Top New Historical Fiction Novels of 2016: Best Picks for History Lovers Are you a history enthusiast seeking captivating new historical fiction novels to dive into? Look no further! In this article, we will explore some of the most highly acclaimed historical fiction books released in 2016. From thrilling adventures set in ancient times to gripping tales of love and war during World War II, there's something on this list for everyone. 1. "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2017, this powerful novel follows the harrowing journey of a young slave named Cora, who escapes from a Georgia plantation via a literal underground railroad. Whitehead's storytelling and vivid characters make this a must-read. 2. "The Girls" by Emma Cline: Though not strictly historical, "The Girls" transports readers to the late 1960s, exploring the story of Evie Boyd, a young girl enthralled by a charismatic cult leader reminiscent of Charles Manson. Cline's prose expertly captures the era's atmosphere, making for an immersive experience. 3. "The Wonder" by Emma Donoghue: Set in 1850s Ireland, "The Wonder" tells the tale of Lib Wright, a nurse tasked with observing an eleven-year-old girl who claims not to eat. Based on "fasting girls" of that era, Donoghue weaves a suspenseful story that reflects the conflicted nature of faith, science, and wonderous mysteries. 4. "The Last Painting of Sara de Vos" by Dominic Smith: This dual timeline novel takes readers from 17th-century Amsterdam to contemporary New York and Sydney. It revolves around a mysterious painting and the lives it touches over the centuries. Smith's meticulous research and exquisite prose bring the worlds of art and history together in a mesmerizing way. 5. "The Trespasser" by Tana French: For fans of crime and mystery, Tana French's Dublin Murder Squad series is a must-read. In "The Trespasser," detective Antoinette Conway investigates a seemingly routine domestic murder case that gradually reveals hidden complexities and challenges her own beliefs. French's intricate plots and well-drawn characters make this series a standout. Where to Find More Historical Fiction Gems: If you're interested in discovering further historical fiction novels, several websites specialize in curating book recommendations within this genre. Some notable platforms include: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): Goodreads offers an extensive collection of user-generated book recommendations and reviews. Explore their historical fiction section or join specific groups dedicated to discussing this genre with fellow enthusiasts. 2. Historical Novel Society (www.historicalnovelsociety.org): This organization's website features reviews, interviews, and lists of historical fiction novels across various time periods and themes. It's a valuable resource for discovering new releases and hidden gems. 3. BookBub (www.bookbub.com): BookBub provides personalized ebook deals based on your preferences. Sign up for free to receive daily emails featuring discounted or free historical fiction titles that match your reading tastes. Immerse Yourself in the Rich Tapestry of Historical Fiction: Whether you're a die-hard history buff or simply looking for an intriguing story set in the past, these new historical fiction novels from 2016 offer a wide range of captivating narratives. From powerful tales of survival and freedom to mysteries that span centuries, these novels will transport you to different eras and leave you deeply satisfied. So grab a cup of tea, find a cozy reading spot, and embark on a literary adventure through the annals of history.
One day, she crossed over and unexpectedly became the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's residence. Su Li Luo felt that she had really pulled off a great act! What? This legitimate daughter is ugly and useless? No way! How could she, a genius descendant of a prestigious medical family in the modern era, be so pathetic? Open a medical clinic, establish a tavern, embrace handsome men, and make a fortune; watch how Su Li Luo abuses scum and earns money, rising to the peak of life, becoming a rich and beautiful woman, and marrying a handsome prince who pretends to be a pig and devours tigers! "Princess, what should I do if I can't perform?" "It's okay, impotence is a disease, and Princess has the medicine!" Su Li Luo smiled brightly, but before she
144.29 Million words | 2023-03-06 04:22Update
In the historical records, why are the actions of E Zhongtian always contradictory and controversial? Who was Cao Cao and what were his achievements and shortcomings in his early years? Professor E Zhongtian will interpret from the perspective of the common people in his book 'E Zhongtian on the Three Kingdoms'. Although the manuscript of the new book is based on his lectures, Jia Zongpei mentioned that the content of the book is much richer than what was shown on television. 'E Zhongtian has made revisions to the content he previously discussed on television, filling in all the unfinished thoughts in the book.'
