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!
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
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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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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.
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Su Yi, a woman from modern society, crossed over to a unfamiliar era, where she was abandoned by the prince. Let's see how she can stand on her own and make people across the nation look at her with admiration.
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Recommendation: Red Bean's new book "Golden Chamber, Jade Hall" (http://www.ruochu.com/book/). A time-traveling protagonist who reincarnates as the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household, with the added bonus of past memories. Gu Yuehua accepts it with some unease, but before she can fully adapt to this new identity, various clowns start popping up one after another. First, the crown prince from her previous life, who caused the demise of her previous self and her family, points at her and curses her as a despicable woman. He ends up getting knocked unconscious by a teapot thrown by her. Then her cousins from the same family come to provoke her, only to be defeated by her elegant words. From then on, Gu Yuehua, who was once gentle and virtuous, is labeled as a shrew. Well, if she's a shrew, how much is her reputation worth? She should focus on protecting her sister
251.77 Million words | 2023-06-16 02:42Update
The Third Miss is known far and wide for her eccentricities. Rumor has it that she is foolish, dumb, and ugly... They say she couldn't read at six, couldn't compose poetry at eight, and couldn't recognize the way at ten... Yet she managed to win the favor of the prince, who dotes on her with arrogance and wickedness. She never refuses, always smiling carefree and fearless. Reborn through trials and tribulations, natural selection favors her, and she is worthy of his favor. She is willful and cunning, but always cautious, as he shields her from the world. A notorious empress is born, see how she turns the court upside down, donning a sheepskin in public and claws behind closed doors... She may pretend to be foolish and dumb, but she is actually incredibly intelligent. She may act ignorant, but she is gifted with extraordinary talent. Yet only in his presence does she reveal her true self. She can manage the kitchen, rule the halls, and oversee the mansion with abundant wealth. She employs her tactics, strategizes in secrecy, and most of all, she has no regrets as she remains beloved by him till old age.
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The Jiang family has a daughter named Yurao, who is beautiful and gentle. Yurao never expected that her efforts would end in failure, with her husband's betrayal, her sister's provocation, and the killing of the infant in the cradle. She regrets deeply and wishes that she could start over again. She is determined to change her destiny. Yesterday's events, like yesterday's death; today's events, like today's rebirth. Upon being reborn, what path will she choose?
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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?
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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
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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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Husband for three generations without a son, mother-in-law eagerly awaits a grandchild; Despite ten years of marriage and no children of her own, she insists that her husband remain faithful and not take concubines! Even so, she is not satisfied and halfway through, abandons her husband and daughter to remarry into a life of honor and privilege!... The sorrow is, as the biological daughter of such a successful person, can the two words "tragic" and "pitiful" describe Song Miss's past life? Determined to start over, she is determined to become self-reliant and live a good life, but! How can she fix this jade pendant that was forcibly given to her? How can she handle this noble and arrogant
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【This novel was originally titled 'Evil Prince Dotes on His Wife: The Concubine Becomes the Phoenix', renamed as 'The Arrival of the Young Lady: Cannon Fodder Everywhere'】 She was a military warlord's daughter, decisive and ruthless on the battlefield. But one day, she transmigrated into a common girl in the Wang Fu of Southern Liang. They thought she was a useless fool? A waste? Her cold gaze and sharp edge proved them wrong, making everyone who provoked her regret their blindness. No matter if you are a stepmother, sister, empress, or crown prince, those who dare to provoke her will meet a miserable end! But there were still people who sought her out, relentlessly entangling with her, refusing to let go. The world believed that the honorable Crown Prince of Southern Liang had lost his throne and fallen into destitution. However, she knew that he was a ruthlessly powerful demon and also the wicked one who dotes on her endlessly! A certain man sneered, 'You call me a wicked demon? Then I'll show you how evil I can be! Tonight, our son will sleep by himself!' A certain child scratched the door, 'Mother is mine! Father, I will duel with you!' 【Strong female lead, strong male lead, united in strength, romance】
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In her past life, Xiao Ximai was persecuted by her husband and step-sister, only to realize her life was built on deceit. After being reborn through fire, she treads carefully, discerning hearts and unraveling schemes, embarking on a magnificent journey alongside the seventh prince who has followed her from their previous life.
83.91 Million words | 2023-04-20 13:10Update
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
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The East is filled with blessings, known as the Great Wilderness. According to rumors, it is foolish, poor, backward, and barbaric. Rubbish. The Queen of the Great Wilderness is as cold as frost. Supported by the National Teacher and paired with the National Teacher's golden boy and jade girl, they share deep love and are an unparalleled couple. Rubbish. The Queen dies suddenly, leaving the National Teacher grieving, following the divine destiny...
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Lin Yan, a performer, had a tarnished reputation due to being framed, faced betrayal from her beloved, and saw her career hit rock bottom. However, one day, her life took an unexpected turn: she became the lead actress, joined popular variety shows, and landed high-end advertisements. At the same time, peculiar events kept happening to her without her recollection. It wasn't until she met a mysterious and powerful man who knew everything about her that she started to uncover the truth...Note: If you, dear reader, think "Sweet and Warm Forever with You" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends on QQ groups and Weibo!
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In the first year of entering the palace, she was a low-ranking concubine. In the fifth year, she became a noble concubine. In the tenth year, she desired to become the empress. Because as the empress, she could hold onto everything she cherished and not have it taken away, she could protect herself, protect her children, and... be with him. It was a path that could only move forward; taking a step back would be irreversible. With the brilliant yellow silk umbrella moving forward, the emperor's procession slowly entered the city gate. Under the canopy of the yellow silk umbrella that darkened the sky, accompanied by the sun, moon, and the purple banners... in that moment, the sunlight dazzled her eyes. Empress Xie's carriage stepped onto the royal road, advancing to meet him.
116.28 Million words | 2023-03-07 20:00Update
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'.
169.67 Million words | 2023-03-06 08:04Update
Wearing the identity of a supporting character in a novel, Ning Yunhuan suppressed her true nature in order to change the supporting character's ending. She aimed to be even more virtuous and kind-hearted than the female protagonist, portraying herself as a pure and noble character. However, despite altering the destined outcome, she still couldn't escape the tragic fate of a supporting character. Upon her rebirth, she decided not to disguise herself anymore, treasuring her own life and staying away from the scheming male lead. However, unexpectedly, her fear of the male lead ultimately led her to fall into his trap! The person whom the pure and noble female protagonist could never obtain has now fallen into the hands of Ning Yunhuan, just a supporting character! From that moment on, she had a strong backing, enabling her to stride confidently through the world! PS: This book is a sweet and indulgent story written out of personal interest, without any intention to advertise previous works. The author has never attempted to write contemporary stories, so please refrain from hasty criticisms.
58.35 Million words | 2023-03-01 07:31Update
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
New book "Still Sunny in the Future", please support! Coming out at the end of the month, requesting collections and subscriptions... In the past life, I lost everything and left with nothing. In this life, I strive to make myself happier and casually deal with those enemies. When I am having fun, I will take care of them. However, I thought I would be lonely and lonely in this lifetime. But I discovered that there has always been someone by my side. Looking back, I only hope that you will always be there.
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