If you're an avid reader who loves historical fiction, you might be looking for a literary agent to help you navigate the publishing world and get your manuscript noticed. In this article, we will explore the role of a literary agent in the context of historical fiction and provide recommendations for both popular historical fiction novels and reputable literary agencies that specialize in this genre. Historical fiction is a captivating genre that allows readers to delve into different time periods, explore the intricacies of historical events, and experience the lives of compelling characters. To bring these stories to life and give them the best chance of reaching a wide audience, it is often beneficial to seek representation from a literary agent. A literary agent serves as the bridge between authors and publishers, leveraging their industry expertise and connections to secure book deals and negotiate favorable terms on behalf of their clients. They act as the author's advocate, working tirelessly to find the right publishing houses and editors who are interested in representing and promoting historical fiction works. When it comes to historical fiction, there are some exceptional novels that have captivated readers worldwide. One highly recommended historical fiction novel is "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. Set in 12th-century England, this epic tale weaves together the lives of the characters against the backdrop of the construction of a magnificent cathedral. Ken Follett is a renowned author in the historical fiction genre, and his works have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Another notable historical fiction novel is "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. Set during World War II, this Pulitzer Prize-winning book tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths eventually cross. Anthony Doerr's mesmerizing prose and meticulous attention to historical details make this novel a must-read for any historical fiction enthusiast. If you're in search of a literary agent who specializes in historical fiction, there are several reputable agencies to consider. One such agency is Folio Literary Management. Known for their expertise in various genres, including historical fiction, Folio represents both established and emerging authors. They are committed to helping authors navigate the publishing landscape and have a track record of securing book deals for their clients. Another renowned literary agency that represents historical fiction authors is Trident Media Group. With a team of experienced agents, Trident Media Group has successfully negotiated contracts for numerous bestselling historical fiction novels. They value creativity, innovation, and storytelling, making them an excellent choice for authors looking to make their mark in the historical fiction genre. When searching for a literary agent, it's essential to research the agencies thoroughly and tailor your submissions to those that align with your writing style and genre. Remember to follow submission guidelines, present a polished manuscript, and be prepared for potential rejections along the way. The road to securing representation can be challenging, but with perseverance and the right agent by your side, your historical fiction novel may find its way into the hands of eager readers. In conclusion, historical fiction offers readers a glimpse into the past and allows them to experience captivating stories in different time periods. A literary agent specializing in historical fiction can be an invaluable asset in navigating the publishing world and getting your manuscript the attention it deserves. Consider reading popular works like "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett and "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr for inspiration. Additionally, research reputable literary agencies such as Folio Literary Management and Trident Media Group that have a strong track record in representing historical fiction authors. With dedication, persistence, and the right representation, your historical fiction novel may find its way onto bookshelves worldwide.
There has always been a Titanic complex, being reborn in the body of a fortunate sailor who survived the tragedy of the sinking of the Titanic. After experiencing the disaster, Sutu Nan came to America, feeling lost ahead...
223.02 Million words | 2020-08-26 14:10Update
A special soldier travels back to the end of the Qin Dynasty, raises the banner of rebellion, becomes brothers with Xiang Yu, marries a beautiful woman, breaks through the Ten-Faced Ambush at Gaixia, and rewrites the history of the Chu-Han contention! 【Fans of Huayan】: Support Huayan! Support "The Azure Wolf of Chu-Han"! Also, I recommend a good book, "Heart's Temptation: Imprisoned Wife of the Wealthy Family". It's a classic in women's literature, different from masochistic stories, it will let you experience a kind of youthful beauty.
56.78 Million words | 2022-06-24 08:29Update
Having traveled through time, Dong Yi became Dong Zhuo's son. As soon as the warlords mobilized their armies, Dong Yi naturally wouldn't sit back and wait for death! I sincerely ask my friends for your support!
133.10 Million words | 2023-04-05 02:21Update
The New Year's Greeting War "Crossing" Epic of the Special Warfare Red Eagle is Here! Captain Xu Hongying, of the "Red Eagle" Special Warfare Battalion, was framed and sacrificed by his best brother and comrade-in-arms, Zheng Haonan, also known as "Bald Eagle", during an anti-terrorism mission. Unexpectedly, his lingering grievance crossed over to an era of fierce war and resolute resistance! With his modern specialized strategic tactics, he led the reorganized "Red Eagle" Special Warfare Team to engage in a series of life-and-death battles against the people of the island nation, performing an immortal legend of a soldier's spirit in the fiery years of the resistance! ...... [Recommended by Wang Banxian's editing team] Don't forget to recommend "Crossing Special Warfare Red Eagle" to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo if you think it's good! Latest chapters of Crossing Special Warfare Red Eagle, Crossing Special Warfare Red Eagle, full text reading of Crossing Special Warfare Red Eagle.