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If life were not limited to one existence, I would certainly reign over the myriad realms. In the tenth year of the Hongwu reign, Zhu Yuanzhang traveled to the year 1622 using a life simulator, arriving in the late Ming Dynasty. As he opened the history books and saw Zhu Di usurping the throne, he couldn't help but furrow his brow. Seeing the Great Ming War God sacrificing a million soldiers in battle, his expression turned somewhat dark. And when he learned that peasant uprisings were rampant during the reign of Chongzhen, with the Great Ming Empire on the verge of collapse, he could no longer sit idly by. All you unworthy descendants, get out of my way! What "Later Jin," what "King of Yan," Zhu Yuanzhang will make you all understand what
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In the first year of Zhongping (AD), the "Great Daoist of Peace" Zhang Jiao launched the famous "Yellow Turban Rebellion" in history, causing chaos and suffering for the people, and setting the stage for the upcoming Three Kingdoms era when various warlords rose to power. The regretful South China Elder who taught Zhang Jiao the "Tàipíng Yàoshù" made a mistake in accepting disciples, so he summoned two immortals, Zuo Ci and Yu Ji, to the Shangfang Mountain Cloud Cave and sought to harness the power of the three celestial books to plead with the heavens for the descent of a
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"The emperor guards the country's gate, and the king dies for the dynasty!" This is the oath that the imperial family of the Great Ming Dynasty fulfills with their lives. Even as the son of a feudal lord, Zhu Ping'an carries the fierce nature and pride passed down from Emperor Taizu in his veins. In the tenth year of Chongzhen, with a single time travel, he shoulders the heavy burden of restoring the Great Ming. He fights at Fengyang, stabilizes the two prefectures, conquers the Qi and Lu regions, defeats the Liaodong, breaks through the Huanglong, and establishes his rule. With my fiery spirit, the mighty Great Ming will rewrite a splendid and heroic epic!
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To know the events of past lives, one must understand the experiences of the present. The Buddha said that everything in this life is a result of actions from previous lives. Cause and effect are intertwined, and if the seeds of our past actions have been sown, then no matter how many cycles of reincarnation we go through, we cannot escape the consequences of our current existence. There is a teahouse called 'Past and Present,' where they offer more than just tea. If you are guided by dreams, you can entrust them with a karmic relationship and someone will traverse time and space to search for the root of your past life's destiny, relieving you from the dilemmas of the present. This exchange does not require money, only one tear from your eye. As the relentless passage of time buries history, it also buries the smiles of a cherry blossom youth, the love of a vampire prince, and the sorrows of an Egyptian pharaoh... A mysterious girl, with an enigmatic background, continually changes the past and present lives of others, yet she struggles to foresee her own destiny...
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A forensic doctor who traveled back to the Ming Dynasty became a renowned magistrate's assistant. He encountered various mysterious cases and used his knowledge of forensic investigation and reasoning to carefully examine and meticulously analyze the evidence. Unraveling the layers of mist, he finally unveiled the truth behind these bizarre cases one by one, revealing them to the world.
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A businessman, he achieves wealth through inferior goods, power through moderate means, and dominates the world! He is the ultimate boss.
419.32 Million words | 2021-04-15 12:12Update
Please give your recommendation vote to the new novel "Bloodline of the Gods" and share your thoughts in the book review section. Other recommendations include "Questing," "Immortal Path Smoke and Dust," "The Generation Strategist," "Rising and Falling in Officialdom," "The War of the Sky," and "Legend of the Divine Arrow."
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In the enigmatic and mysterious palace of deception, a group of women as bright as flowers, fight bitterly and clash with each other, either for power and status or for love and prosperity. Behind their enchanting appearances, do they hide ugly and malicious souls? Or is it the eruption of loneliness beyond their control? Within the splendid palace walls, scenes of drama are unfolding...
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Because he was too eager to lose his virginity, he shamelessly kissed the school beauty and got beaten up, only to miraculously traverse to Emperor Yang Guang of Sui Dynasty, who shares the same name and surname. Consequently, chaos ensued in the Great Sui Empire, as this Yang Guang had not yet ascended to the throne but was already involved with the princess of the Northern Zhou, playing around with a
77.00 Million words | 2021-07-02 17:38Update
Is the son-in-law of a merchant who married into the family useless? Time-traveler Xiao Fan is a clear exception. In the 29th year of the Hongwu reign of the Great Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was elderly, and his heir apparent was weak, while the King of Yan was plotting. In this year, Xiao Fan arrived. The world was stirred because of him. (This book has successfully completed, and a new book titled "The False Gentleman of the Ming Dynasty" has been published. Please support and cast your votes.)
