Introduction: If you're a fan of historical regency fiction, you're in for a treat! This captivating genre takes you back in time to the elegant world of the early 19th century, offering a delightful blend of romance, societal intrigue, and genteel manners. Whether you're an avid reader or new to this genre, this article will provide you with a curated list of must-read historical regency novels, introduce you to critically acclaimed authors, and recommend websites where you can find more information and indulge in your love for all things regency. 1. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen: No list of historical regency fiction would be complete without mentioning the iconic Jane Austen. "Pride and Prejudice" is her most famous work, immersing readers in the world of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. With its memorable characters, witty dialogue, and exploration of societal norms, this novel continues to captivate readers worldwide. 2. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon: While not exclusively set in the regency era, "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon is a beloved series that transports readers between the 20th century and 18th-century Scotland. The first book follows Claire Randall, a World War II nurse, who finds herself thrown back in time to a tumultuous period, encountering historical figures and enduring a love story for the ages. 3. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë: Though not strictly regency, "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë remains a classic within the larger historical fiction genre. Set in the 19th century, it tells the story of Jane Eyre, an orphan who becomes a governess and navigates love, loss, and secrets. Brontë's evocative storytelling and gripping narrative make this novel a must-read for any lover of historical fiction. 4. Emma by Jane Austen: Another masterpiece by Jane Austen, "Emma" transports readers to the regency era, focusing on the eponymous character and her matchmaking endeavors. Austen presents a charming yet flawed protagonist, whose entanglements in the lives of others offer both humor and personal growth. With its vivacious dialogue and engaging plot, "Emma" is a delightful read. 5. The Luxe series by Anna Godbersen: For readers looking for a blend of historical fiction and glamour, "The Luxe" series by Anna Godbersen is an enticing choice. Set in Manhattan in the late 19th century, these novels follow the lives of young socialites, filled with scandal, secrets, and forbidden love. Godbersen's vivid descriptions and immersive storytelling make this series a page-turner. Websites and Resources: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): Goodreads is a popular website for book lovers, providing recommendations, reader reviews, and a platform to track your reading progress. You can find numerous lists and discussions dedicated to historical regency fiction, helping you discover new authors and titles to explore. 2. Austenprose (www.austenprose.com): Austenprose is a blog dedicated to Jane Austen and her works, offering insights, reviews, and discussions around her novels and the regency era. It's a treasure trove for Austen enthusiasts, providing a deeper understanding of the time period and its influence on literature. 3. Historical Novel Society (www.historicalnovelsociety.org): The Historical Novel Society website is an excellent resource for lovers of historical fiction across various periods. Their extensive reviews and features cover a wide range of genres, including regency fiction, ensuring you stay updated on the latest releases and discover hidden gems. Conclusion: Immerse yourself in the elegant and captivating world of historical regency fiction through these recommended novels and authors. From the timeless works of Jane Austen to the thrilling adventures in Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series, these books offer an escape to a bygone era filled with romance, drama, and societal intricacies. Explore the suggested websites to enhance your reading experience, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and discover even more delightful tales from the regency era and beyond. Happy reading!
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135.39 Million words | 2022-01-08 17:51Update
〖Secret Identity + Double Pets + Double Strength + Micro Criminal Investigation〗Su Yu disappeared for a year and was rescued from a fire by the police. Returning to Lan City, everyone thought she was just a weird, lazy loser who couldn't compare to her younger sister Su Nianxia, who already had millions of fans at such a young age. Su Yu: ......Until one day, when someone was forced to reveal their true identity, everyone was shocked to realize: The boss was actually by my side?
12.22 Million words | 2022-06-21 16:05Update
On her wedding day, the hall was filled with a bloody spectacle. Wei Ziyi never expected that the foster daughter her father cherished would betray the entire General's house. And her fiance himself would personally wipe out her family! When she opened her eyes again, the once illustrious noble daughter of the General's house had become an ignored illegitimate daughter of a Marquis. Her grandmother was rough, her birth father cruel, and her mother passionate but too straightforward, unable to resist the tears of a delicate and weak woman. One after another, strange and extreme characters appeared, and conspiracies and tricks followed in succession. The seemingly simple noble mansion was fraught with deep waters. With a cold and disdainful smile, since fate gave her a chance to start over, she would seek revenge for her grievances, repay her resentments! She just didn't know when her mother and brother, of this lifetime, would hold her in the palm of their hands and cherish her; and there was one person, who possessed boundless talent and held the whole country, just to see her smile again.
86.25 Million words | 2023-06-24 13:38Update
In her second life, she finally understands that the favor of men is never trustworthy. If that's the case, she will rely on herself to win a splendid and glorious life. With stepmother's plots and stepsister's wickedness, she will destroy their backing and strip them of their wings. Watch how she confronts her cunning grandmother and manipulative father. She will rise in her resplendent brocade dress and fight against the stepmother, punish scoundrels, disrupt the power balance, and make waves! But, when it comes to the man who dares to deceive her, who gave him permission to play with her heart?
