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!
With a bowl of abortion medicine and a bowl of poisoned bird's nest, the foolish and ridiculous life of Duke Ping's concubine, Su Jintong, came to an end. On the day of her death, Duke Ping ascended to the throne with her younger sister. Luckily, she returned to her youthful years and vowed to live a different and exciting life, protecting her loved ones, avenging her enemies. She wished for a less busy life, and she didn't want the crown prince to come and join the fun.
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Songtsen Gambo proposed marriage to the Tang Dynasty for the third time, and the Emperor agreed. The news spread to the palace, and the eligible princesses were all upset, crying and sobbing... Tubo is bitterly cold, lacking clothing and medicine. Life there is basically either getting married or dying! No, a scapegoat must be found. Li Yuntong, the eldest daughter of the Jiangxia Prince's Mansion, who is as beautiful as a flower, should have married into a wealthy and prestigious family like other noblewomen, and lived a life of wealth and glory. However, a decree shattered her life's trajectory... Once she left, it was a journey of thousands of miles, never seeing her homeland again. This departure meant forty years, and she never returned to Chang'an. From the Central Plains to the Western Regions, she brought top-notch Tang Dynasty production techniques, medicine, architecture, mathematics, literature, laws, and Buddhist scriptures to the Western Regions... The people of Tubo called her the "Green Tara." She was loved by two men, respected by the people, and praised for generations... Princess Wencheng's life was full of ups and downs
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Fresh out of school, Yu Wuwu was fortunate enough to enter the Taiya Group. Being naive, she was almost deceived by a married man. Boss Xiang said, 'It should be safe to keep you in my office.' 'Not safe, how can it guard against a dedicated homewrecker?' Through ups and downs, misunderstandings abound, she eventually escapes. 'Xiao Han, where is your mother?' 'Shen Lianyi is not my mother, my mother is Yu Wuwu!' the little one emphasized again. 'Don't come and provoke me again.' said someone with unknown whereabouts. 'It's too late...' Boss Xiang replied.
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"Father, I don't want to marry a woman who has lost her chastity before marriage and is also foolish!" Su Qingyu's husband openly refused to marry at the wedding banquet, and his attitude was resolute! "Fool, are you pretending to be foolish!" Staring at her sister who had almost made her lose her chastity and who had been bound by someone, Su Qingyu from Zuiyue Tower burst into laughter when she saw her sister nakedly hanging at the city gate. But just then, her husband's voice appeared behind her, and the foolish consort was exposed! "So my little fool, you're not really foolish. Pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger, little fool, do you want to eat a wolf? There's a wolf here, do you want it?" Inside the room, the husband who openly refused to marry shamelessly kept pestering her to have a child. Eight or nine out of ten things in life don't go as planned, and in Su Qingyu's life, she hoped to be widowed! The procrastinator's new book has finally arrived. Immortal baby, please give me your recommendations, anticipation, collections, and rewards. Muah! QQ Group: [group number], WeChat Official Account: Weiqingwan, Completed Works: "Rebirth in the Coffin: The Empress's Counterattack" [link], Rested Husband: [link], Completed Friend Works: "The Unexpected Ex-W
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The grand gates and exquisite mansion, the wealth and glory, yet she was just a humble sparrow living under someone else's roof. The path to success in the world, holding your hand, growing old together with you.
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[Entry for the "Cloud Rising Chinese Literature Essay Contest"] Three months later, Gu Qingzhang cornered Su Qingying against the door, creating a loud thud: "Under the heavens, there's only you that I've set my sights on. So either you marry me, or I marry you. I'm fine with either!" Su Qingying sneered, "Didn't you say not to even think about anything else?" Gu Qingzhang reached out and slapped himself on the face, calmly explaining, "I enjoy slapping my face. Is that not allowed?" Su Qingying: "..." (The male lead has severe face blindness and constantly slaps himself in front of the female lead, showing excessive favoritism and sweetness.)
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Appearance and temperament like a lotus flower, with the personality of a king flower. Currently working as an alleged language interpreter in the grand harem of the Tai Ning Emperor. Mu Biwei's ideal is to become an immortal flower in the colorful Purple Terrace!
