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Historical Crime Fiction: Uncovering Intrigue and Mystery from the Past

If you are a fan of riveting stories set in the past and enjoy the thrill of solving mysteries, then historical crime fiction is the perfect genre for you. Delving into the depths of history, these novels combine the allure of a bygone era with the excitement of suspenseful crime plots. In this article, we will explore some of the best historical crime fiction books, renowned authors, and recommended websites that will immerse you in this captivating genre.

One of the most acclaimed authors in historical crime fiction is none other than Phillipa Gregory. Known for her richly researched novels set in the Tudor period, Gregory's works combine historical accuracy with thrilling crime stories. "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a must-read for fans of this genre, as it follows the tale of two sisters vying for the affection of King Henry VIII.

Another renowned author in this genre is Ariana Franklin, whose series featuring the intrepid female anatomist Adelia Aguilar has captivated readers. Beginning with "Mistress of the Art of Death," these novels take place in medieval England, weaving together murder mysteries and the intricacies of forensic science.

For those interested in Victorian-era crime fiction, Anne Perry's novels set in the late 19th century are a must-read. Her William Monk series, starting with "The Face of a Stranger," follows a brilliant detective as he unravels complex murder cases amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing society.

If you're looking for a website dedicated to historical crime fiction, "HistoricalCrimeDetective.com" is an excellent resource. Featuring book reviews, author interviews, and recommended reading lists, this site will keep you up-to-date with the latest releases and hidden gems in the genre.

For fans of historical crime fiction who prefer a more interactive experience, "Casebook: Jack the Ripper" is an immersive website that provides comprehensive information about the infamous serial killer. Explore the historical facts, examine suspects, and even try your hand at solving the mysterious case that continues to fascinate people to this day.

In conclusion, historical crime fiction offers an enthralling blend of history, mystery, and suspense. From the intrigue of the Tudor court to the gaslit streets of Victorian London, there is a wealth of captivating novels waiting to be discovered. Whether you prefer the meticulous research of Phillipa Gregory, the forensic investigations of Ariana Franklin, or the atmospheric mysteries of Anne Perry, there is something for every fan of this genre. So, grab a cup of tea, settle into your favorite reading chair, and lose yourself in the rich tapestry of historical crime fiction.
Mu Tang Fiction
Mu Tang

When a modern person goes back to the early years of the Tang Dynasty, he would engage in farming, raising horses, and

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Han Dynasty's decline and fall Fiction
Han Dynasty's decline and fall

Tired of the funny scenes with shaking bodies and people coming from all directions! Why not savor the exquisite and beautiful storytelling? There are passionate dreams of Three Kingdoms heroes, as well as the gallant and courageous style of chivalrous young men! The unpredictable situation at the end of the Han Dynasty, the magnificent warlords' wars; the grandeur of intellect ruling the world! A genuine reflection of people's hardships and suffering. This is what he wants to present, different from the ordinary struggle for dominance!

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God Sovereign Song Ruilong. Fiction
God Sovereign Song Ruilong.

Detective Di Gong became a legend, and Song Ruilong emerged in later generations! A talented student from the Armed Police Academy, a studious genius with a lifelong dream of martial arts, he happened to travel back in time to the body of a county magistrate in the Song Dynasty. Since then, he applied the cutting-edge crime-solving techniques he learned in the academy to solve cases in ancient times. Oh heavenly skies, grant me another chance to travel through time!

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The Grand Plan of the Late Jin Dynasty Fiction
The Grand Plan of the Late Jin Dynasty

In the late years of the Western Jin Dynasty, turmoil reigned supreme. The divine land sank into chaos, as various northern tribes bared their fangs, brandished their claws, and scrambled to devour the Central Plains. They captured and killed countless innocent people. The sound of wailing flutes and barbaric horns lingered, while the hooves of warhorses filled the air with smoke. It was during this time that a young man from another time and space emerged, his passion and determination transformed into a mighty sword. He stood against the northern invaders, ceaselessly fighting. In the midst of the Five Barbarians, amidst the sorrow of a chaotic era, through a hundred battles in the yellow sand, he sought to restore peace to the land...

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Young Official in the Tang Dynasty Fiction
Young Official in the Tang Dynasty

Wu Zetian ascended to the throne. In the ancient city of Luoyang a thousand years ago, the vibrant peonies bloomed in bright red, and the morning sun rose, shedding countless rays of light. Beneath the prosperity, concealed were the bloody battles that unfolded time and time again. Qin Shaoyou arrived, and then he smiled: "Give me a vegetable knife, and I can conquer the world."