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There are said to be more than ten heroes in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and they are all remarkable. Da Shaniao scratches his nose and sneers, squeezing out a word from the corner of his mouth: trash. It is said that Li Yuanba is the top hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties... Da Shaniao extends his middle finger downwards, showing great disdain: Looking like a monkey and being considered the first in a great country, isn't that embarrassing?... In the mountains, there is no tiger, and the monkey claims to be the king. Da Shaniao lazily utters this saying, with profound implications. Which dynasty had the most beautiful women? Of course, it was the women of the great Sui Dynasty. Let's not
225.36 Million words | 2021-10-18 14:19Update
Transferred to turmoil in the late Ming Dynasty? Heroes have their own ways of dying, and bears have their own paths to survival. A true man sheds his blood without fear of death! Mo Li said, nonsense, without me in this world, you will be lonely! Well, I mean, especially those graceful and charming beauties~ Dayu'er! I'm talking to you, what are you thinking? Come here and kneel down... Join Crazy Blue's QQ group, welcome everyone to chat nonsense together...
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The banners fluttered, and swords and shields surged like a tide. A mournful horn resounded as the thunderous sound of marching feet brought back the Roman legions, whose history had been sealed for thousands of years. With the whip in hand, they surveyed the world with a disdainful gaze. Glory belonged to Greece, and honor to Rome! Looking back a thousand years, let us once again appreciate that brilliant era, as dazzling as the East, and dance with those heroes who have vanished into the river of history. This story is purely fictional, please do not make any associations~~ QQ: For those who are able, please help me create a group.
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Zhong Ying enters the capital, holding power over the court and the world. With a hundred thousand iron horses, he displays his dominance and stands unparalleled. Staining the sunset with blood, his battle spirit possesses him, as years of splendor fade like fleeting flowers. How can one bear such emotions? With a heart burning with passion and a sense of righteousness on his shoulders, it is difficult to balance his family, his country, and the world. A graceful beauty and a cunning hero in chaotic times, rising with bold cavalry to conquer the land, intoxicated by the embrace of a beloved. In an era of great contention, with endless flames of war, a treasure cauldron stands, filled with heroes scattered throughout the land. Across thousands of miles and stunning landscapes, the beauty of the nation reigns supreme. The valiant cavalry remains, daring anyone
374.65 Million words | 2020-07-30 22:33Update
Vice county chief Gen Yu, drove through time and arrived in the late Northern Song Dynasty. People from all walks of life hailed him as a god. He deceived Wu Zhu and Yue Fei, and fooled even the Three Kingdoms. He married princesses and imperial concubines, and played with the Song, Liao, and Jin dynasties. He conquered the world with empty words and deceit, posing as someone he was not. Pretending is an attitude, and deception relies on intelligence and emotional intelligence... ... In the year AD, counting from the first year of the Republican Era in the Western Zhou Dynasty, it is the year of the Republic. ... (The author is a member of the Qingdao Writers Association and the Shandong Youth Writers Association)
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I am the epitome of debauchery in the Tang Dynasty. I am the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty. I am the eldest son of Wu Zetian, possibly the first one to fall victim to my mother's ambitions. (Important note: Stay true to the historical context, which includes lolis, the cultivation of gentle ladies, and the fascination with mature women. If you dislike it, please refrain from entering.)
253.13 Million words | 2021-08-08 04:57Update
(The new book has been uploaded. Please come and take a look, my new and old book friends.) In the midst of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the free fighter Li Ye is transcended into Li Siye, a man who has yet to become a famous general. From the bustling Chang'an to the four towns of Anxi, from the narrow streets to the frontier cities of the desert, he will annihilate the Tubo, subdue the Turkic, and conquer the Great Western Xia. As a true man, as a successor, both men and horses will be shattered!
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The waste junior sister of the revered Mount Chongwu unexpectedly encountered two men even weaker than her within a day. One was mysterious and unfathomable, the other even more so. At that moment, she had no idea that these two "feeble" men would dominate the tumultuous winds and clouds of the Eastern Land for hundreds of years to come. The sudden reversal of their identities made one become her blood relative, while the other became her blood enemy. One made a promise to accompany her for a lifetime, but ultimately left her. One bestowed upon her supreme power, but caused her to lose everything. Power struggles, battles between gods and demons escalated because of her appearance. The love and hate of two generations pushed her step by step into the chaotic heart of strife, ultimately leading her to rebirth like a phoenix... Reading Instructions: Fictional fantasy, a chaotic world of the divine race, palace and aristocratic families, political intrigue and power struggles. The author guarantees quality and has a completed long novel "Sili Separate".
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