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.
【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
The pitiful woman behind the embroidered gate, lying alone beside the ancient Buddha's green lantern. Born into a prestigious family, she was gentle and obedient her whole life, only to end up with the fate of the green lantern and a tragic death. Since she has been reborn, she is determined to be strong and completely escape from the nightmares of the past! However, why is he, whom she missed in her previous life, always appearing before her?
181.16 Million words | 2022-10-01 03:29Update
Your future husband is a once-in-a-century prodigy! Why don't you mention his extraordinary mother-in-law? Your future husband is destined to become a top scholar and high-ranking official! Why don't you mention his illness that might prevent him from reaching that point? As long as you two are married, his illness will be cured immediately! All you're trying to do is make me rush into marriage! Both your family and his family are full of exceptional individuals, hoping to live a good life with her. Isn't this unfair? She is Zhang Qingting, not the god of wealth Zhang! Please support the sisterly novel "A Fresh Wife in the Family"! Gui Ren's new book "The Top of the World" is now available, so feel free to check it out! Click the link for the first direct access.
180.98 Million words | 2022-06-10 05:08Update
The kind and wise parents-in-law, the virtuous and obedient concubine, the good-hearted sister-in-law, the gentle and scholarly husband - such a wonderful family, yet she is the third party intruder, a wicked woman indeed; Well, the path of separation may be long, but she will still strive for a happy and bright future, right? Before the separation, should she continue to be a wicked woman and "bully" the virtuous, or go to the small cottage and become a pitiful and resentful woman? This is truly a question. PS: The female protagonist is the legal wife, so why is she so conflicted? Please read the main text, hehe.
180.73 Million words | 2020-09-09 17:51Update
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
In the previous life, the so-called blood relatives told her that sacrificing herself for the family's interests was the greatest honor of her life as a woman of the Ren family. As a result, she became enemies with her sister, causing her mother to shed tears and her father to fall under a shower of blood... Reborn in her early years of learning, she was no longer a pawn to be manipulated! With a scheming aunt, heartless elders, ruthless enemies, and hidden arrows in the court... Watch how she calculates the hearts of people, one by one revealing their true colors and eradicating them invisibly! The so-called honor is to protect the safety and smooth life of her beloved family. The so-called honor is to have the heart of one person and never be separated until old age.
174.98 Million words | 2023-04-23 07:13Update
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
Gu Jinzhi was born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. She married into a rich and influential family, living a life of both glory and exhaustion. When she realized she hadn't died, but had instead been reincarnated as an ancient noblewoman, a sense of boredom washed over her. And then, when she saw a man who looked exactly like her previous life's husband, she shrugged it off. The calm lake of life suddenly created ripples...
171.49 Million words | 2022-10-26 19:01Update
The ancients said: When heaven bestows great tasks, one must first endure hardships and be resolute. Yan Jin'ai exclaimed, in this treacherous and scheming mansion, all she wanted was to protect her parents. Enduring hardships and being resolute... maybe it's better to just go to sleep. As for the great tasks... even if the sky were to collapse, there would still be him, right?
169.82 Million words | 2021-09-01 10:57Update
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
Dou Zhao felt that she might not live much longer. These days, she often dreamt of returning to her childhood, sitting under a pergola covered in purple wisteria, swinging her chubby little legs while a plump wet nurse fed her like a dumpling... But what kind of differences would there be in her life if she really went back to her childhood? "Nine Layers of Purple" tells the story of a rebirth! ※ Unless there are special circumstances, updates will be posted around midnight every night! Completed works: "Harmony is Valuable," "Troublesome Times," "Guide to Being a Concubine," "
169.09 Million words | 2020-11-06 14:58Update
Talking about wishes, perhaps no one will believe it. But Xie Rouhui's biggest wish is to be able to say no. It all started from the summer when she was twelve years old. If she had said no back then, her older sister would not have been swept away by water. She wouldn't have been shunned by her family, abandoned by her own child, married off to the Prince of the North as a concubine by her father, or humiliated by the Prince's heir. And she wouldn't have ended up strangled to death today, with her eyes wide open, unable to find peace.