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Armor of War: Three Kingdoms Fiction
Armor of War: Three Kingdoms

Give me a girl, and I cannot create a nation; give me a piece of wood, and I can instantly make a repeating crossbow. With the armor and weapon system in my hands, I have the three kingdoms under my control! What does the Wolf Cavalry of Bingzhou matter? Just watch how my three thousand aluminum helmets and armor lead the charge and conquer the world! What about the vanguard of Hebei? Just see how my Furious Edge Camp wields steel spring repeating crossbows to sweep across the Nine Provinces! What about the navy of Jiangdong? Just witness how my Yan vehicle and ship

208.08 Million words | 2023-05-31 00:39Update

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God-level figure Fiction
God-level figure

"I came into this world to become someone great! A god-tier figure to be admired by all for eternity!" Surrounded by a group of loli and beautiful women, the indulgent and arrogant Xie Niancheng declared. Let's witness how a wayward youth rises in this chaotic world!

540.00 Million words | 2021-10-17 10:44Update

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The Storm Wolf Commando Against Japan Fiction
The Storm Wolf Commando Against Japan

Gao Dong, the commander of the mysterious Tianlang Special Forces in China, crossed over to the battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War with two subordinates during a secret operation. Smoke filled the land of China as the Japanese invaders went mad like beasts. The nation was in danger, the nation was in peril, and 400 million compatriots were in peril. In this era of iron and blood, tears and fire, Gao Dong reorganized the Tianlang Assault Team. He recruited soldiers, trained a state-of-the-art special forces unit, killed the Japanese devils, annihilated the puppet troops, and beheaded the Japanese generals. However, during the battle, Gao Dong discovered that his time travel to this era was not a coincidence. An equally well-equipped Japanese soldier appeared in this era as well. What kind of conspiracy lies behind this? Let's see how Gao Dong leads his special forces to reverse the war. We have created a new reader group, so let's all come in and chat. With the spirit of China in our souls and the heroism in our death, the blood of us Chinese men, starting from me, Gao Dong, has begun to boil on this battlefield!

132.77 Million words | 2023-07-03 09:56Update

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Rebuilding the Prosperous Tang Dynasty of Life Fiction
Rebuilding the Prosperous Tang Dynasty of Life

They say there are five types of people that Tang Chuan shouldn't be: one being the Crown Prince. If you don't understand, just read Li Chen's story. As soon as he transmigrated, he almost got killed. Then he was about to be thrown into a cesspit. Just when he thought he had escaped, he was going to be buried alive. Why does the dog emperor keep chasing after me? Even when I fled to the temple, I was still pursued. On the escape route, I even ended up with four tag-alongs. How am I going to live like this? It's okay, I'm not afraid. I swear to speak with an influential Tang dynasty. All under heaven shall be the land of Tang, and all the coasts of the world shall be inhabited

18.30 Million words | 2021-11-14 03:07Update

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The country is so proud and majestic. Fiction
The country is so proud and majestic.

A time-space accident caused the protagonist to travel through, assuming the new identity of Zhao Kuo, who was known for his empty talk on paper for thousands of years. Don't doubt it, this is a fantasy novel, a work of imagination. However, I hope it can bring a different kind of fantasy feeling to everyone. Let's assume for a moment, if you became the hedonistic Zhao Kuo, what would you do? The first thing our protagonist did was to take advantage of Princess Zhao Ni, setting the stage for an exciting story. In the turbulent era of the Warring States, with various heroes rising, how would the new Zhao Kuo, a scion of a noble family, create his magnificent legend? If you have any opinions about the book, feel free to express them in the author's circle. I will be there to respond regularly. Circle address: http://q.k.com/t/.html.

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Wei Dynasty Rises, Shu Prevails in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
Wei Dynasty Rises, Shu Prevails in the Three Kingdoms

Based on the Three Kingdoms' heroes, the imagination of coffee is unleashed. Thus, a humble warrior unexpectedly travels back in time to the household of Dian Wei during the late Han Dynasty, beginning his career of conquest. Playing with tactics, recruiting powerful allies, mocking the northern tribes, suppressing the Yellow Turbans, and taking control of the Sichuan and Shu regions. With his dominant posture, he establishes a base in Sichuan, continuously expanding his influence, and eventually replaces the triumphant Cao Wei of the Three Kingdoms era, achieving the dominance of Shu Han. This is a world where cheating is even more prevalent than cheating, deviating from history but still showing some regard for it. It is a world with endless possibilities, allowing you to witness the

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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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My backyard is the Tang Dynasty. Fiction
My backyard is the Tang Dynasty.

