possessed a space treasure and was engaged to a general known as "Living Yama," Jian Feiyang. Meanwhile, her half-sister, who traveled through time, had become the "second wife" of her ex-husband. She was elegant, generous, gentle, and loved by everyone. In contrast
172.76 Million words | 2021-07-04 06:54Update
【Group Contracted Works from Qidian Female Website】 Transmigrating as the legitimate daughter of a general's household is great, but getting married at such a young age? My goodness, she's only eleven years old! The groom's family may be a prominent and wealthy clan, but each household has their own hidden agendas. Luckily, her young husband is mature beyond his years and knows how to care for her, but he too faces uncertainty and unpredictable challenges. If you provoke me, don't think I'm defenseless like a sick cat: Watch me, a modern-day White Bone Spirit, join hands with my young husband, fighting against various deceitful women of the noble household! **** Many thanks to the author, Nian Aiai, for creating such a beautiful cover! **** Updates
181.54 Million words | 2022-06-05 12:55Update
She passed away at the age of sixteen, but was reborn at the age of ten. Ji Xiaotang had only one simple wish, to live a long and peaceful life. However, she gradually discovered that there were earth-shattering secrets hidden behind everything. A simple wish turned out to be an extravagant hope. "Perhaps, you can consider marrying me." "You can only marry me."
179.51 Million words | 2022-06-02 12:45Update
Transferred into a marriage with a prestigious family as a mere pawn, and swiftly becoming a discarded woman - it seems luck is not on my side. What's more, I am burdened with the responsibility of taking care of two unwanted baggage, despised by their own father. Nevertheless, since I am here, I must make the best of it. This life as a discarded woman, away from the internal family conflicts and self-sufficient, is actually quite peaceful. The protagonist of this story is highly satisfied with her journey through time. However, the father of these children, why... why on earth did you have to barge in after
91.02 Million words | 2021-12-29 20:47Update
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
Ling Jing Shu endured humiliations and burdens to survive, only to realize her mistake at the moment of death. If given a chance to start over by the heavens, she would say three words to the man who had let her down her whole life: "Get lost!!!"
89.52 Million words | 2021-03-11 17:56Update
Behind every meticulous makeup, perhaps lies a treacherous heart. Chu Weilin, who crossed over to ancient times, was oppressed by her in-laws and had a difficult time. On the verge of despair, Chu Weilin had to scheme against her in-laws, causing them to disperse and lose their wealth, while she herself became an abandoned daughter, destined for a tragic fate. Upon waking up and returning to her childhood, all she wished for was a peaceful life. However, why won't those who harmed her just let her go? In her previous life's struggle, who did she become a weapon for? This time, she will personally tear apart those elegant disguises and reveal their true hypocritical nature. ------------ New book seeking care and nourishment ~~ Please come and collect tickets ~~ Along the way of nourishing the new book, you can first kill the old book ~~
127.25 Million words | 2022-04-23 00:19Update
Abandoned woman reborn, no resentment but regret. No desire for revenge, only seeking to get away. Even if fate plays tricks on her, Can't escape, can't avoid, repeatedly making them meet again. Yet she still holds onto her simple happiness.
69.91 Million words | 2023-04-14 08:56Update
Xicui is the personal maid of the only legitimate young lady in the Marquis' Mansion. Although the young lady is foolish, she treats Xicui very well. Finally, Madam arranged a good husband for the young lady, but the mother-in-law insisted on having Xicui accompany her as a dowry maid. What's the matter with that? To make Xicui accompany the young lady, Madam actually agreed that Xicui would only be the young lady's dowry maid for three years. If the young lady is safe and sound, her indenture will be given to her directly, and a bright future will be promised to her. For this, Xicui gave up her promising unmarried fiancé. However, less than a year after the grand marriage, the Marquis' Mansion was raided. What should she do? Should she re-plan her future, or should she keep her promise of the unreachable three years? Xicui is torn. Wait, how did her indenture end up in his hands? What does he want to do?
58.33 Million words | 2023-04-04 12:27Update
The bully of the Sang family died, leaving only one, known as unfinished retribution. She, the remaining one, naturally refuses to accept, determined to continue bullying, daring the heavens to be ruthless, or she herself. However, when she avenged her enemies and walked out of the Dawang Ridge, she thought that with a little wealth, she would be safe from now on... Little did she know that the game of the great king had just begun, and experts were making moves one after another. If she didn't play along, she would become a chess piece... Hey, hey, she's the bully, she's the bully, she's the bully. Knowing oneself and the enemy, victorious in every battle, deceiving a master and laughing in the end... In short, this is a story of a domineering woman leading a high-energy man onto the official road, seeking an average official career, but titled as a bully. (This novel has a fictional historical setting, and the author has used homophones from the Southern Song Dynasty. Historians are kindly requested to silently despise. Much appreciated!)
109.80 Million words | 2020-12-07 05:12Update
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
327.42 Million words | 2022-10-31 01:45Update
She was originally an unambitious young woman who only wanted to get married and have children, but she unexpectedly embarked on a path of revitalizing her family and inheriting medical skills. With deep love for her children, family feuds, and political struggles, witness how this delicate and weak woman protects the Jiang family and travels through life with her exceptional medical skills.
104.16 Million words | 2022-08-06 02:30Update
She was reborn in a chaotic era. Originally, she only wanted to secure the inheritance left by her indifferent family and live a comfortable life as a wealthy young lady. Unexpectedly, she came into a large sum of money overnight, becoming incredibly rich. As a result, she attracted attention from all walks of life, encountering all sorts of scoundrels and charming men. She navigated the world of rivers and lakes while protecting her small fortune, trying to live a low-key life as a wealthy woman. However, she was targeted by others and forced into becoming one of the 'Four Beauties.' Hmph, just because we share the same fate, must we fight against each other? Do they really think a young lady is a sick cat? The female protagonist has a light-hearted and witty personality, borrowing elements from the Northern Song Dynasty. Please refrain from criticizing historical accuracy!
59.91 Million words | 2023-05-24 18:15Update
The clueless preschool teacher has a rare moment of bravery in his lifetime, only to meet a heroic end! Just as he becomes the apprentice of the great deity, he clenches his fists and swears, 'I won't let this auntie ruin my first mission.' Welcome to the Qing Dynasty! A new comedy of errors unfolds!
112.40 Million words | 2020-08-24 13:48Update
In both past and present lives, the princess cannot escape the fate of a fallen kingdom. It's better to die early and be reincarnated sooner. But surprisingly, the heavens didn't take her away, so she decides to fight against her destiny! Training her skills, disguising herself as a man, she throws herself in and firmly holds onto the thigh of the number one general in the world! With an elegant temperament, she reaches the highest of the heavens, her beauty provoking jealousy. In a moment, her noble spirit is seized, she would rather be shattered jade than an intact tile...
127.41 Million words | 2021-07-05 13:13Update
