Historical Fiction: Transport Yourself to the Pages of the Past If you are a lover of history, adventure, and storytelling, then historical fiction is the perfect genre to dive into. By blending real-world events with fictional characters and narratives, historical fiction transports readers to different eras, allowing them to experience the past through the eyes of captivating protagonists. In this article, we will explore some of the most beloved historical fiction novels, outstanding authors in the genre, and recommend some reputable websites to satisfy your cravings for immersive historical tales. 1. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett: Set in 12th-century England, this epic novel follows the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge against a backdrop of political intrigue, societal conflicts, and religious upheaval. Ken Follett's meticulous research and gripping storytelling make this book a must-read for any historical fiction enthusiast. 2. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell: Set during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel chronicles the tempestuous relationship between Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler. Margaret Mitchell's vivid portrayal of the South and its transformation in the face of war has made "Gone with the Wind" a timeless classic. 3. "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón: Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of post-war Barcelona with this spellbinding tale. Carlos Ruiz Zafón intricately weaves together various storylines, centered around a forgotten book and a secret library known as the Cemetery of Forgotten Books. "The Shadow of the Wind" is a masterfully crafted novel that combines elements of historical fiction, mystery, and romance. 4. "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel: Step into the Tudor era with this multiple award-winning novel that brings to life the infamous court of Henry VIII. Hilary Mantel delves into the life of Thomas Cromwell, the king's chief minister, offering a fresh perspective on one of history's most tumultuous periods. "Wolf Hall" is a compelling read, filled with political intrigue and intimate character portrayals. 5. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon: Blending elements of historical fiction, romance, and time travel, "Outlander" takes readers on a thrilling journey through 18th-century Scotland and beyond. Follow the adventures of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse, as she finds herself caught between two worlds and two lovers. Diana Gabaldon's richly detailed storytelling will keep you riveted from start to finish. Notable Authors: In addition to the aforementioned novels, there are several acclaimed authors in the historical fiction genre worth exploring. Some of them include Philippa Gregory, Bernard Cornwell, Sharon Kay Penman, and Colleen McCullough. Each of these authors has contributed immensely to the genre, offering diverse perspectives on different periods in history. Websites for Historical Fiction Enthusiasts: If you're eager to discover more historical fiction books, connect with like-minded readers, or stay updated on the latest releases, the following websites are fantastic resources: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): This popular online community allows users to rate and review books, join reading groups, and find personalized recommendations based on their reading preferences. 2. Historical Novel Society (www.historicalnovelsociety.org): An organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the historical fiction genre, their website offers reviews, articles, author interviews, and a comprehensive list of new releases. 3. BookBub (www.bookbub.com): This website sends personalized ebook deals straight to your inbox, including a wide selection of historical fiction titles at discounted prices. In conclusion, historical fiction offers a captivating blend of history, adventure, and imagination. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a gripping tale set in the past, these recommended novels and resources will help satisfy your cravings for immersive historical storytelling. So grab a book, embark on a journey through time, and let the past come alive through the power of historical fiction.
Special Forces Soldier Lin Feng, during a mission, had an out-of-body experience and inexplicably traveled through time and space, possessing the body of a foolish and tyrannical emperor. He became a new emperor with knowledge, culture, resources, and abilities. In a world of turmoil and competition for supremacy, wars raged on and the beauty of the land enticed. Within the palace, beauties filled every corner, embracing him from left to right. On the battlefield, brilliant generals emerged, but I alone reigned supreme. Recruiting famous generals, seizing beauties, dominating the world, and unifying the land. Custom labels by the author: Return of the Strong, Special Forces, Iron and Blood.
436.69 Million words | 2022-04-06 22:26Update
A great empire has just been born, and a new era is about to begin. Liu Chang once considered whether he should strive for the throne and lead this brand new empire himself, but when he looked around at those like Liu Bang, Empress Lv, Liu Ying, and Liu Heng... well, isn't it better to just live a peaceful life? So, Liu Chang put on the hat of the "shameful time traveler" and embarked on a life of idleness and waiting for death. Also known as "My Foolish Oudoudou", "Isn't this kid actually Xiang Yu's?" and "How can we cure the Han Dynasty with someone like you?" and so on.