228.89 Million words | 2023-05-04 03:37Update
Li Long, who attended a military academy at the National University of Defense Technology, is a reconnaissance soldier. During an exercise in Changsha, Hunan Province, he unfortunately got killed by a live round. By some twist of fate, he was transported to the late Ming Dynasty, during the reign of the last emperor, Chongzhen. It was a chaotic time with banditry, peasant uprisings, and invasions from the Qing army. After his transmigration, Li Long found that his team's equipment, including a solar-powered laptop and an automatic rifle, had also come along. Wearing a steel helmet and camouflage uniform, what kind of encounters would he face in this era of advanced firearms? Can the Ming Expeditionary Force truly embark on expeditions to Europe and America?
385.71 Million words | 2022-10-07 08:02Update
This is a continuation of the TV drama "Spicy Female Soldiers".
487.27 Million words | 2023-02-02 03:13Update
Chiang Kai-shek is a crucial figure in modern Chinese history who profoundly influenced the course of China's recent history. The assessment of his achievements and faults has been subject to diverse views, and both Chinese and foreign historians have been enthusiastic about studying and exploring his life, personality, and thoughts. Written by renowned American biographer and historian Brian Crozier, 'The Biography of Chiang Kai-shek' offers an objective, cautious, and keen examination of Chiang Kai-shek's eventful life, transcending ideological differences between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Since its publication in the West, it has generated significant resonance and is hailed as the first authoritative biography that truly respects history and the person involved.
87.47 Million words | 2022-08-06 04:48Update
The military adviser of the Nine Tripods is revered even more than the emperor, possessing unparalleled loyalty and virtue. Outwardly, he dares to draw his sword against the vassals; inwardly, he is willing to take on the responsibilities of a servant. His unrestrained demeanor attracts both attention and admiration, causing people to willingly follow him. With a penchant for killing, his loved ones find joy while his enemies endure pain, resulting in divergent opinions from the world. He remarks, "Worldly matters hold no benefit for me; I only yearn for the company of a beautiful woman by the clear waters." If you, dear readers, find "The Military Adviser of the Nine Tripods" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
107.68 Million words | 2020-09-28 02:43Update
Li Zongwu said, Liu Bei is generous, Cao Cao is cunning, Sun Quan is both generous and cunning. Faced with this uncle who is both generous and cunning, as the only son of Sun Ce, Sun Shao feels immense pressure. He endures and hides his clumsiness, but countless concerns prevent him from minding his own business. His vision surpasses the era, making it impossible for him to conceal his brilliance. Without strength, there is no dignity. Faced with the relentless pursuit of the generous and cunning uncle, Sun Shao slams the table and vows to fight him to the end. The east wind blows, war drums sound, who is afraid of the generous
205.71 Million words | 2022-06-11 16:20Update
The captain of the Special Forces arrived in 1917 and personally created the Special Forces, waving the Reaper's scythe to destroy all the Japanese military's strengths, causing the invaders' corpses to pile up like mountains and fertilize the fertile land of China, becoming a permanent nightmare for the Japanese military. Wherever the Dragon Soul went, rivers of blood flowed and the land of China trembled in fear. Blood dried up, tears ran dry, national hatred, family feuds, and the disgrace of the country, who will bring peace, killing the Japanese aggressors, putting an end to the blood shame, the loyal souls will endure for eternity... The wrath of the Divine Dragon showcases the might of Huaxia - Dragon Soul Special Operations Team. Please move to the new book~ "Crazy Martial City"
304.63 Million words | 2022-10-23 15:55Update
"Northward" is a long novel written by the renowned author Xu Zechen after four years of dedicated work. The book is vast in scope, profound in its depiction, and intertwines the historical and contemporary narratives to tell a century-long "secret history" among several families over the Grand Canal. One of the main characters, Xie Pingyao, acts as an interpreter accompanying little Marco Polo on his visit. Xie Pingyao gathers various grassroots individuals from Chinese society, such as the porter Shao Changlai, the ship captain Xia family, and the righteous fist fighters Sun brothers, to travel along the Grand Canal from Hangzhou to Wuxi, heading northward. This journey serves as both an academic expedition and a reflection on the intellectual identity and destiny, while also exploring their roots. When they finally reach the northernmost end of the canal in Tongzhou, little Marco Polo tragically passes away. Simultaneously, the Qing government orders the cessation of canal transport, marking the beginning of the canal's substantial decline...
