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.
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
Marriage through generations, disregarding love, only joining two families. Like a withering spring flower, only to be reborn. Same circumstances, different lives. She knew the process, but couldn't guess the ending. Rebirth is not only for revenge. Rebirth is not only giving her a chance. Rebirth is to prevent tragedy and to bring more happiness to others. ——*——*—— Male lead: May I have one person's heart, never to part till death do us part. Female lead: Hmm, those words sound nice. But, my husband, let me handle all the wealth and property, okay
150.78 Million words | 2022-03-18 01:33Update
Li Tong was reborn, and he also regained his consciousness. It turned out that he had never loved or cherished her... Jiang Huanzhang made a stunning comeback. This time, he would climb even higher and become the true one above all others... Ning Yuan traveled a thousand miles: I am an expert in ruining people tirelessly... ................. This is a story in which a silver coin does not smell of copper at all.
149.44 Million words | 2021-08-16 02:25Update
Zhao Shu is a princess. Her father is a prince, and her younger brother will also become a prince. They are members of the royal family, but she knows that most of the noble people in the capital look down on her. The ladies of prestigious families despise her for being an uncultivated nouveau riche, while the noble ladies boast about their scholarly heritage... She plucks the already dried herbs in the yard
149.39 Million words | 2021-03-30 09:32Update
Lu Shuyi was reborn. At twelve years old, she watched her mother lying on the sickbed once again. On the verge of life and death, she wondered if she should do something...
148.42 Million words | 2021-12-27 12:13Update
A glass of cliché drama, Wang Yi reincarnates as a bird. Reincarnate if you must, why do you end up in the body of Sai Yingchun who is neglected by her mother-in-law, unloved by her husband, and schemed against by her mistress? Sai Yingchun, just be Sai Yingchun, why did you become a forsaken woman as soon as you transmigrated? Forsaken woman, just be a forsaken woman, why are you also burdened with a large and a small steamed bun? Wang Yi raised his middle finger and said, "Damn it, you sneaky heavens!" Luckily, I have a Buddhist bead space where I can farm. Being a forsaken woman won't stop me from holding up half the sky. Let's see how a modern independent woman can turn the tables and create her own beautiful era with her own hands!
146.26 Million words | 2022-08-22 08:30Update
She never imagined that she had exhausted her whole life just to be good to two people, only to end up being betrayed by both of them in the end. Closing her eyes, she thought she would depart for the underworld, only to realize that she had been reborn...
143.85 Million words | 2021-11-28 10:09Update
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
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 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 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
A girl from the Starting Point Women's Website travels through time and becomes a household slave. Should she embrace a content life as a servant in a prosperous family or choose a challenging path of freedom and hardship? This is a question that readers discuss in their self-built group.
138.14 Million words | 2021-01-24 09:39Update
Li Xue found herself transported to another time and was thrilled by this discovery. She was happy to have the chance to live life to the fullest. She didn't want to live as exhausted as she did in her previous life. Since she found herself in the countryside, she decided to become a joyful peasant girl. With her clever mind and a somewhat unreliable space bracelet, her life became more prosperous each passing day. However, natural disasters, misfortunes, and troublesome relatives kept making things difficult. Can't they just let her be happy? "If I don't assert myself, you'll take me for granted like a sickly cat," she complained. "Hey, handsome, what's your deal? All I want is to be a wealthy landowner in the village. Why do you keep bothering me?" "You're so complacent and lack ambition," replied a certain man. "I'm eager to marry you and bring you home, can't you show me some effort?" The woman turned her head with disdain and said, "Marrying you will only bring more trouble." The man insisted, "I've made up my mind about you."
137.62 Million words | 2022-03-11 14:14Update
In her previous life, she, as the legitimate granddaughter of the main branch, died a miserable death after wandering outside the family. In this life, she leaned against the soft couch and looked at the current powerful official kneeling in front of her. With a cold flick of her fingertips, a speck of rouge splattered. "It's too late, Third Uncle." A true expert in household power struggles should devour people without leaving a trace and kill without shedding blood. From being the eldest daughter of an unmarried widow to the glamorous and prestigious ceremonial makeup, it relied not only on a stroke of luck, but also on a keen eye! There is already a completed book called "The Lady's Style". Welcome everyone to jump into the new or old stories together!
137.45 Million words | 2023-02-25 16:52Update
Reborn, she remained the legitimate eldest daughter of the aristocracy. However, in this life, she has experienced bloodshed and assassination, and she no longer fears the dark secrets of the mansion. Those who deceive, humiliate, and belittle me shall receive tenfold, hundredfold retribution! With each step, blood will be spilled, but fortunately, there is profound kinship. Moreover, how did cooperating in murder lead to the marriage bed? Hands off, you golden ringed rat, bite him! (I guarantee one update, and every five votes will result in an additional update. Please use pink votes to support me!)
136.65 Million words | 2020-08-17 10:18Update
The Tang Dynasty princess is reborn and is determined to bring prosperity to her family. Along the way, she searches for a handsome man and deals with peculiar individuals to add some flavor to her life. This sweet and indulgent story will surely captivate readers. Collect it now! There are seven completed books available, guaranteed quality, don't worry about falling into a pit of anticipation..
136.16 Million words | 2023-01-13 16:20Update
The Xie family schemed for the long-lasting fortune of the Fu family. The Marquis Fu plotted for future power and status. In her dream, she was a discarded chess piece, and her mother took her own life in despair. She was hastily married off to the renowned but low-born son of the Lu family, only to meet an untimely death in her prime. As she opened her eyes, she laughed coldly, "You all should repent!"
136.00 Million words | 2023-01-08 12:29Update
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
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
It was a luxurious and extravagant dynasty, with everyone adoring peonies and willing to spend a fortune on them. Her name was Mudan, which perfectly matched her character, and she possessed a rare skill in cultivating extraordinary peonies. Unfortunately, she was treated like mere grass. Thankfully, she endured the winds and rains, as well as the harsh cold and scorching heat. As a result, her life was destined to be splendid and full of romance. ——*——*——*——*—— With four VIP books already published, "Flowers Shadowing One Another," "Leftover Women's Misfortune," "The Graceful Attire," and "The Joyful Gateway," you can trust the quality and dive in without worries.
134.48 Million words | 2020-07-03 20:53Update
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
