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Looking for the Latest Historical Fiction Books? Here are Some Recommendations.

If you are a fan of historical fiction, you are in for a treat! The genre has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, and talented authors continue to release captivating novels that bring the past to life. In this article, we will explore some of the latest historical fiction books that are worth adding to your reading list.

1. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah: Set during the Great Depression in the United States, this novel follows the story of a remarkable woman named Elsa Martinelli, who embarks on a journey from the dust-ridden plains of Texas to the golden fields of California. This book beautifully captures both the hardships of the era and the triumph of the human spirit.

2. "The Pull of the Stars" by Emma Donoghue: Inspired by the infamous flu pandemic of 1918, this gripping tale revolves around a nurse named Julia Power working in a maternity ward in Dublin. With limited resources and a contagious disease taking its toll, Julia must navigate through harrowing circumstances while tending to her patients. Donoghue's vivid storytelling transports readers to a world plagued by both disease and resilience.

3. "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell: This haunting novel is a fictionalized account of the life of William Shakespeare's son, Hamnet, who died tragically at the age of 11. O'Farrell delves into the complex relationships within the Shakespeare family and crafts a deeply emotional narrative that explores grief, love, and the enduring power of art.

4. "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn: This captivating World War II tale revolves around three female codebreakers at Bletchley Park. Join Osla, Mab, and Beth as they decipher enemy messages, navigate wartime secrets, and forge unbreakable bonds. Quinn skillfully weaves together a thrilling historical narrative with strong female characters, making this novel a must-read for fans of the genre.

To stay up to date with the latest historical fiction releases, you can explore reputable websites such as Goodreads (www.goodreads.com) and BookBub (www.bookbub.com). These platforms provide comprehensive information on new book releases, author interviews, and reader reviews, helping you make informed choices about your next reading adventure.

So, whether you are a history enthusiast or simply enjoy a well-crafted tale set in the past, these latest historical fiction books are sure to captivate and transport you to different eras. Grab a cup of tea, find a cozy spot, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of these beautifully written stories. Happy reading!
Ming politician Fiction
Ming politician

What is the way of Confucianism? Inform him before crushing. What is the way of military strategists? Crush with simplicity and efficiency. What is the way of Legalism? I will crush you strictly according to the law. What is the way of diplomats? I will call a group of people to crush you! What is the way of internationalism? I am crushing you for your own good. What is the way of China? Since ancient times, you have been crushed by us... Su Tiancheng, who was on the verge of becoming a middle-level official, was filled with sadness and anger, but he transformed it into strength. In the third year of Chongzhen, Su Tiancheng sat on the wheel of

232.16 Million words | 2021-04-09 20:43Update

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The Divine General Liu Feng in the Three Kingdoms War. Fiction
The Divine General Liu Feng in the Three Kingdoms War.

In this year, Liu Bei's biological son, Liu Shan, was born. In this year, Cao Cao boasted an army of 800,000 marching south. In this year, a modern accountant traveled back in time and became Liu Bei's adopted son, Liu Feng. With an awkward identity, imminent disasters, and a tragic ending in the distant future, Liu Feng, who is well aware of all this, can only rise up and resist

404.85 Million words | 2023-01-24 00:01Update

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Contests: 36 battles throughout Chinese history where the weak emerged victoriou Fiction
Contests: 36 battles throughout Chinese history where the weak emerged victoriou

In the countless battles throughout Chinese history, a significant portion of them were won by the weak against the strong. In the book "Struggles: Wars in Chinese History Where the Weak Overcame the Strong," we have selected a collection of classic wars that not only turned the tide and changed the course of history at that time but also had a profound impact on China's future. In these wars, we can see a group of visionary emperors such as Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu; Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of Han; Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of Wei; Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang;

292.74 Million words | 2020-09-13 22:08Update

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Not Letting the Kingdom Fiction
Not Letting the Kingdom

I used to see the world as filled with heroes and warriors. But now, I see only a mass of ordinary people.

412.53 Million words | 2022-12-18 07:26Update

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A Happy Life in Northern Song Dynasty Fiction
A Happy Life in Northern Song Dynasty

Traveling through time, striving for a happy and fulfilling bourgeois life...

