what are some good historical fiction books

Looking for a captivating historical fiction book to transport you to a different era? Look no further! In this article, we'll explore some of the best historical fiction books that will keep you engaged from beginning to end.

1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, this novel follows the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who forms an unlikely friendship with a Jewish refugee.

2. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett: This epic tale takes place in 12th-century England and revolves around the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. Intriguing characters and political drama will keep you enthralled.

3. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: Set in the American South during the Civil War, this classic novel tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara and her struggles to survive and find love amidst the chaos of war.

4. "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel: This award-winning novel introduces readers to Thomas Cromwell, a key figure in the court of Henry VIII. Dive into the Tudor era and witness the political and religious upheavals of the time.

5. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr: Taking place during World War II, this Pulitzer Prize-winning book intricately weaves together the lives of a blind French girl and a young German soldier. Prepare to be moved by their poignant stories.

For more recommendations and details about these books, I suggest visiting reputable book review websites like Goodreads or Book Riot. These platforms provide comprehensive summaries, reader reviews, and additional suggestions to fulfill your craving for historical fiction novels.

Remember, historical fiction allows readers to explore the past through compelling narratives and complex characters. So, grab a cup of tea, curl up with one of these fantastic novels, and be prepared to be swept away into a different time. Happy reading!
Living in the Ming Dynasty Fiction
Living in the Ming Dynasty

I have recently started a new urban novel called "Special Forces in the City". Please support it! A special forces soldier gets discharged and enters society, but doesn't know how to survive. In order to provide a better life for himself and his family, he can only rely on his own methods. This is not the jungle or the desert; reality is even more complicated. He can only move forward and cannot retreat. But how does he manage to survive in this concrete jungle? Stay tuned for updates!

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The Phoenix Reigns over the Kingdom. Fiction
The Phoenix Reigns over the Kingdom.

The Phoenix will soon come to an end, and the new book "Palace Intrigue" has been released. If you are interested, you can take a look. She disguises herself as a man in a foreign country and encounters him, who is aloof and indifferent. Is it a calamity or a debt? With numerous mysterious deaths, intense court struggles, how will she reverse the desperate situation and survive? As her loved ones turn against her and friends meet tragic ends, how will she subvert schemes and laugh at the prosperous age? With relentless conspiracies and a battlefield filled with blood and sand, how will she change the course of fate and rewrite destiny? Ultimately, the heavens choose her, and she will dominate the world, overlooking everything! (In this book, the female lead is similar to the character played by Chen Qiao'en in "The Rise of Phoenixes," and just like her, Gong Yin is passionate and full of emotions.)

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The most beloved in this fleeting life Fiction
The most beloved in this fleeting life

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Zhaozhou Fiction
Zhaozhou

With the memories from his previous life, Lin Zhao was reborn in Donghu Town. However, the situation he faced was not optimistic. A strict and demanding stepmother suffocated him and his mother. The young man could only make a living as a cowherd in Donghu Town. Finally, one day, Lin Zhao abandoned the big blue ox he had raised for three years and walked into the not-so-distant city of Yuezhou. From then on...the world was somewhat different.

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Holy Tang Dynasty. Fiction
Holy Tang Dynasty.

Mei Tianlang, a narcotics police officer, was injured in the head and traveled back to the Tang Dynasty, becoming the only descendant of the usurper Yuwen Huaji, a figure never recorded in history. He discovered that the Tang Dynasty he found himself in had significant differences from what he knew. Was it due to historical inaccuracies or the influence of his time travel? In his early days, he encountered a Turkic invasion at the Wei River, leading to

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Technological Datang Fiction
Technological Datang

The book took three months and finally hit the shelves. whether Zhangsun Tan's reclamation in Shuofang will succeed or not, and what will Wang Xuance bring back from Jingzhou? What will happen between the protagonist and the Zhangsun family? Who will be the female lead of this book? The story becomes more exciting after being published. Stay tuned and join the readers' group.

