2022 historical fiction books

2022 Historical Fiction Books: A Journey Through the Past

Are you a history enthusiast looking for the best historical fiction books to immerse yourself in the past? Look no further! In this article, we will explore some of the most anticipated historical fiction releases of 2022. From ancient civilizations to world wars, these books will transport you to different eras and offer captivating stories that blend imagination with historical accuracy.

1. "The Gilded Hour" by Sara Donati:
Step into 1883 New York City with Sara Donati's "The Gilded Hour." Set against the backdrop of the Gilded Age, this novel chronicles the lives of two female doctors who work tirelessly to overcome societal expectations and fight for women's rights. With meticulously researched details and rich character development, Donati weaves a compelling tale of love, ambition, and the challenges faced by women in the medical profession.

2. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah:
Kristin Hannah, the acclaimed author of "The Nightingale," returns with "The Four Winds." Set during the Great Depression, this novel follows protagonist Elsa Martinelli as she leaves her drought-ridden Texas farm in search of a better life in California. Hannah's evocative storytelling shines a light on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction.

3. "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" by Dawnie Walton:
For those intrigued by the music scene of the 1970s, "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" by Dawnie Walton offers a unique perspective. Blending fact and fiction, this novel tells the story of a rock duo, Opal and Nev, and their rise to fame. Through interviews, articles, and diary entries, Walton crafts an immersive narrative that explores themes of race, identity, and the role of music in society.

4. "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn:
If you have an interest in World War II history, "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn should be on your reading list. Set at Bletchley Park, Britain's top-secret code-breaking establishment, the book delves into the lives of three female codebreakers working to crack Germany's Enigma code. With meticulous attention to historical detail and vibrant characters, Quinn delivers a gripping tale of friendship, courage, and espionage.

For more historical fiction recommendations, websites like Goodreads and BookBub can provide an extensive array of user reviews and suggestions. Additionally, check out historical fiction communities and forums, where avid readers discuss and recommend their favorite titles.

Whether you're fascinated by ancient civilizations, intrigued by World War II, or passionate about social change throughout history, these 2022 historical fiction books will satisfy your craving for immersive storytelling. Happy reading!
The Emperor Reigns Over the World in the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
The Emperor Reigns Over the World in the Three Kingdoms.

Ye Yuan, a college student majoring in modern history, unexpectedly reincarnates into the fifth son of Liu Shan, the Northern King Liu Chen, during the late period of the Three Kingdoms. In his previous life, he heard about Liu Chen's unwavering loyalty and his family's suicide in the Zhaolie Temple, and felt deeply regretful. Now, having obtained the opportunity to revive the prestige of the Great Han, he naturally refuses to accept the fate of dying and dissipating into nothingness. Sima Shi, Sima Zhao? What a joke! Destroy them! Let's see how Ye Yuan, armed with his knowledge of history, manipulates the Shu Han and turns the tide in the Three Kingdoms!

578.42 Million words | 2020-10-27 19:55Update

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Official Ascension Fiction
Official Ascension

The regret of Emperor Hongzhi was not being able to educate his son properly. Emperor Zhengde was burdened by the throne and had no time for leisure. The Tao of the knave prospers, while the Tao of the gentleman wanes. It was the regret of the loyal minister Li Dongyang to be associated with wolves as a courtier, witnessing the corruption of the beautiful land yet unable to do anything about it. The Ming Dynasty, which should have been the earliest budding capitalist powerhouse, was instead replaced by the Qing Dynasty. This is the regret of the Ming Dynasty. A modern traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, who has been repeatedly trampled upon on the path of employment, returns to the mid

67.45 Million words | 2021-08-25 02:06Update

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The Biography of Chiang Kai-shek Fiction
The Biography of Chiang Kai-shek

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

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The Concubine's Scheme Fiction
The Concubine's Scheme

In the blink of an eye, the protagonist, a student at Beijing Film Academy, travels through time. Surprisingly, the souls of both the modern and ancient worlds belong to one person. Is it an unexpected twist in their previous life's mission, or a fated opportunity? What harm is there in traversing through ancient times?