435.52 Million words | 2021-07-13 23:29Update
He originally thought that being a bandit in troubled times was a very promising job, but he never expected to become a favorite of the court, the person Yang Guang trusts the most. When he became immensely popular and wanted to pursue his grand ambitions, he was helpless to discover that the world was in chaos, in a complete state of disorder. Xiao Buyi, who started out as a nobody, rose to power, with his iron horse galloping and no one daring to oppose him! - - - - - - The new book "Stealing Fragrance" by Mo Wu, set in the Three Kingdoms era, has already been released on Qidian. There is a link in the description below, with over a million words! Friends are welcome to go and support it!
434.02 Million words | 2022-08-06 23:06Update
The prosperous Tang Dynasty, dominating the East and overlooking the world, possessed a broad mind that embraced all under heaven. It was abundant in resources, connected the world with its transportation networks, and thrived with cultural diversity and ethnic integration. It traded and navigated with neighboring countries and distant nations. With its literary accomplishments and military exploits, it impressed the Eurasian continent. However, the collapse of this great empire plunged our Chinese civilization into a cruel era filled with violence, bloodshed, and turmoil. The subsequent Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period was characterized by chaos, fragmentation, and rampant disorder, where anyone with a gun could become a ruthless warlord. Li Ze, arriving in the late Tang Dynasty, aspired to recapture the splendor of the Tang Dynasty and compose a new song of prosperity.
423.68 Million words | 2021-05-23 11:41Update
The Song Dynasty came to an end without ever reclaiming Yan Yun. Throughout the entire Song Dynasty, they were constantly oppressed by foreign enemies... As the Southern Song Dynasty approached its demise, he vowed to accomplish the great ambitions that had eluded the dynasty for so long.
414.51 Million words | 2023-05-01 08:58Update
Before the Forbidden City, there are nine layers of gates, Countless officials with adorned hats pass through the Southern Gate. Their hats adorned with palace flowers, faces like the morning sky, The Golden Hall echoes their prestigious names far and wide. Riding horses through the ten-li Imperial Street they go, Revered as the top scholar of the Great Ming, high and low. This is a story of a modern person dedicated to studying in the Ming Dynasty, Constantly striving for progress, his achievements will fill two million words undoubtedly. His character is dependable and trustworthy, Join our reader community and chat to your heart's content effortlessly.
412.88 Million words | 2022-04-01 00:36Update
This is the story of a graduate student majoring in Ancient Chinese who has been repeatedly frustrated in his career. He goes back to the middle of the Ming Dynasty and ends up in the body of a young child in a rural village. With a reserved father and a fierce mother, and all kinds of troublesome relatives, the farmhouse is far from peaceful. Fortunately, our protagonist has thousands of years of historical accumulation, with a solid foundation in the Four Books, Five Classics, and the art of essay writing. Moreover, his expertise is well-suited to this era, and he can even perceive fate. Who says it is difficult for a poor family to produce an outstanding child? As the country's strength rises, the government maintains stability; however, there is lax law enforcement and bureaucratic inefficiency. There are a few treacherous officials and occasional pirate attacks, but overall, this is a fertile land where scholars and gentlemen can thrive freely. A legendary rise from a humble background begins here. With this story, I pay tribute to all the classic time-travel novels.
409.01 Million words | 2021-10-19 20:25Update
A financial analyst accidentally travels back to the Ming Dynasty during the Wanli era and becomes the son-in-law of a wealthy merchant. He initially believed that he could live a prosperous life in ancient times, like the protagonists in time-travel novels, with wealth and multiple wives. However, everything changed when he encountered Emperor Wanli... "Your Majesty, regarding the commission for the common people..." "There's no need to worry, I will have the Ministry of Revenue issue it to you." "What the heck! Your Majesty, you previously asked me to empty the treasury and replenish the imperial household, and now the treasury is as empty as a mouse's droppings!" "Well, that's true. In that case, the treasury shall be entrusted to you." "Your Majesty, may I say something?" "You may." "Damn it!"
395.92 Million words | 2021-03-01 00:48Update
"Joy of Life" is a novel written by Mao Ni, and was first released on the Qidian Chinese website. The story gradually depicts the ups and downs of the Kingdom of Qing over several decades through the growth journey of a young man named Fan Xian. Throughout the course of several decades, we witness the rise and fall, as well as the changing of prominent figures across three generations. Two main storylines, Fan Xian's growth and Ye Qingmei's life, run through the entire novel, one in the light and the other in the dark, encompassing the storms and vicissitudes of the Kingdom of Qing over several decades.