568.18 Million words | 2023-04-17 16:07Update

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A Sea of Doting Wives Fiction
A Sea of Doting Wives

Wife Clouds: Latest Chapter Without Pop-up Windows, provided by netizens. "Wife Clouds" has a thrilling and captivating plot, making it an excellent historical military novel with superb storytelling. Little Soldier offers the latest refreshing and clean written chapters of Wife Clouds for free online reading.

320.29 Million words | 2021-05-19 04:45Update

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convict Fiction
convict

The King of Qin sweeps across the land, his gaze as fierce as a tiger! The flying sword shatters the illusions, and the lords from the west come together!

174.25 Million words | 2022-07-30 19:50Update

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The Concubine's Scheme Fiction
The Concubine's Scheme

In the blink of an eye, the protagonist, a student at Beijing Film Academy, travels through time. Surprisingly, the souls of both the modern and ancient worlds belong to one person. Is it an unexpected twist in their previous life's mission, or a fated opportunity? What harm is there in traversing through ancient times?

46.15 Million words | 2023-03-08 06:24Update

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Commander of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
Commander of the Three Kingdoms

New book returns to the Three Kingdoms, with even more exciting content, soon to be released! Stay tuned for the new book "Assassin Empire: Three Kingdoms" by Siguang.

79.28 Million words | 2022-09-29 14:21Update

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Dilemma Fiction
Dilemma

Rolling wheels of history, heroes and brave men are hard to come by again. No matter how extraordinary of a hero you are, you can never escape the temptations of money, power, and desire. Let me tell you a ridiculous story, about an absurd person, who did something completely absurd. There must always be someone who has done something different, someone who... perhaps, after all.

468.64 Million words | 2021-04-22 04:10Update

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The Elite of the Fire Line in the War of Resistance Fiction
The Elite of the Fire Line in the War of Resistance

The homebody geek played CF all night at home and inexplicably found himself on the battlefield of the anti-Japanese war.

413.61 Million words | 2021-11-30 20:07Update

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There was a man named Dugu Lang in the Northern Dynasty. Fiction
There was a man named Dugu Lang in the Northern Dynasty.

The Han slave can also stir up storms in the world, with the assistance of the domination system, attribute scanning skills, passion, and indomitableness... Many special abilities help him control the world. From the chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the flourishing of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, he effortlessly traverses the mainland, secretly manipulating the changes of three dynasties. He turns away lightly in front of imperial power, only hoping to avoid experiencing the humiliation of the Battle of Jiawu and the chaos of Xinchou a thousand years later. Farming, flirting, political intrigue, exploration, power struggles, cultivation, system, special abilities... not one can be missing! Without the author's permission, it is strictly forbidden to incorporate the historical facts in this text into any level of history textbooks in order to avoid misleading children! Thanks to the Wen Reading Book Review Team for their support!

439.14 Million words | 2020-10-16 09:39Update

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General Fiction
General

For the fortune teller, serving the emperor above, comforting the people below. For the general, guarding against foreign enemies, ensuring domestic stability. They knew each other since they were young, accompanying each other through the years. Eventually, one became a general, the other a prime minister, assisting the monarch together. Originally, they were meant to complement each other, harmony between the battlefield and the court. Skillfully directing the nation's affairs, wielding power that influenced the world. However, a sudden incident resulted in one being gravely injured and losing their memory, while the other was humiliated and banished. Three years later: He emerged as the top scorer in the imperial examination, gaining fame throughout the land. Ascending the heights, he was appointed as the prime minister, standing above ten thousand people. Yet, in the end, it was all for one person.

291.97 Million words | 2021-12-27 15:09Update

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Patrolling the Great Ming Dynasty. Fiction
Patrolling the Great Ming Dynasty.

Otaku Duan Fei traveled to the middle of the Ming Dynasty and became a low-ranking constable. With his extensive knowledge from reading countless books and watching American dramas, he unraveled major cases and became the renowned "God Constable"! Solving cases? Piece of cake!! (QQ Group: Thanks to the genie lamp's support, O(∩_∩)O~) Cheating, deceit, and fraud? That's how fortunes are made! Like the wind follows the tiger and clouds follow the dragon, a true talent is never lonely. The Jinyiwei and Dongchang sent him covert flirtations; the six ministries of the imperial cabinet begged him to take the lead; rebels came to usurp the throne under the pretext of upholding justice. Skillfully maneuvering between major forces, he patrolled the heavens, punished corrupt officials, fought off pirates in the East Sea, and kicked the Mongols in the north. He changed history and reshaped the future. From the moment he appeared, future historians acclaimed this era as the "Post Zhengde Period" with utmost admiration.