165.19 Million words | 2020-08-02 04:15Update
Golden spy crossed over and became the unloved legitimate daughter, Hua Yingmei, in the mansion of General Hengnan. What? Divorced before marriage? Aunt mistreatment? Arrogant illegitimate daughter? Even a clay figure has its temper, not to mention the fearless Hua Yingmei. Dare to provoke her, one person comes, she takes care of one, two people come, she takes care of a pair! When the once weak and timid Hua Yingmei appeared proudly before everyone, when the former ignorant fool shone brilliantly, who narrowed their eyes and lost their heart, and who regretted not making the right choice?
106.02 Million words | 2021-09-03 11:30Update
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
Yin Yuan is reborn. However, fate treats her poorly as she is reborn right after her mother's death. But fate also favors her, as she feels that her father, brothers, and cousins dote on her more than before, making her a bit complacent. She thought she could smoothly sail through, but how can strife be avoided? There are unfavourable family members inside and jealous noblewomen outside. Although she is cherished, she is also envied. Ultimately, when that man can stand in front of her and say, 'So what if I pampered her?' she feels content.
79.31 Million words | 2022-04-13 13:21Update
Husband: Honey, it's late, let's rest. Wife: She glanced at him and nodded, turning off the bedside lamp. In the darkness, his large hands reached into her clothes, caressing her silky skin, indulging in a passionate night. The next evening, Husband: Honey, it's late, let's rest. Wife: She looked at him and nodded, turning off the bedside lamp, preparing to sleep. In the darkness, his hands once again approached her, slipping beneath her clothes, touching her smooth skin, only to be grabbed abruptly. Wife, coldly: What are you doing? Husband, matter-of-factly: Fulfilling our marital agreement! He then flipped her over, resulting in another passionate night. The next morning, the wife endured the soreness in her waist and went to the study to find the agreement. To her astonishment, she exclaimed: Su Yi Cheng, you deceitful official! The agreement clearly states: Intimate relations once a week! After marriage, tender love and pampering.
371.65 Million words | 2021-05-19 08:54Update
She is the underworld princess of the century and also a top-notch assassin who strikes fear into the hearts of others. However, she is betrayed and killed by her most trusted confidant during a mission, only to find her soul transmigrated into an alternate historical world of kings and power. She is also a genius surgeon of the century. The timid princess executes a counterattack, but what she cares most about is the cold and ruthless prince and the abandoned courtyard with a dirty little boy. The female lead joins hands with the little boy to embark on a path of counterattack. He is the second prince of Tianyu Kingdom and the master of Muzhou Manor. He is the dream lover of all wealthy young ladies, but he is infatuated with the elegant
62.97 Million words | 2020-08-26 02:24Update
The biggest mistake Wenrou made in her life was being a keyboard warrior online, trying to convince others to get a divorce. But how could she know that this post came from thousands of years ago? And how could she have known that it was just typing a few words on the keyboard, yet it would be dragged into the life of the original poster, forcing her to live in this treacherous virtual world? "Just let me leave his body, and I'll let you go back." Isn't it just letting the body leave? Such a simple thing! Wenrou readily agreed, planning to divorce her husband and leave. But who could tell her that as soon as she started writing the divorce letter, her hand became weak, and when she tried to leave the Xiao family, her legs were suddenly broken? And when she saw Xiaojingtang's body, she couldn't help but want to cling to it? What's going on here? Was this all a trap? In Xiaojingtang's eyes, Du Wenrou was a woman who couldn't live without him, constantly crying and wailing. But at some point, she became eccentric, daring to cause trouble, daring to scold him, and even daring to escape over the wall! "What are you up to?" he asked her, squinting his eyes. "Nothing much, just give me a divorce letter," Du Wenrou said tearfully, "I can't survive here anymore!" She said she couldn't survive, but she fought with her sister-in-law, placated her mother-in-law, and competed with her younger brother-in-law, finding her place and purpose. Making glass, networking, earning a lot of money, soaring high. And yet, such a woman was let go just like that. Isn't it a bit of a pity?
56.63 Million words | 2022-08-22 13:11Update
Obey me, cherish me, but also hurt me, abuse me, kill me. Starting over, tearing apart the facade of hypocrisy, safeguarding the desired happiness!
66.84 Million words | 2022-04-18 13:01Update
A concubine who doesn't aspire to become the main wife isn't a good concubine, and a consort who doesn't aspire to become the queen isn't a good consort. - Jingming's Guide to being a Concubine Rule 1 While ensuring one's heart remains unaffected, strive to occupy the emperor's heart as much as possible. - Jingming's Guide to being a Concubine Rule 2 This is Yunis's fourth time-travel novel, with a guaranteed drama of
235.94 Million words | 2023-05-14 23:11Update
White Lotus said: For men who want me as their strategist, I rely on my intellect. White Lotus also said: For the man I will marry in the future, I rely on my appearance. Someone asked: And what about me? White Lotus helplessly replied: With all my heart and soul! Someone responded: Well, what's important is the body. White Lotus:... In this life, with a new status and identity, White Lotus knows that her only concern is to marry a good man. But one day, when she discovered that her loved ones from her past life were still trapped in the whirlpool of power, she faces a choice - to clear the clouds or proceed with her marriage? Someone: Miss, are these two things conflicting? (New book by a certain author, seeking love and support.)
