Title: Exploring the Best Historical Fiction Novels of 2019 Introduction: Historical fiction is a fascinating genre that combines elements of real historical events with imaginative narratives. In 2019, several exceptional historical fiction novels were published, capturing the attention and hearts of readers all around the world. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking an engrossing tale set in the past, this article will introduce you to the most notable historical fiction novels of 2019. 1. "The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead: One of the standout historical fiction novels of 2019, "The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead delves into the horrifying realities of a reform school during the Jim Crow era. Based on a true story, the novel explores themes of racism, injustice, and friendship. Whitehead's powerful storytelling and meticulous research make this book a must-read for lovers of historical fiction. 2. "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett: Set in the mid-20th century, "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett revolves around the lives of siblings Danny and Maeve and their complicated relationship with their childhood home, the Dutch House. Through a nuanced exploration of family dynamics, Patchett weaves together the past and present, taking readers on a captivating journey through the years. 3. "The Water Dancer" by Ta-Nehisi Coates: In "The Water Dancer," Ta-Nehisi Coates skillfully blends historical events with elements of magical realism. Set in the era of slavery, the novel introduces Hiram Walker, a young slave with a mysterious power. Coates' elegant prose and thought-provoking storytelling create a compelling narrative that addresses themes of memory, identity, and resilience. 4. "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood: As a highly anticipated sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," Margaret Atwood's "The Testaments" takes readers back to the dystopian world of Gilead. Set fifteen years after the events of the first novel, this gripping tale explores the lives of three women and their fight against an oppressive regime. Atwood's masterful storytelling and social commentary make this book a must-read for fans of her previous work and newcomers alike. Websites for Historical Fiction Recommendations: For avid readers seeking more historical fiction recommendations, several websites can be a great resource. One notable platform is Goodreads, where users can explore user-generated book lists, read recommendations from fellow readers, and engage in discussions. The Historical Novel Society website is also an excellent source for discovering new releases and reviews in the historical fiction genre. Conclusion: The world of historical fiction in 2019 offered readers a diverse range of captivating tales set in various time periods and locations. Whether you prefer stories rooted in true events or those with a touch of magical realism, the novels mentioned above, such as "The Nickel Boys," "The Dutch House," "The Water Dancer," and "The Testaments," are highly recommended. By exploring websites like Goodreads and the Historical Novel Society, readers can discover even more historical fiction novels to satisfy their literary cravings. Happy reading!
In the year A.D., during a routine patrol of the "Zhengwu" space cruiser in the Renma galaxy, it encountered a space-time turbulence and arrived in the Qing Dynasty. Li Zhongju was the only survivor of the warship, but with the warship in his hand and his wit in his heart, he was invincible. In the end, Li Zhongju led China on the path of hegemony. Empress Dowager Cixi glared at the ministers, saying, "As long as Li Zhongju is not dead, don't expect peace for anyone!" The Japanese emperor said to the prime minister, "Mobilize all available forces and deal with Li Zhongju. Otherwise, we will never be able to establish ourselves in East Asia." The Russian czar shuddered and said, "We should surrender to the Chinese. This war cannot be won!" The European powers sighed and said, "Contact China immediately and we are willing to pay for all losses." The President of the United States cautiously said, "The only country we cannot offend in this world is China."
153.33 Million words | 2023-06-03 23:54Update
After being reborn, Kang Yan discovered that some people and things were not as simple as she had thought in her previous life, such as the double demise of her parents, and the trapped souls in her Night Blossom. Woman: Sir, even though I helped you be reborn, haven't we settled our debts? In this lifetime, I just want to take good care of my flowers. Please don't stick to me like this, okay? Man: Well, shouldn't I repay you for saving my life with my body? Woman: Uh, are you sure you want to repay me with your "
164.81 Million words | 2022-02-16 13:01Update
From a small soldier, he achieved extraordinary feats! A modern special forces soldier transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty and became a low-ranking border soldier. Without any external assistance, all he had was the physique of a special forces soldier and a heart burning with military zeal. The dynasty was plagued by corruption, internal strife, external threats, natural disasters, and numerous problems. The Ming Dynasty was like a candle in the wind... But who cares? Since fate brought me to this chaotic era, as a soldier,
168.46 Million words | 2021-10-08 04:33Update
I swear that I am a special forces soldier of the Chinese Army, the most elite warrior of the People's Liberation Army! I will bravely face all hardships and dangers, whether from training or actual combat. No matter what danger I encounter, I will remain calm and courageously defeat the enemy. Regardless of the circumstances, I will always remember my oath. I dare to be an exemplary soldier, never surrendering. If needed, I will sacrifice myself for the country; if necessary, the last bullet will be left for me, the last bullet will be left for me, the last bullet will be left for me. (Note: This paragraph is
274.12 Million words | 2022-01-09 09:24Update
Yao Qingli, dressed as an unwed, single mother, was expelled from her prestigious family. The entire capital city awaited to see her suffer and watched how she would live a miserable life! Unexpectedly, she utilized her medical skills to heal the world with her left hand, while her right hand employed poisonous techniques to overcome her enemies. With her strength, she dominated the capital city! No man dared to marry her due to her loss of chastity? But what's with this group of outstanding men in front of her? They all competed to become the stepfather of her child! At that moment, a powerful war god who held control over the court cornered her against the wall and said, "You have already
310.34 Million words | 2021-06-29 06:37Update
Special forces soldier Lin Yiqing completed his mission and returned to the helicopter. However, he was struck by a ball of lightning and lost consciousness. When he woke up, he found himself in a parallel timeline, in an unfamiliar dynasty called the Qian Dynasty. This dynasty, once prosperous, had now declined and was on the verge of a tumultuous change. It had just made contact with Western industrial civilization and was facing internal and external troubles. In order to realize his dream of a strong nation, Lin Yiqing resolutely led this ancient country forward, and created a glorious era of his own.
