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Top Historical Fiction Novels to Look Out for in 2022 on Goodreads

If you're a lover of historical fiction, get ready to be transported to fascinating worlds and unforgettable characters in the upcoming year. Let's explore some highly anticipated historical fiction novels for 2022 that will surely capture your imagination. Here are a few recommendations:

1. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah:
Set during the Great Depression era, this novel follows an extraordinary woman named Elsa, determined to protect her family and survive the Dust Bowl. Kristin Hannah, acclaimed author of "The Nightingale," weaves a tale of resilience and hope amidst harrowing circumstances.

2. "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray:
Based on true events, this novel delves into the story of Belle da Costa Greene, the personal librarian to J.P. Morgan. Uncovering her journey as a woman of color in a male-dominated world, Benedict and Murray shed light on the hidden history of the Gilded Age.

3. "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn:
From the bestselling author of "The Alice Network," "The Rose Code" is a gripping story that takes readers to Bletchley Park during World War II. With a blend of historical accuracy and compelling characters, it uncovers the secrets and sacrifices of the brilliant codebreakers.

4. "The Forest of Vanishing Stars" by Kristin Harmel:
Venture into the depths of the forest with Jerusza, a young girl raised by wolves during World War II. As she helps Jewish refugees escape from the Nazis, she discovers her own identity and the power of love. Kristin Harmel's beautifully crafted tale will leave you captivated.

5. "The Nature of Fragile Things" by Susan Meissner:
Set in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, this novel follows Sophie Whalen as she marries a mysterious man shortly before the disaster strikes. Susan Meissner blends history and suspense in a tale of resilience, love, and the search for truth.

Apart from Goodreads, other notable online platforms where you can discover and discuss historical fiction include BookBub, Book Riot, and Historical Novel Society. These websites provide comprehensive lists, author interviews, and reader forums to further enhance your reading experience.

So, get ready to embark on a literary journey through time, as these highly anticipated historical fiction novels of 2022 transport you to different eras, offering a captivating blend of fascinating characters, rich settings, and enthralling stories. Happy reading!
The Legend of Lu Bu: Conquer the World. Fiction
The Legend of Lu Bu: Conquer the World.

Who would've thought that Zhang Lang would time travel simply by getting drunk! After waking up from a massive hangover, Zhang Lang shockingly realized that he had traveled back to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and had become none other than Lu Bu! To make matters worse, the allied forces of the warlords had gathered at Hulao Pass, awaiting the epic battle of the Three Heroes against Lu Bu! In this era filled with extraordinary talent, Zhang Lang fought tooth and nail to seize food, money, and territory in order to survive. But to rise and flourish, it was not enough to have wealth, resources, and land; he also needed talented individuals. In order to acquire such talents, Zhang Lang resorted to all sorts of deceit and manipulation. The beauties of the Three Kingdoms were all enchanting, each one like a seductive fairy, exhibiting countless charms. However, capturing these queens was not an easy task! This book contains mild elements of daydreaming, a bit of hot-bloodedness, so stay tuned for "Lu Bu Conquers the Three Kingdoms"!

242.05 Million words | 2020-07-07 13:07Update

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Not Letting the Kingdom Fiction
Not Letting the Kingdom

I used to see the world as filled with heroes and warriors. But now, I see only a mass of ordinary people.

412.53 Million words | 2022-12-18 07:26Update

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Rebirth: Wu Dalang's Mastery in the Song Dynasty Fiction
Rebirth: Wu Dalang's Mastery in the Song Dynasty

The underworld leader, Wu Zhi, transformed into Wu Dalang, presenting a series of stories that are either touching or passionate. The iron-blooded manor, the deep-seated enmity between Song and Liao, an exhilarating life, and the arrival of a captivating beauty! Please enjoy "The Epic of the Mighty Prince Wu Zhi of the Song Dynasty"! This work contains references to historical facts, but it should not be considered a strict alternate history.

584.27 Million words | 2021-07-21 18:44Update

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The Assistant of Sleeping Dragon in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Assistant of Sleeping Dragon in the Three Kingdoms

New book is available now, please show your support by reading it. Below is the brief introduction: Title: The War God Liu Feng in the Three Kingdoms In this year, Liu Bei's biological son, Liu Shan, was born. In this year, Cao Cao's army of 800,000 marched south. In this year, a modern accountant traveled back in time and became Liu Bei's adopted son, Liu Feng. Awkward identity, imminent danger, and a tragic ending in the future - Liu Feng, who is aware of it all, can only rise up and resist the fate's arrangement

484.53 Million words | 2020-08-28 14:28Update

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Special Forces: Infinite Lottery System Fiction
Special Forces: Infinite Lottery System

Lin Mu traversed into the world of special forces and obtained a lottery system. Lottery: Obtained the perfect stealth skill. Lottery: Obtained the danger perception skill. Lottery: Obtained the hundred-percent accuracy skill. With the assistance of the system, Lin Mu gradually became an all-around soldier king.