140.17 Million words | 2021-10-04 16:33Update
She thought she would bask in glory and favor throughout her life, only to realize on her deathbed that she had merely stepped into a maze carefully designed by her husband. Reborn in a new life, she was no longer the gentle, kind, and virtuous fourth daughter of the Yun family. Struggling for power and favor? Political scheming? She handled everything with ease. As for those who would not die unless they courted death themselves, Yun Xiao vowed to trample them under her feet and crush them mercilessly. However, what's the deal with that high and cold man who appeared gentle but was actually cunning? Yun Xiao sneered, "Being secretive is a disease that needs to be cured!" Excuse me, please step aside! The man smirked, "Aren't you in charge of all the money? I just came to inform you that your son is waiting for you at the medicine shop to redeem someone!"
202.22 Million words | 2020-08-06 15:20Update
She was the daughter of a powerful minister, the niece of the Empress Dowager, and showered with countless favor; but she made a fatal mistake by loving someone who brought her endless misfortune, so she could only take him down with her. Today, Fu Mingzhu is fortunate enough to be reborn. Let's see how she avenges her past, fights against her enemies, and courageously breaks off her engagement. She vows to become extraordinary, controlling the wind and rain at her fingertips! Book fans, to join our group, please knock on the door and mention the name of any main character in the book. Everyone is welcome to join the fun! The simplified and traditional versions of this book are now available on the market. Your support is greatly appreciated
191.20 Million words | 2022-07-02 11:35Update
Lin Yumo is a proud and talented woman from the modern world, with her grace, elegance, and exceptional intelligence. Ling Yuwei is the foolish young lady of the Prime Minister's residence, with her ugly appearance and ignorance. When the modern Lin Yumo mysteriously travels to the ancient times, how will everything unfold? Nangong Yi is the highly favored third prince of the Southern Spirit Kingdom, yet he forsakes countless beautiful women during the bride selection ceremony and chooses the ugliest of them all. Is it a coincidence or is there a deliberate intention behind it? Li Wenchen is the wealthy young master of the capital city, who tries every means to dissolve his engagement with her but later pursues her relentlessly. What is the reason behind it? Yan Zimo is the esteemed crown prince of the Northern Cloud Country, who develops affection for her despite her plain appearance, only to discover later that she is his long-lost sister. Who is the millennium-long journey for? And who is the one person who can accompany her through this life?
61.60 Million words | 2023-05-24 20:03Update
She, Shen Lingwei, a business genius who walks between the light and dark sides. Ever since the day she was kicked out of her family and ended up living in nightclubs to make a living, the four words "ruthless and cunning" became her slogan. She, Shen Yunyou, a useless and foolish commoner. First, she made a fool of herself by wearing heavy makeup and publicly declaring that she wanted to spend her wedding night with a handsome prince, becoming the laughingstock of the world. Later, on her wedding day, she received a divorce letter, becoming the shame of the duke's manor. Overwhelmed by anger and humiliation, she went crazy and caused a scene in a brothel, only to be pushed down by a woman in the arms of her fiance, losing her life. When the modern her became the ancient "her," everything was completely different. [Seeking flowers, seeking esteemed guests, seeking support, seeking collection. Under normal updates, an additional chapter
134.42 Million words | 2022-11-26 17:48Update
In her past life, Qinyan, relying on her identity, mistakenly trusted others and ended up causing her own demise, hence she has returned. This time, she is even more arrogant and flamboyant. Deadbeat father? Wicked stepmother? And a stepsister? No worries, everyone line up, we'll deal with each one of you. Along the way, she also picked up a war god from ten years in the future, ensuring a secure life ahead. However, why is this guy, who was supposed to be a cool and awesome Qing Shan wolf, turned out to be a silly and clueless Husky?
98.43 Million words | 2022-03-19 04:42Update
Transmigrated into a cannon fodder supporting female character, what could she do? Of course, prioritizing her own life is crucial!!!
81.25 Million words | 2021-10-13 14:32Update
A glass of poisoned wine, a fire. Shen Ning Shuang died unjustly, died with resentment. Upon awakening again, she has become a countryside old girl miles away. Coldly observing the various relatives harming each other in this family, Shen Nian Nian, who has been reborn, declares. She wants to eat well, sleep well, drink well, and one day step into the capital to kill those two bitches. - Farming + Inner conflicts + Love, please collect and support. Sina Weibo: CuteLonely
37.29 Million words | 2023-04-04 13:34Update
The physical copy of this book has been officially renamed as 'Embracing/Fulfilling Destiny'. At this very moment, there are approximately twenty thousand people on Earth who are suitable life partners for you... (George Bernard Shaw) If you knew that no matter which direction you go, there will always be someone waiting for you, would you still be content with being a reserved woman?
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