182.38 Million words | 2023-05-15 18:00Update

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Super Soldier Empire Fiction
Super Soldier Empire

Weapon industry specialist Xiao Weiguo was transported through time during a test of a new power system for future main battle tanks. He found himself in Germany in the year 1930, and became a distant relative of the Krupp family. Witness how weapon expert Xiao Weiguo establishes a super weapon empire in that era filled with smoke. Jet fighters, flying wing bombers, howitzers, rocket launchers, steam catapult aircraft carriers, AIP submarines, and various missile weapons are all part of the super weapon empire!

83.58 Million words | 2022-04-10 18:43Update

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The Idyllic Great Tang Fiction
The Idyllic Great Tang

Idyllic Tang Dynasty, warm sunshine, golden wheat fields, with egrets soaring. Zhang Xiaobao: "I don't think with my abilities I can change anything significant. My idea is simple, just to improve our own living conditions. But many times, things don't develop as you wish. During my efforts to elevate our family's living standards, many unexpected things happened. How should I put it? Well... is it as simple as the butterfly's wings? No, no, no, this analogy is too flashy. Let's make it more down-to-earth. I'm like a piece of rat droppings thrown into a boiling pot." Wang Juan: "Since coming to this era with international fraudsters, I announce that there will be no more scammers in this world." ***** Group chat: "Feel free to join, anyone can come in." Same as above. Same as above, there are nine more spots available.

254.76 Million words | 2022-11-01 21:50Update

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Rebirth: Subverting the Great Song Dynasty Fiction
Rebirth: Subverting the Great Song Dynasty

I crossed over and became the crown prince, but sadly, I became the crown prince of a fallen country... When the shame of the Jingkang Incident arrived, the prince had to flee Kaifeng. The Jurchens pursued him, and Prince Kang, Zhao Gou, also chased after him. Eventually, he was forced to escape to the northwest, where the powerful minister Zhe Keqiu still held influence... After defeating Zhe Keqiu, he finally took control of the court, gradually developing military strength and economic prosperity. First, he occupied Guanshan and ChuanShu, then he descended south to overthrow Prince Kang, and finally he marched north to defeat the Jin Dynasty... Friends who pass by, please click and take a look. I guarantee it will be thrilling and not disappoint you. In the era of the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties, your favorite heroic figures like Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, and Wang Chongyang are all included, along with a variety of colorful side characters. If you desire the rivers and lakes, they are here. If you seek extraordinary martial arts skills, they exist. Naturally, there are also peerless beauties. Come and take a look, please, (*^__^*)...

390.77 Million words | 2020-11-12 01:25Update

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Reverse Sui Fiction
Reverse Sui

Yang Tian: "Amo, remember, what belongs to brother is brother's. I won't give it to you, so you can't snatch it." Yang Guang: "But what if I like it?" Yang Tian: "That's not allowed either. Otherwise, there will be chaos in the world. You will be remembered for eternity, cursed for being disloyal and unfilial, cursed for being heartless... in short, you will end up with nowhere to be buried." Yang Guang: "..." After a while, Yang Guang timidly said, "Brother, if I eat an apple, will it be so serious?" Recommended Book by Lao Mao: "The New Biography of Rebel King Li Zicheng" (Book number: [Provide book number])

167.77 Million words | 2022-02-11 21:10Update

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Return to the Three Kingdoms and transform into a python. Fiction
Return to the Three Kingdoms and transform into a python.

Linbei traveled through time! Linbei traveled to the Three Kingdoms. In this chaotic era of the Three Kingdoms, where strategists abound and powerful warriors arise like rainfall, countless time travelers have recruited talented warriors and wooed beautiful women. Unfortunately, Linbei is not part of these fortunate individuals because he has transformed into a giant snake. This is a story of a python leading people towards wealth and prosperity. The journey of the python in the Three Kingdoms is not like any other.

245.17 Million words | 2022-05-22 22:01Update

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Please call me William III. Fiction
Please call me William III.

On that day, German soldiers silently lined up and began their journey back to Germany. They may not have failed, but they would taste the tears of failure! If only there were ifs, everything would have changed...

315.65 Million words | 2023-02-14 03:55Update

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