395.88 Million words | 2022-11-25 09:22Update
Emperor Wu Riyue, the Empress of Domination, Shangguan Wan'er, weighs the world, Li Guo'er, as enchanting as a flower, The Five Xingzi compete and conspire, Princess Taiping finds it difficult to bring peace, Li Sanlang of the Li family is truly outstanding, Di Renjie, Zhang Yizhi, Feng Xiaobao... Talented scholars, beautiful women, butchers of dogs! Red Sleeve Recruitment, wandering heroes, traversing under the Tang Dynasty sky, Intoxicatedly resting on the pillow of the landscape, laughing and looking at the universe!
394.94 Million words | 2021-11-02 23:47Update
In the ninth year of the Yongle reign, a prosperous era descended upon the land, and the people were filled with pride. People from all corners of the world flocked to pay tribute to the nation. In such a moment, I ask, who wouldn't dream of becoming an important official!
394.49 Million words | 2022-08-21 11:45Update
Reborn in the Spring and Autumn period, I became a lowly offspring of a noble family, banished to the stables to accompany horses and cattle. Little did I know that from there, I would lay the foundation of my empire and divide the Jin Dynasty into three factions. Too low-level, I'd rather play as the Zhao clan, replacing the Jin Dynasty instead! I ride west on a cow, with Confucius full of youthful spirits. Wu and Yue contend with each other, beautiful women distressed and parting. By the banks of the Wei River, a woman in a long dress recites the poem "Cattail and Dew" with passion. With a long sword in my right hand, poetry and books in my left, I unify the world with different ways of thinking. Stepping into the twilight of the fading sun, can I question the importance of the tripod? This is my Huaxia, my "Spring and Autumn" - I am the king! PS: This book has already...
392.63 Million words | 2021-03-19 09:21Update
We have inherited the legacy of our ancestors, which has brought brilliance to China for thousands of years. We are so content and serene, never considering a return to the era when we struggled in the face of difficulties. To repay our suffering ancestors and discover the true meaning of homeland within, is the story that this book aims to tell.
382.56 Million words | 2021-05-11 22:17Update
Reorganizing the vassals, relocating the capital, conquering the Mongols five times, venturing into the South Seas seven times, I am everywhere, yet no one knows my presence. Taking the world into my hands, clad in a brocade robe, I move stealthily in the night. Low-key! Low-key is the royal way. The twists and turns of a lineage, the continuation of a passive destiny, have led to his rise and counterattack. Seemingly without agency, he has turned the tides of his own life, creating a new situation for the entire environment. The fierce struggle for the throne, the meticulous reform to reduce the vassals' power, the glorious moment of the Yongle Encyclopedia, the manipulation of relocating the capital and controlling the world, internal peace and external defense, all the shining moments cannot erase his shadow or conceal his footsteps. The early Ming Dynasty was a time of constant turmoil. In this tumultuous era, a nobody from the modern world, how could he overturn the heavens and earth, and leave his own quiet brilliance amidst such chaos?!
382.09 Million words | 2020-10-27 07:37Update
In the 14th year of the Xiantong era in the great Tang Dynasty, in the year of AD. The 17th Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Yizong, passed away, and the empire in the setting sun welcomed the 12-year-old 18th Emperor, Emperor Xizong Li Xuan. It was only a few months before private salt merchant Wang Xianzhi led ten divisions to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and another private salt merchant, Huang Chao, who loved singing chrysanthemums, had long held grievances against the Tang Dynasty. At this time, Prince Jin Li Ke used was still a small frontier officer, and the Thirteen Guardians had yet to make a name for themselves. Emperor Zhu Wen of Later Liang was feeding pigs at a landlord's house, Prince Wang Jian of Shu was killing donkeys, Xu Wen of Southern Tang was smuggling salt, King Qian Liu of Wuyue was a hired thug for salt smugglers, Prince Ma Yin of Chu was a carpenter, and Prince Gao Jixing of Nanping, a notorious gambler, was working as a house servant for a merchant family. The three Wang brothers, rulers of the Min Kingdom, were still low-level clerks in the county office, Prince Muzhi Li Maozhen was a low-ranking soldier in the Chengde Army, and King Yang Xingmi of Wu was a bandit hiding in Luzhou. At this time, the Khitan people, who would later oppress the Han people for hundreds of years, were still grazing on the grasslands. The future Dali Kingdom, which would eventually become a separatist in the southwest, had not yet been established, and the Western Xia Xiangxiang people, who would dominate the northwest in the future, were still loyal to the Li Tang Dynasty. It was at this moment that Li Jing accidentally stumbled into this waning empire of the Tang Dynasty. Group ID: [群号]
374.89 Million words | 2022-08-26 21:42Update
Historical version: When the Ming Dynasty lost its deer, the whole world pursued it. Modern version: At the end of the Ming Dynasty, famine and foreign invasions plagued the land. Let's witness how Luozhi Xue, with his wisdom, brings an end to this chaotic era and leads our people to stand at the pinnacle of the world, forging a prosperous era for our nation. Luozhi Xue's version: I want to be the emperor!