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This book, based on the Three Kingdoms, utilizes the concept of parallel universes to narrate the remarkable feat of Liu Bei, who gains extraordinary wisdom ahead of time, in establishing the reign of the Han Dynasty amidst the chaotic end of an era. Reader group: Han Dynasty
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Bai Peiwen, the young master of Baiyuan Tea Plantation, met Zhan Hanyan, a tea picker, by chance and was attracted by her noble and pure temperament. Thus, with Bai Peiwen's efforts, they embarked on a difficult journey of love. After marriage, Bai's mother disapproved of Hanyan, who had once been a dancer, and Hanyan endured humiliation and eventually disappeared during a heavy rainstorm. Later, a ruthless fire destroyed Hanyan's mansion, and Peiwen lost his sight. Ten years later, Hanyan returned to the ruined mansion of Hanyan and reunited with the blind Peiwen and their lovely daughter. She realized that she could never be separated from them anymore... Was she truly Hanyan? The name that had been buried in Peiwen's heart for ten years, could it be revived as Fang Siying? How deep is the courtyard, and can the past covered in dust be forgotten? Will the love and grudges before their eyes be carried away by the wind?
543.14 Million words | 2023-06-05 22:37Update
After transmigrating into another world, Mo Ru Yu was at a loss. She inexplicably lost her virginity and didn't even know the identity of the man. To add to her confusion, she unexpectedly became pregnant with a child of unknown origin and was forcibly married off to the notorious and mysterious Prince Yi. With a decree of marriage, they indulged in nights of revelry. The wanton and unrestrained prince happily took her as his wife. Was she bothered by the adorable baby she brought along? Did it matter to marry someone older and have a younger admirer? Surprisingly, the green-hat prince thoroughly enjoyed his role, showering her and their baby with endless love and affection. 'Prince Yi, if you want to kill me, just do it swiftly.' She felt helpless and on the verge of tears. 'Shh, beloved consort, don't make a fuss.' He doted on her deeply...
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The next generation aircraft carrier Beijing, during a mission, travelled back to the time of the Sino-Japanese War. They captured the Japanese fleet, annihilated the invading Japanese army in Korea, bombed Tokyo, resisted the Eight-Nation Alliance, and occupied Russian territories. The soldiers on board used advanced scientific technology from the future to change the destiny of a nation. Just as the Chinese nation was flourishing, the soldiers on board did not expect that their time travel would
195.60 Million words | 2022-08-10 08:16Update
Being born, I strive for greatness, Even in death, I remain a hero. Thoughts of Xiang Yu still linger, Unwilling to cross the Yangtze River. The Zhao and Song dynasties fear the Jin invaders, Fleeing in haste, abandoning the heartland like worn-out shoes, Discarding millions of people like mere dirt. They may abandon, but I cannot, For my ancestral tomb lies in the heartland. They may leave, but I cannot, For the heartland is my hometown. I, Yue Fei, shall never retreat southward. I will fight in my beloved heartland.
63.51 Million words | 2022-03-12 01:54Update
Thief heavens, you actually made me become the son of Wu Zetian! Bah, I have my own strategy, why fear the Wutang faction! Lying drunk and reckless, singing boldly, I laugh as I watch the beautiful woman in her red sleeves. For a time, so many heroes, all fall into my trap. With my five-horse carriage and luxurious fur coat, all I desire is to plot a drunken scheme in the Zhangtai mansion, wielding my sword and pointing towards the Palace of Penglai from a distance.
239.00 Million words | 2021-07-10 04:13Update
Reborn as Lu Bu, dominating the Three Kingdoms. Dear readers, if you think "Lu Bu" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!