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Entering the palace, Lanqi was just an inconspicuous palace maid, serving her master diligently without ever dreaming of soaring to new heights. That rainy day, the sorrowful figure of Emperor Xuanye mourning his deceased wife imprinted itself in her heart. Many times, many things, fate has its own arrangements. In order to protect her master, Wu Ya Lanqi went so far as to frame the current emperor. The young emperor, wishing only to frighten this naive palace maid, never expected that her eyes, brimming with kindness and tenderness, would deeply penetrate his heart. "I just wanted to...," on the dragon bed, Wu Ya Lanqi couldn't help but fix her gaze on the emperor, as if engraving
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[The Book Title "He and the Stars are Dazzling" Available for Purchase on Dangdang Website Signed Edition] Unexpectedly, she became pregnant. Despite going to the hospital to terminate the pregnancy, no one dared to perform the operation, forcing her to give birth to the child. Five years later, the child was suddenly abducted, and then, a dignified and domineering man barged into her world. What? He is the child's father? Not only that, but he is also the president of a nation above all? Is this really not a dream?... [Recommended New Book: "Hello, Arrogant Mr. Huo!"]
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【Sweet Pet / Exquisite Delicate Fairy VS Rich and Powerful Antagonistic Boss】Wen Yan is the future daughter-in-law of Prince Qi Xiuran, the scion of an international conglomerate, cherished in his heart. Rumor has it that she has rosy lips and dazzling teeth, and her smile is as enchanting as a celestial fairy. Only the servants in the Qi family mansion know how willful and unruly this little ancestor can be in private, even the prince himself has to coax her. One day, as Wen Yan, who had escaped once again, looked at the reports about her obedient and lovely image, she sneered and shook her head, refusing to believe or spread rumors. Note: The female lead is delicate and kind-hearted, not a strong female character, she does not engage in fights.
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Sands scorching in the wilderness, remorse gnawing at my heart, The sound of war echoing with swords and horses, tears shed in a startled night dream. Outside the window, a lonely moon hangs in the empty night, its coldness like water. Once prosperous, now fallen with a sigh, my homeland lost forever! Countless thoughts, a long sigh, only the sound of cold rain and the east wind breaking. I only wish that when I return, I can cleanse myself and redeem my sins... Fang Yage, the Princess of Anning, experienced the destruction of her country and the loss of her family. After dying, she is reborn at the age of thirteen, in the prime of her youth... In her previous life, despite being gentle and virtuous, all she got in return was the death of her loved ones and the shattering of the dynasty! In this life, even if she embarks on a path of bloodshed, she is determined to keep her family safe and prevent those insignificant people from coveting the vast mountains and rivers that belong to her uncle. When all is
120.44 Million words | 2023-06-30 02:24Update
Mo Xiaoran, the chief of the Anti-Drug Division, transmigrated into the daughter of the Prime Minister of Dongyao Country, a notorious foolish queen. On her wedding night, she pretended to be ignorant, slapped the Emperor in anger, embarrassing the Empress Dowager. She caused chaos during the wedding, disrupting the Emperor's plans by making a scene when the Noble Consort was appointed. She is determined to act foolishly just to prove a point. Anyone who has taken my belongings shall return them willingly; those who have betrayed me shall take their own lives. Within the palace, everyone trembles in fear. Once she sets her gaze on someone, it is better to hang oneself sooner. The Emperor is furious, swearing not to let this damned woman go unpunished!!! She is trying everything to escape the palace, but unintentionally captures the hearts of four men... Who is the man who silently protects her from behind?
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Murdering her own husband and fearing the consequences, Su Yijing's life ended tragically. It was all because of her ignorance and encountering the "Wolf Lord of Fortune." But fortunately, she was able to be reborn like a mung bean. Vowing to start anew and undergo a magnificent transformation, let's see how this young lady from a wealthy family extinguishes evil servants, battles the "Wolf" Lord, and changes her fate. She proceeds cautiously, but suddenly discovers that someone seems to share her experiences. Su, feeling pitiful: I have repaid everything I owed, but how should I face my husband? Lord Yu, raising an eyebrow and sneering: Is that so? I feel like it's far from enough for me.