After opening the ancient well in his backyard, Li Yin's life changed forever... The Sixth Prince Li Yin? The 21st-century otaku Li Yin? With the ability to freely travel between two worlds, what kind of life should he choose!?

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Marrying a Primitive Man Fiction
Marrying a Primitive Man

She admits that she is a woman without any dreams, her top three favorites are: first, vacation; second, television; third, instant noodles. She wants vacation when she is working, and even during vacation, she still wants more vacation. However, just because she is not ambitious, it doesn't mean she should be thrown into a place where it's desolate and idle, where all there is are trees and firewood, and besides her, a two-legged person, everyone else either has four legs or can fly without using their legs. She used to long for vacation every day, but now, all she longs for is a bowl, a bowl of instant noodles.

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Chaotic Ming Fiction
Chaotic Ming

New book released, titled "Eight Thousand Miles", book number: , mainly tells the story of the challenging industrialization in late Qing Dynasty. Your support is highly appreciated!

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The Road to Mediterranean Dominance Fiction
The Road to Mediterranean Dominance

A history of the rise of the Bulgarian Empire, a story of struggle in a small Balkan nation! The protagonist travels back in time to Ferdinand I, guiding Bulgaria on its path to prominence. A logically deduced narrative, not brainless! A must-read for history enthusiasts and foreign history lovers alike!

324.37 Million words | 2020-08-01 16:57Update

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Invincible Demolition Worker Fiction
Invincible Demolition Worker

Notice: In light of the strong protests from the Asian people regarding the severe air pollution caused by Yasukuni Shrine, in order to safeguard the physical health of the people in the Asia-Pacific region, the Demolition Office of the Tang Dynasty Empire stationed in Japan has decided to carry out the demolition of the illegally constructed Yasukuni Shrine and construct a large-scale public sanitation facility in its place to alleviate air pollution, address the issue of land scarcity caused by the surging population in Tokyo, and improve personal hygiene for the local residents. From the date of issuance of this notice, all relevant individuals are required to bring their ownership certificates to the Demolition Office of the Tang Dynasty Empire within three days to complete the necessary procedures for demolition compensation agreements. Failure to complete the relevant procedures within three days will result in the initiation of legal proceedings for forced demolition by the Tang Dynasty Empire. The Tang Dynasty Empire stationed in Japan will collaborate with the city management personnel from the Demolition Office for the execution of the forced demolition. We urge all relevant countries, such as the Angle Tower, to refrain from challenging the bottom line of the Tang Dynasty Empire. Otherwise, they shall bear the consequences themselves. This notice is hereby issued. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Demolition Office of the Tang Dynasty Empire stationed in Japan

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Tiger and Leopard Cavalry Fiction
Tiger and Leopard Cavalry

【Official Version】Heroes are like the wind, beauties like clouds. Strategists devise plans, wise men discuss widely. Governance and martial arts, dragons soar and tigers roar. Ten thousand cavalry leaving all in their dust, seizing the world in a single moment! Let us behold the strongest special forces unit in history. 【Classic Version】A special forces soldier travels back in time and becomes a lowly horseman with a mysterious background. Struggling to survive in a tight spot, he gathers powerful generals and talented strategists, forging the strongest special forces unit in history. He fights against warlords, conquers the world, infuriating Cao Cao to the point of spitting blood, leaving Liu Bei in despair, and scattering the soul of Sun Quan. Growing into a heroic figure amidst political schemes and fiery battles.

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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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Bandit camp Fiction
Bandit camp

He traveled through time but lost his memories; He was a hero, yet he cherished love for his children; Wearing uniforms of the Nationalist Army, eating food from the Eighth Route Army, he had only one purpose: to beat the hell out of the little Japanese! His name was Ye Tufei, a bandit leader who had no recollection of his past. With his bandit camp, he created a legendary tale of iron and blood during the resistance against the Japanese invasion!

87.36 Million words | 2020-11-23 16:22Update

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