164.13 Million words | 2022-10-23 15:14Update
Her codependent brother died suddenly, before the seventh day of mourning had even passed. Then her husband's family and her own family conspired to poison her, causing her to perish. The only thing she could do before her death was to drag these people down to the underworld with her. Luckily, she was given a second chance in her prime years. Her brother was still alive, and there was still time to do everything. This time, she would protect her brother, tear off the masks of those so-called "people," and trample them all underfoot! She would tread upon them and crush them! Witness how she schemes for a splendid life of revenge on the road paved with silk in the Hua Jin district. ******************************************** Additionally, the original title "Nong Hua" has been changed to "Hua Jin Li". O(∩_∩)
163.05 Million words | 2020-07-04 13:55Update
In the distant past, the eldest daughter of the Xie family was renowned in the capital. When Xie Ke died, her husband spent the night in a flower tower. Her youngest daughter looked at her with unfamiliar eyes. She thought that even in death, she could not close her eyes. Unexpectedly, when she opened her eyes again, she found herself in the old family home from her childhood. At that time, she was still the most esteemed daughter of the Xie family... Two million completed novels, with excellent quality. Seeking support for the new work~
162.49 Million words | 2021-10-13 12:47Update
She was a low-born lady, who was betrayed by her own flesh and blood and had to pay for it with her life. When she was reborn, she came back to this place once again as a low-born lady. Does anyone still remember the illegitimate daughter who died in this bustling place? Even though facing great difficulties, she will still take a chance, change her fate, and let them know what it means to struggle against destiny. This book is full of family conflicts, schemes and tricks, the fight against evil forces, stories about dealing with mistresses, and the saying "it is better to farm than to worship gods."
161.64 Million words | 2020-10-12 01:20Update
She was born without the love of her family, destined for a great love, but repeatedly robbed by her step-sister. She ended up as a mere pawn, entering a prestigious family as the lawful wife. Enduring mistreatment, she lived on, living freely... Crossing through prosperity, experiencing ordinariness, she has no choice but to reenter the world of glamour. Guarding her true heart, she walks calmly amidst the splendor...
157.56 Million words | 2022-08-11 02:28Update
Du's family had a daughter. She got married after three months and her husband set off for battle on the emperor's order, leaving them apart most of the time. After five years of marriage, her husband died in the battlefield, wrapped in horsehide. She shed countless tears and adopted a nephew, dedicating herself to a life of chastity and devotion, in exchange for an honorific archway. It was her lifelong glory, yet also an eternal constraint. In her old age, she discovered that her husband's death was a conspiracy, but there was no one left to seek revenge upon. As she looked at the flowers filling the courtyard, it reminded her of the day he unveiled his face, and she could still hear
156.10 Million words | 2021-06-09 22:58Update
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
One day, I crossed over and got involved with the most extravagant person in Kyoto. The experience was really hard to put into words. PS: Don't ask me how extravagant they are. They come from a long line of genuinely extravagant families for three generations! They definitely need to be treated for their illness!
155.53 Million words | 2023-02-04 07:46Update
The Jin family of Dawu Dynasty was so poor that they only had money left. Besides that, they also had a layer of hypocritical thick skin. With a secret rebirth, Jin Linglong glanced at the dazzling golden treasures around her, then looked at her empty and skillful hands, and whispered, "As long as it's something I want, I can steal it. But why should I steal so much? It's tiring." Someone sneered, "If you're capable, why don't you steal me as well?" Updates will be made every morning and evening. Extra updates for Heshi Jade and monthly votes.
154.86 Million words | 2022-10-03 16:26Update
The early death of her mother, and the subsequent murders of her brothers, shrouded the Han family in a great conspiracy. When Han Jiangxue is reborn, her life is destined to be glorious! Her rebirth is not only for revenge, but also to protect her loved ones! Her glory lies not only in achieving success and fame, but also in having a life partner to weather the storms together! With the return of the legitimate daughter, she seeks a lifetime of peace and guards a lifetime of tranquility!
151.94 Million words | 2022-10-09 09:20Update