311.02 Million words | 2022-09-19 08:28Update
Micro-expressions can solve crimes, but can they handle palace intrigue? Fu Jun finds herself at a loss. The life in the Marquis' Mansion is anything but easy, whether it's the lack of prestige as a legitimate daughter or the challenges of being a noblewoman. Tired of being confined to the inner courtyard, she longs for freedom. Whether it's the darkness of night or the vastness of the sky, all she wants is to be herself. In simple terms, this is a story that combines a historical version of 'Lie to Me' with 'Memories of the Alhambra'.
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After crossing the threshold of thirty years old, Meng Zhen, a shining leftover lady, faces the challenges of unsuccessful love and a stagnant career. Life becomes monotonous and numb for her. However, by chance, she inherits a small rural courtyard at the edge of the city, left by her mother, and a jade bracelet opens up a magical world for her. The life of a leftover lady can also be colorful – let's go farming, let's raise dogs, and make the ordinary days more interesting... The female protagonist prefers staying at home and lacks ambition.
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General's Mansion's eldest daughter Duan Qingming, was persecuted to death by her half-sister Duan Yulan. Reborn at the age of nine, she vows to change her fate and seek revenge for herself and her children. Aunt Liu Rong presides over the affairs of the General's Mansion, manipulative and cunning. General Duan is about to go on a long expedition, not returning for three years. Duan Qingming must seize control during this time to avoid being at the mercy of others. Ning Mama, loyal to Duan Qingming, is framed by Aunt Liu Rong and is about to be expelled from the mansion. Nine-year-old Duan Qingming cleverly rescues her and begins to rewrite her life. In her past life, Duan Qingming's younger brother, Duan Yu, was corrupted by Aunt Liu Rong and ultimately died tragically in a brothel. In this life...
238.52 Million words | 2020-08-27 17:26Update
【Completed】 A journey through time! This is finally happening to Lanxi! What a great place it is~ Fell straight into an apartment building, no need to be a house slave; beautiful mountains and clear waters, developed technology with computers and TVs available; find an emperor to cook for, who cares about the three thousand beauties. Contented, the little palace maid dreams of being a palace lady, watching TV, going online, strolling around, or writing novels. However, treacherous people are everywhere; the eunuch demands ten taels of silver just for installing an internet connection! Spending five taels of silver on a small stove for a day of cold! The emperor withholds meals because he is not interested in attending the palace; building up debts for the sake of more food! What to do? Can the lady of leisure continue or endure the struggle?...
52.88 Million words | 2021-11-19 09:19Update
Once known as a renowned flower courtesan, she now finds herself as a despised mistress in a wealthy household. The legendary life bestowed upon her is filled with both glory and hardship. In a chaotic world, the emperor's intentions remain unpredictable, and the state of affairs is ever-changing for the noble families. She sheds the superficial glamour, remaining faithful to her promises, and with an iron will, she builds the glory of her family. With four foolish individuals, three relationships, two marriages, and a lifetime of entanglement, she, the submissive concubine, ultimately becomes an extraordinary beauty who defies all expectations. Her heart is like a secluded mansion, silently standing amidst the bustling world. The household gate remains cold, and only those who approach with sincerity are welcome. ***** The prequel "Entangled in Imperial Affairs"
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【Strong and Clean, Loving Each Other, the Handsome Man and the Snobbish Woman】 Hearing that Mr. Mo's wife is an ignorant little tyrant, onlookers secretly laughed. Trash at studying? Lu Mian presented her top score in the science entrance exam. No talent? Lu Mian can play the piano and paint, demonstrating her skills on the spot. Just a spendthrift? She achieved her small target of earning
235.31 Million words | 2020-07-19 05:30Update
The wise and profound empress dowager, the talented and learned empress, the brilliant and courageous emperor, and a group of beautiful and intelligent concubines... Well, technically speaking, none of this has anything to do with Su Ruhui, because her goal is not to marry the emperor. Alright then, Miss Su, who was selected to serve the empress dowager, your responsibility is to seduce the crown prince and become the future empress or imperial consort! [Group]
135.48 Million words | 2021-09-04 15:37Update
Legend has it that within the Sheep Fat Jade Purification Bottle of Bodhisattva Guanyin, an entire sea can be contained! Legend has it that the water inside the Sheep Fat Jade Purification Bottle is able to sprinkle upon the mortal realm, turning the earth into a green wilderness and bringing life back to withered trees! A mysterious email and a shoddy jade purification bottle have brought a different life to Qing Lian in Jimo! Legend has it that it all begins here...
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