350.73 Million words | 2021-09-12 20:58Update
She, the chief hypnotist of the 21st century, was immensely talented and extraordinary. After crossing over, she was chosen by the present Nine Prince to become his concubine, causing an unprecedented sensation in the imperial capital. He, the Nine Prince of the Shenglian Dynasty, was reclusive and mysterious, disdaining women. People doubted if he had some hidden illness. He toyed with the world as he pleased. [First Encounter and Teasing] "Woman, I command you to come over..." "Go to hell." She lifted her foot, kicked him, and executed the movement flawlessly. The demonic prince dodged her kick, and casually caught her leg in mid-air. The corner of his exquisite eyes lifted in a provocative manner, as he lazily assessed the strange posture of the woman. The arc of his curved lips grew increasingly sinister and alluring. Upon witnessing this, the woman's tone became furious! "Feng Xie, I will
154.18 Million words | 2021-01-05 18:33Update
Li Xiaofeng, the little celestial soldier who enjoyed the temporary arrangements of the Heavenly Court in the South Gate Transmission Room, was cruelly persecuted and transported to Russia in the year. Once a little celestial soldier, now Andrei with a red star on his head and revolutionary red flags hung on both sides, relying on his celestial power to summon winds and rain, he carried the magnificent revolutionary tide and joined Comrade Lenin in causing revolution. What? You say Bolsheviks are atheists? Buddy, your ideas are outdated. I am an immortal being, believing in a god means believing in myself! With the sword of slaying immortals in my right hand and the treasure-gathering basin in my left hand; fighting against the White Army, wiping out the rebels, doing business, and engaging in the economy, I have to handle both sides. Resist the great purge, fight against Stalin's factional struggles. A golden dragon is not a pond fish, I am born with talents and will surely be useful. Even as a humble little celestial soldier, I can become an excellent Soviet cadre in the new era!
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Liu Mang, who accidentally cosplayed as a Golden Saint Cloth from the Aries Constellation, traveled back in time to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Just as Cao Cao was attacking Lu Bu and the city of Xiapi was about to fall, he appeared on the city wall. "Big brother, don't kill me! I'm not one of Cao's subordinates!" he exclaimed. "Hey hey, you got the wrong person. Lu Bu's subordinates are over there, not me!" he shouted. By inadvertently saving Lu Bu, who was bound by Song Xian and Wei Xu, Liu Mang became Lu Bu's son-in-law and inadvertently changed the course of history in the Three Kingdoms. When the twelve sets of aluminum-plated golden Saint Cloths shimmered in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, adorning the bodies of fierce generals like Zhang Liao and Gao Shun. When the Vanguard Corps wielded mechanical repeating crossbows, each soldier equipped with one. When hybrid rice was cultivated in Lu Bu's territory. Liu Mang knew that this was the world belonging to the Lu family that was about to unfold. Traversing between the Three Kingdoms and the modern era, it was a unique Three Kingdoms and a unique life.
509.77 Million words | 2020-08-24 20:42Update
In the year, the vast Yadong Empire was still in turmoil, and the throne of power under the Huanglong Banner was on the verge of collapse. In this year, the Xuantong era was proclaimed, and the Prince Regent assumed power. In this year, the Royal Guards were established, marking the beginning of the most elite army in late Qing China, and the thunderous rain of bullets from the Maxims machine guns astonished the nation. In this year, the Chinese territory was still adorned with autumn leaves and sea holly, as the cavalry from Koulun to Tannu Uriankhai acted as an impenetrable barrier against the expansionist ambitions of Tsarist Russia. In this year, the Qing Dynasty remained the largest country in Asia... But at the same time, in this year, Sun Dapao was still fundraising in San Francisco, Yuan Gongbao was still fishing in Huanshang Village, and Emperor Xuantong had not yet been weaned off. Yet, a rising star with modern ambitions had already stirred up the late Qing political landscape, deploying schemes and conspiracies, aiming to rise rapidly or seize great power? Ye Kai, Aisin-Gioro Liangbi, casually manicured his nails and chuckled silently, "In my opinion... it's still better to hold things in the palm of your hand." (Light Yaoi, Soft Alternate History, Political Intrigue)
481.39 Million words | 2020-10-21 13:03Update
I slept on a dragon couch at night, embraced by Empress He, but not Emperor Han Lingdi, Liu Hong. During the day, I commanded troops, with Lu Bu as my general. Wang Yun sent Diaochan to use a series of tricks against me, but not Dong Zhuo. If you ask who I am, in fact, I am a modern person who traveled through time to become a humble youth in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. In the chaotic era of the Three Kingdoms, why bother coming from a prestigious family? Four generations of high officials mean nothing more than transient clouds! Generational elites are nothing more than weeds! With my limited understanding of the Three Kingdoms, I dare to seize the imperial throne and become an emperor.
343.84 Million words | 2021-11-14 12:48Update
Love, its origin unknown, grows deep as time goes by. Yet I dare not fully indulge in it, fearing it might all be a fleeting dream. I watch idly as flowers bloom and wither in the courtyard, and observe passively as clouds roll and unfold in the sky above.
223.11 Million words | 2020-07-13 00:15Update
The implementation of the household responsibility system in 1981 significantly improved the enthusiasm of farmers for farming and accelerated the pace of rural prosperity. This marked the beginning of what later came to be known as the Golden Era of Agriculture. Liu Xing, carrying decades of rebirth experience, soon arrived in Xiaoshi Village. To his astonishment, he discovered that the butterfly effect triggered by his appearance had quietly changed the social landscape decades later...
483.84 Million words | 2020-10-06 14:15Update