373.87 Million words | 2020-07-29 14:06Update
Austria's Road to Revival, the Struggle of the Habsburg Family! Neither holy, nor Roman, but the Holy Roman Empire revived! !!! The completed book "The Road to Mediterranean Hegemony" is now available for those who are looking for new books to read! Welcome to join the New Moon Book Club, group chat number: [群聊号码].
372.36 Million words | 2021-01-07 08:50Update
The forensic doctor reveals the truth, holding the authority of justice. He solves cases and hunts down criminals, discerning the truth from the lies. With his hand, he supports the 400 provinces and oversees vast territories. He sails across the seas for ten thousand miles... His eyes are sharp as lightning, penetrating the depths of hell. His sword shines brightly, eradicating all evil spirits! -------------------- A new book by Mao Tiao is released, encompassing youth and campus life, as well as the world of officials and businessmen. A butterfly of destiny: "The School Beauty Is Reborn to Love Me." Qi Ran, as ordinary as a stone on the roadside, is suddenly noticed by the school beauty and the daughter of the city mayor... Holding hands, they cross the divide of ordinary life. Life unfolds in an exciting and colorful manner, step by step.
370.76 Million words | 2022-02-10 04:33Update
"If you were a ruler, you would definitely be a foolish one," she whispered in his ear. He chuckled, "If I were for you, I'd gladly be a foolish ruler." In truth, he did so much more for her. He was the powerful King of Nanling, known for his elegance and humility. Though the world saw him as a gentleman of integrity, the people of Nanling knew that for the sake of the little divine physician, Liu Yusheng, he could become utterly mad. Betrayed by his closest kin, he found himself traversing into an ancient farming clan. With the love and care of his family and the adoration of the villagers, Liu Yusheng brought with her a lifetime of blessings. Using her spatial spiritual spring to heal the sick and save lives with a golden needle, she only wanted to live peacefully in her secluded paradise. However, the person she once saved from death couldn't help but be infatuated with her from a young age. He always asked, "Sheng Sheng, when will you marry me?" He said, "Bestow upon me the flute, and I shall give you my kingdom." (This is a story of protection, indulgence, healing, and no abuse throughout. Enter at your own discretion.)
366.64 Million words | 2021-03-26 06:53Update
The author, Yue Guan, tells a story about Zheng Shaopeng, a kind-hearted man who mistakenly goes back to the period of Ming Dynasty's Zhengde era. It was a vibrant time, filled with conflicts between the Eastern Factory, Western Factory, Inner University, Outer Court, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard. This is a story about the celestial patrol who eliminates corrupt officials, suppressing Japanese pirates, expelling the Tatars, eradicating the rebellious tribes, and engaging in major battles against the Portuguese. It also involves the lifting of the maritime ban and the migration to Siberia.
364.94 Million words | 2021-06-22 20:03Update
Close your eyes, open them again, the ever-changing world, crossing a thousand years, I have arrived in the fourth year of the Zhenguan era. People always have to live, and Suning is no exception. Therefore, I can only exert all my efforts and conquer the Zhenguan era! The things needed are not many. With a divine machine that allows me to know everything in the world, a three-inch tongue that allows me to navigate the temple, a heart as tough as iron and stone that allows me to travel thousands of miles, and an extremely thick skin that allows me to disregard the vast history!
361.24 Million words | 2021-12-04 05:26Update