264.47 Million words | 2022-12-02 03:08Update
Ajio has a dull personality and despises men. Since childhood, her only goal has been to marry her beloved. Anyone who dares to stand in her way will be chopped... But later on, her beloved falls in love with someone else. Will she chop him as well? The story is not tragic, with trivial family matters in the beginning and melodramatic twists later on. Various scumbags are exposed and even the emperor can be chopped. The male lead undergoes character development, while the female lead has a violent temper and frequently resorts to chopping people!
486.18 Million words | 2020-09-07 10:19Update
The mighty warriors of the Infinite Clan descended upon a parallel dimension, striking fear into the hearts of their enemies even without their powers. Join the army and become a fearless warrior defending our homeland! Mozi Qi, with his gun in hand, wrote a legendary chapter in the modern military history of China. The hot blood of men flows freely, and the tenderness of ironclad souls reveals itself after lights out. The Chinese Reaper Society will make sure that anyone with ill intentions towards China knows that those who dare to provoke us will be crushed, no matter how far. Eliminating internal threats, repelling strong enemies, with a gun in hand, the reaper comes to this world.
113.16 Million words | 2022-05-20 19:21Update
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.
200.53 Million words | 2021-01-10 06:45Update
Liu Kun found a rusty bronze mirror in his ancestral house, only to discover that it could unexpectedly connect him to the end of the Han Dynasty. With the support of reality, what kind of waves will Liu Kun create in the waning years of the Han Dynasty? And what is the true origin of this bronze mirror? Does it have other abilities? Please read "The Solitary and Isolated Path of the Three Kingdoms" to find out.
14.56 Million words | 2022-08-27 22:03Update
This is the best of times, it is the worst of times. Some people live in the carefree Qinhuai River, where music and laughter abound, and the fragrance of red sleeves beckons from ten miles away. Some people live in a world of war and turmoil, where enemy troops knock on the gates at night, and the battlefield is filled with the howling wind and snow, and lives are intertwined in the tatters of war. Su Mu arrived, saw, and experienced it all. Thus, he thought, perhaps he could do something, leaving behind a mark, whether it be good or bad. Regardless of the chaos around, I alone lay drunkenly on the mountains and rivers. Readers, welcome to join us~
577.18 Million words | 2021-06-22 02:30Update
Chen Xu, who traveled back to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, was merely an ordinary civilian. In this era filled with influential families, he only wanted to provide a better life for his own family. However, fate had other plans. Oppressed beyond measure, Chen Xu eventually joined the doomed Yellow Turban Rebellion, creating a new chapter in history. Through trials of blood and fire, he transformed from a compassionate individual to a ruthless hero, a military god who conquered all. Book enthusiasts group:
499.25 Million words | 2020-08-22 10:15Update
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137.64 Million words | 2023-06-14 15:26Update
Reborn, she, who graduated with a major in architecture in her past life, may not become a legitimate noble woman, but in this ancient era with only shabby thatched houses, she should still be considered half a technical genius. Wherever she goes, she can display her skills. Who would have expected that in the Great Rong Dynasty, everyone relies on the I Ching for divination, predicting fortunes before leaving the house, and casting a hexagram upon entering. Her father is the grand national teacher who directly controls the fate of the dynasty. Compared to her amazingly talented younger sisters, she is even more useless than a waste. Who cares if she can build tall buildings? Just as she was about to become a freeloader at home, she suddenly heard, "Two hundred taels of silver, who will build a magnificent mansion with me?" This is what they call, gold never rusts.
128.62 Million words | 2022-10-27 10:35Update
When Li Xi crossed over, Yang Yuhuan was fifteen years old. It was spring in the 21st year of the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty. In Jinyuan County of Shuzhou, Jiannan Road, Yang Huahua, later known as Lady Guo, and Yang Guozhong, who would later hold over twenty positions of power and become a notorious eunuch, were currently residing here. However, at present, one was a widow named Yang in a precarious situation, while the other was Yang Zhao, struggling and destitute on the streets. Well, that's it. Although the plot is a bit clichéd, this story should be quite fascinating.
407.66 Million words | 2021-02-24 14:19Update