46.15 Million words | 2023-03-08 06:24Update

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Three Kingdoms Modifier Fiction
Three Kingdoms Modifier

Others are working hard to increase their attributes, but Yang Xu is struggling to decrease them. Cao Cao: Join me, and I will appoint you as the Grand General. Yang Xu: Not interested. (Being the Grand General would increase command value) Sun Jian: Join me, and I will reward you with gold, silver, jewels, and powerful weapons. Yang Xu: Not interested. (Powerful weapons would increase strength value) Liu Bei: Join me! Let's together restore the Han Dynasty. Yang Xu: Not interested. I want to work alone... Reader QQ Group: [No translation provided]

52.53 Million words | 2023-01-03 12:00Update

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Tang Dynasty Scouts Fiction
Tang Dynasty Scouts

In the Sino-Vietnamese self-defense counterattack war, Captain Zhang Wenji, the leader of a reconnaissance battalion subordinate to the military, was assigned the mission to scout the military defense layout in Liangshan. However, due to a two-minute mistake, he lost his life in the artillery fire and transmigrated to the body of a soldier in the city of Luoyang in the fourth year of Wu De in the Tang Dynasty. Being aware of the future course of history, he decisively left the city, brandishing his three-foot-long sword in pursuit of fame and success. How did he become the indispensable general of Li Shimin? At the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, the four borders were in constant turmoil. Led by Zhang Yunwen, a series of special operations teams launched attacks from all sides, leaving vivid marks in the expansion history of the Tang Empire. A new book titled "Dragon Authority" has been released at http://www.k.com/book/.html. Your continued support is greatly appreciated! If you enjoy this book, please add me on QQ for discussions. QQ: [redacted]. You can also join the group: [redacted]. Thank you, brothers, for your support! I am just an enthusiast of military affairs, and the depictions of special operations in the book are mostly products of imagination. There may be many mistakes, and I ask for your understanding!

151.26 Million words | 2021-05-17 11:19Update

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Commander of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
Commander of the Three Kingdoms

New book returns to the Three Kingdoms, with even more exciting content, soon to be released! Stay tuned for the new book "Assassin Empire: Three Kingdoms" by Siguang.

79.28 Million words | 2022-09-29 14:21Update

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The prosperous era under Emperor Chongzhen. Fiction
The prosperous era under Emperor Chongzhen.

The long river of China's 5,000 years of history has witnessed the rise and fall of countless dynasties, each moment being the most awe-inspiring in this historical journey! Before me lies a fiercely formidable nomadic tribe, capable of devouring the Great Ming at any moment! Behind me, the vast central plains teem with millions of anti-royalists! In my hands, however, only remains a decaying and corrupt imperial court!

498.86 Million words | 2020-07-17 19:40Update

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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

323.25 Million words | 2021-07-08 03:52Update

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Wolf King of Special Forces Fiction
Wolf King of Special Forces

Iron-blooded Blade, Jungle War God, Special Operations Wolf King, who can contend with them. Jungle boy Wu Fei possesses unmatched throwing knives, wolf-driving techniques, and formidable martial arts skills. In a fortuitous event, he is pursued by his enemies, resulting in the death of his grandfather. Without hesitation, Wu Fei enters the military camp. Through intense training and his unique skills, he rises as the Wolf King of the Special Operations world. Amidst the generational vendetta, Wu Fei's love affairs, the tender and ruthless nature of soldiers, the intertwining of life and death on the battlefield, cruelty and bloodshed forge him into an indomitable warrior of steel. The Special Operations Wolf King leads his team, traversing every obstacle and crafting magnificent stories of steel-hearted warriors. Special Operations Wolf King Reader Group ( ) QQ Communication Group.

382.36 Million words | 2022-06-23 11:39Update

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Emperor Liu Hong Fiction
Emperor Liu Hong

Internet writer Liu Hong crossed over to the Han Dynasty and became the Emperor Han Lingdi with the same name. Having suffered oppression in his past life, he swore to live only for himself in this life and become a happy but incompetent ruler. Becoming a ruler like Lingdi, who was unrivaled, was not easy for Liu Hong. Anything Lingdi had done, Liu Hong wanted to do as well; anything Lingdi had not done, Liu Hong also wanted to do. He brought all the famous beauties such as He Meiren, Wang Meiren, Cai Yan, Diaochan, Xiaoqiao, and Zhen Fu into his harem. In order to enrich his harem, he even competed with the world, building not one, but two

137.68 Million words | 2023-01-26 23:41Update

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Chaotic times in the yellow sky. Fiction
Chaotic times in the yellow sky.

[【Entry for the Creation Historical Genre Writing Contest - Possession Genre】] A youth leaning on his sword, gazing at the sky from atop his horse; Twisting fate amidst the stars and moon, he looks back at the visage of a woman.