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The Prince of Maratha Fiction
The Prince of Maratha

Do you want to time travel but don't want to live without the internet? No need to worry, this is the 21st century after all. Do you want to get rich with advanced knowledge but have no interest in the stock market and football? Don't be upset, you'll be a wealthy landowner. Do you want to enjoy the vibrant life of a modern city while having the privileges of an ancient noble? No need to fret, this is a semi-feudal, semi-democratic society. In short, there is a lucky man who has forgotten his own identity, and his soul has transmigrated into the body of a prince from the 21st century in an ancient kingdom.

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The Succession of the Crimson Mansion Fiction
The Succession of the Crimson Mansion

Xing'er traveled through the Red Chamber and became Jia Lian's trusted servant. However, he unintentionally made an enemy out of Wang Xifeng, which set him on a path towards success. Every word seems to be filled with blood. Ten years of hardship are anything but ordinary. Here, there are the warmth and coldness of human emotions, as well as the fickleness of the world. Lin Daiyu, with her lonely and proud spirit, the alluring Qin Keqing, the talented but lonely Xue Baochai, the elegant and heroic Shi Xiangyun, the diverse beauties of the Jia Residence, and the still alluring Li Wan. Even the lowliest ants can leap to success, opening a different path to victory, igniting the journey of a loser's counterattack!

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eunuch Fiction
eunuch

The young eunuch steps out of the Imperial Academy, while the white dragon descends to the mortal world. Vermilion and purple lose their colors, and the blue and white paint the landscape. - Cai Xunzhen's "Farewell to my young friend Lai Xinger" In the chaotic palace of Chang'an, the young man roams freely. With a three-foot sword in his hand, he astonishes gods and demons with his dance. - Liu Yi's "A Gift to my nephew Lai Xinger"

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Rural Girl's Struggle: Step by Step to Success Fiction
Rural Girl's Struggle: Step by Step to Success

Crossing over as a village girl, who said all I could do was farm? Ning Su had never thought she would have the destiny of becoming an empress. Carelessly, she ended up in the harem. How to deal with a cruel and ruthless tyrant? She had her own ways to turn him from steel to tender. The harem is filled with strange creatures; defeating them and leveling up, Ning Su never expected to climb to the top unintentionally. Who said the harem cannot involve politics? Look at how your country turned out when it lacked an empress. From a small village girl to an esteemed empress, that was not achieved overnight!

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Great Ming Splendor Fiction
Great Ming Splendor

Based on the legendary empress Sun Ruowei, the novel depicts her journey from entering the palace at the age of eight to experiencing the reigns of six dynasties and five emperors. It portrays her unwavering love with the emperor Zhu Zhanji, her childhood sweetheart, as well as her political achievements in managing two palace coups that shocked both domestic and foreign powers, influencing the young emperor's decision to move the capital and abolish the practice of burial alive. She, renowned for her beauty since the age of eight, and he, the designated crown prince appointed by the imperial ancestor, meet within the palace walls, and a deep love blossoms between them. Seven years later, a royal decree shatters their dream. She is forced to leave the palace and live in seclusion, while he reluctantly marries another. Their destined love story faces numerous obstacles. As they look up towards the boundless future, they set foot into the palace. Within the harem of the Great Ming Dynasty, how will they accomplish this true tale of a love between an emperor and empress recorded in history?

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Emperor Shunzong of the Great Tang Fiction
Emperor Shunzong of the Great Tang

Losing his job, Li Song, a former teacher, wakes up one day to find himself lying on the emperor's bed - he has become Emperor Shunzong of the Tang Dynasty?! However, Emperor Shunzong has been suffering from a stroke for several days and his remaining time is limited. In order to find an opportunity to get drunk and return to his own time, Li Song decides to temporarily pretend to be Emperor Shunzong. But in order to live longer and find this opportunity, he must have a healthy body; in order to live longer, he must unify his thoughts, recall renowned ministers, promote fierce generals, eliminate eunuchs, pacify regional governors, and restore the authority of the Great Tang... After accomplishing everything, Li Song finally gets the chance to get drunk... ★☆This book **** Highly recommended: 1. Dog Head Strategist Author: Hu Lao Book ID

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Chaotic times, Chaoge beauty's scheme Fiction
Chaotic times, Chaoge beauty's scheme