375.68 Million words | 2021-02-25 17:50Update

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The Magnificent Song of the Water Margin in China Fiction
The Magnificent Song of the Water Margin in China

This is not the real Water Margin world, but a vibrant and diverse world. Here, there are cultivators, practitioners, immortals, martial arts masters, and more. Not only are there the 108 heroes of Liangshan, but also some famous historical generals, such as Yue Fei, Zongze, Han Shizhong, and others. Their destinies will be rewritten, and history will be changed, no longer following its original course. How can the great nation tolerate others' bullying? Mighty China will make all corners of the world marvel! Witness how China rises!! Many thanks to the Reading Club for providing their support and book reviews.

158.46 Million words | 2023-02-23 18:18Update

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The Grand Ming Martial Arts Champion Fiction
The Grand Ming Martial Arts Champion

Looking north, billowing smoke covers the vastness; Lamentation fills the people's hearts; rampant cavalrymen, how can young ones bear the loss of their country? Looking south, the mountains and rivers remain majestic; A Han champion, brandishing swords and guns, whipping the horse to gallop across the mighty river. The people were not yet prosperous, the Ming dynasty not yet flourishing; The horsehide wrapped around the coffin, returning to the hometown. In the modern era, a king of Sanda, his spirit lingering in the Great Ming dynasty; With a single brilliant achievement in the Jinluan Palace, becoming the first martial champion

213.69 Million words | 2021-04-05 12:59Update

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Global colonization Fiction
Global colonization

The diehard fan unexpectedly obtained the "Finger of Time" and traveled through time to possess the body of Yang Tingjian, the top scholar in the late Ming Dynasty. With a stomp in the mortuary, he declared, "Anyone who dares to defy me, stand up!" Not a single person dared to breathe... Bandits, the Qing Dynasty, and foreign powers, all succumbed before Yang Tingjian. As long as the sun touches the vast ocean, it belongs to the territorial waters of the Great Ming, which is sacred and inviolable. Challenging the maritime supremacy of the Great Ming is wicked and unforgivable, and the consequences are tragic. Invincible fleets, the empire where the sun never sets, maritime carriage drivers - their fate is a tragic one.

92.83 Million words | 2021-04-09 09:42Update

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The Beauty of a Country in the Late Ming Dynasty Fiction
The Beauty of a Country in the Late Ming Dynasty

In the chaotic era of the late Ming Dynasty, a time traveler and the untold stories of the "Eight Beauties of Qinhuai".

475.47 Million words | 2021-07-11 00:40Update

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He Overpowers Shu Fiction
He Overpowers Shu

Reborn as the son of Wei Yan, dominate the Three Kingdoms era! With the cunning Zhuge Liang, nearly supernatural in wisdom, the treacherous Sima Yi, and the ambivalent ally and enemy, the Emperor of Eastern Wu. Witness how I strategize and break through encirclements to establish dominance over the world. Join our book club at [group number], all are welcome!

327.95 Million words | 2022-12-16 19:02Update

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I, the transformed antagonist female protagonist, am entangled by beautiful girl Fiction
I, the transformed antagonist female protagonist, am entangled by beautiful girl

Transmigrating into the role of Tang Xin, the notorious senior sister of the Xuanling Sect, I had hoped to build a good relationship with the protagonist, Su Ling, the future number one sword god of Jiuzhou. However, the system forced me to continue being a "villain"... Huh, something's not right. Why is it that the more I insult her, the more she likes me? Why are there more and more beautiful girls around me?

485.27 Million words | 2022-08-26 18:14Update

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The Most Powerful Prince in History Fiction
The Most Powerful Prince in History

Once transported through time, I became the Prince of Da Xia! I thought I could easily manipulate the world, but little did I know that I would end up in the cold palace, oppressed by wicked slaves! The courtiers watched coldly, the emperor turned a blind eye, and even my own blood relatives constantly sought to kill me! In the face of it all, Zhao Yang eradicated the wicked, amassed wealth, and expanded his network. Finally, one day, he stood at the highest point and uttered those famous words to those who had once humiliated him: I declare that everyone present here is trash!

70.34 Million words | 2022-03-30 23:29Update

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Assassin Mad Queen Fiction
Assassin Mad Queen

She sold her soul to the assassin group for the man she fell in love with, and waited eagerly for the day he would marry her. However, she witnessed her beloved man engage in an incestuous relationship with her cousin. Unable to bear it any longer, she killed the unfaithful couple and swore that in her next life, she would never fall in love with another man again... However, when she suddenly time-traveled to a period in history that never existed, she found herself surrounded by numerous handsome men. And this seemingly sweet man...

338.03 Million words | 2021-07-12 20:30Update

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