Moon sets, the morning chorus falls silent, On the rivers and mountains, solitude prevails. Superficially attached, the dust-laden world deceives, Claiming that the Moon family's assistance secures half the empire. Thus, atop Mount Umo, her master bestowed upon her the Moon surname, Granting her control over the Moon family. Henceforth, rulers of various nations vied for her attention, Promising eternal fame and leaving their mark upon the world like a painting. Amidst the three kingdoms' wars, As she embarked on this game with the world as the stake, Would she gracefully yield like the spring rain on apricot blossoms, Or ascend the throne as the queen of a prosperous era? Each decision, born from schemes and intertwined with love and hatred, Would it be to endure in solidarity or forget in the rivers and lakes, Or would it be a cautious advancement, blades clashing at every step? And in the end, to whom shall this picturesque empire belong? (This book

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The Little Soldier of Flames. Fiction
The Little Soldier of Flames.

A modern person kidnapped by future people and brought to the resistance against Japan era!

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Adventures of a Fujoshi Fiction
Adventures of a Fujoshi

Su Bai is an aging otaku and a junior translator at a Japanese company. Due to her Japanese boss being a bit creepy, Su Bai has learned Taekwondo for self-defense. In an unexpected car accident, Su Bai transmigrates to ancient times. Upon waking up, she finds herself in the body of the owner of Nan Feng Tower and becomes the nominal boss of the

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defiance Fiction
defiance

The land of Yan and Zhao, where brave warriors abound. With resounding music and passionate singing, their heroic spirit soars high! Amidst shattered mountains and rivers, like a broken golden bowl, heroes rise with a furious sword! With the blood of invaders staining their sharp blades, their pursuit of vengeance knows no end!

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Iron-Blooded Qin Ge Fiction
Iron-Blooded Qin Ge

History is always astonishingly similar. Often, right from the beginning, the outcome is already predetermined. Maybe you want to change your own destiny, maybe you think you have escaped, but when you touch those scars of history, unaware, the hands of inertia have already gently pushed you from behind. A new path, a new journey, but ultimately, there is only one destination. Here, there are no time travel or reincarnation, only an iron-blooded Great Qin in a parallel timeline. Everything here seems so familiar, yet upon closer inspection, it feels so unfamiliar. Perhaps you already know the result, but are you sure the process you know is true? So now, the story begins... Created by Ying Guangxin, friends who enjoy this work can join in and discuss together (chat). Thank you for your support!

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The Iron Will of Warships: A Man's Journey through Time Fiction
The Iron Will of Warships: A Man's Journey through Time

Big ships and giant cannons are the epitome of romance for men. The ultimate form of devotion for fans of Germany is to become a "Dehei" - the ultimate blackness. In the "Cultivate a Little Mustache" plan, the person who can provide the most assistance to Little Mustache is a "Dehei" rather than a "Defen," because the former understands Germany's flaws and deficiencies the best. Trap England, trap France, trap Japan, trap America, and trap Germany, using the hands of Little Mustache to drain the blood of imperialist countries!

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Thief of the Nation Fiction
Thief of the Nation

"The Great Thief of the Nation" will be available for free reading for three consecutive days. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the incredible. In conclusion, after careful and meticulous observation, Lin Feng confirmed that he had returned to the past. Of course, this has nothing to do with things like the Moonlight Box, or perhaps there is no reason at all. Or maybe there is a reason that Lin Feng can't figure out. Although he likes to read "Science Fiction World" in the toilet and knows that there is a famous old man named Hawking in the Royal Academy of Sciences of the Great British Empire who proposed the famous theory of spacetime, confirming that it is impossible for a person to go back to the past, based on the current situation, this argument is obviously absolutely wrong. Unfortunately, he can't expose this scientific fraud in the present century.

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Superstar with a gun. Fiction
Superstar with a gun.

Do you think I am a singer? Yes, indeed I am a singer! But you surely don't know that with a gun in my hand, I am the god of war, mercilessly killing on the battlefield! Do you think I am a soldier? Yes, indeed I am a soldier! But you surely don't know that when I strum the guitar, my singing voice can captivate you endlessly! Taking up a pen, the pieces I write can intoxicate people! Putting on a costume, the roles I perform can leave an unforgettable impression on you for a lifetime! So, in fact, I am a gun-wielding superstar!

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