134.10 Million words | 2020-08-05 19:06Update

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Dilemma Fiction
Dilemma

Rolling wheels of history, heroes and brave men are hard to come by again. No matter how extraordinary of a hero you are, you can never escape the temptations of money, power, and desire. Let me tell you a ridiculous story, about an absurd person, who did something completely absurd. There must always be someone who has done something different, someone who... perhaps, after all.

468.64 Million words | 2021-04-22 04:10Update

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The Ultimate Emperor Fiction
The Ultimate Emperor

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

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The Beggar's World Hero in the War of Resistance. Fiction
The Beggar's World Hero in the War of Resistance.

Those who are humble dare not forget their country's worries. Even when the mountains and rivers are lost, the nation is destroyed, even the lowliest of citizens will do their part, seeking revenge and justice! A group of lions led by a sheep is no match for a group of sheep led by a lion. Transplanted into a war-torn era, Ren Ziqiang, accompanied by a group of beggars, uses every means possible against the invading enemy, leaving them terrified and defeated!

431.07 Million words | 2023-05-13 01:39Update

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Power and Dominion over the Ming Dynasty Fiction
Power and Dominion over the Ming Dynasty

In the forty-fifth year of the Wanli reign, Li Hongyu unexpectedly became the young master of a influential local clan's third branch. He instinctively enjoyed wealth and glory, but unexpectedly, the industries under his name were successively seized by the clan head who relied on his power. At the same time, the Ming Dynasty was also plagued by internal and external troubles, with war in the frontier and political struggles in the capital, causing the decline of the empire. For the sake of the people and for himself and those around him, the protagonist decided to embark on an official career. However, first, he must rise up and reclaim the industries usurped by the clan head. Author's QQ group: [omitted]. This novel is updated daily and may have intermittent bursts, welcome to read. Author's customized tags: Aristocratic family, Wit, Struggle for power.

339.00 Million words | 2020-12-10 18:20Update

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Emperor Yongzheng Fiction
Emperor Yongzheng

The Emperor Yongzheng depicts the little-known life in the Qing court, breaking free from the confines of the Forbidden City. With fierce court intrigues, hidden murders, a change of power, and Yongzheng's precarious victory, a historical period filled with mysteries and complexities unfolds. The author skillfully uses a historical perspective and engaging writing to capture all aspects of life, from imperial rituals and architecture to daily life in streets, temples, and wilderness. The struggle for power between princes, with their cunning strategies, and the enchanting melodies of talented entertainers weave a captivating narrative. With meticulous plot development and well-rounded character portrayals, this work explores the depths of history and human existence.

514.65 Million words | 2021-02-07 10:38Update

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The Days of Being Soldiers Together. Fiction
The Days of Being Soldiers Together.

There is a place called barracks! There is a person called soldier! There is a way to wake up called emergency assembly! There is a kind of patience called five kilometers! There is a torment called 400-meter obstacle! There is a walk called marching! There is a title called martyr! There is a blanket called tofu block! There is a dream called waking up naturally! There is a dance called capture boxing! There is a heaven called guesthouse! There is a carefree act called collectively peeing on the highway!... Regret for two, five, or twelve years after serving in the military, but regretting for a lifetime for not serving. The barracks is a great furnace. Going in as iron and coming out as steel. The old squad leader used to advise us to become as tough as steel and not become a scrap of iron. The old squad leader also said that there are two places that truly temper men, one is the barracks and the other is the prison. Only those who have no way out would choose prison, so let us ambitious youth

456.94 Million words | 2022-11-07 00:58Update

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Xiangba Three Kingdoms Fiction
Xiangba Three Kingdoms

Zhang Xiang, an ordinary unemployed young man, crossed over to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and unexpectedly became the younger brother of Zhang Fei. Liu Bei, that big-eared bandit, can forget about realizing his dream; there

309.37 Million words | 2023-01-13 02:10Update

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Transmigration began with the shame of the Jingkang Incident. Fiction
Transmigration began with the shame of the Jingkang Incident.

During that era, the Song Dynasty possessed comprehensive national strength comparable to that of the United States, military expenditures akin to Nazi Germany, military combat capabilities at the level of Italy, while the common people lived a miserable life similar to that in Afghanistan. After transmigrating to the Song Dynasty and becoming a prince, I unfortunately didn't have any romantic affairs or a famous horse like the "Yangzhou Shouma". All I had was the constant invasion of the Jin army, making it difficult for anyone to live in peace. Since they didn't want to let me live in peace, I decided to fight back with all my might. Thus, a new era of the Song Dynasty began. Jin Wuzhu sighed, "The Prince exhibits the ferocity of a tiger, making it difficult for my Jurchen people to find peace!" The scholars exclaimed, "This deranged ruler dares to change our customs and violate our ancestral principles!" Yue Fei said, "The emperor's temperament is as fierce as the founding emperor; there is hope for the revival of our dynasty!" Qin Hui trembled and said, "The cruel Emperor Jingwu is comparable to the First Emperor; the great Song Dynasty is teetering on the edge!" Zhao Pu calmly remarked, "Once I'm gone, let the floodwaters rage without control!"

283.00 Million words | 2022-12-03 16:59Update

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The War of the Otaku Fiction
The War of the Otaku

A story about a otaku who travels back to the World War II era with incredible superpowers. In short, it's a story filled with dazzling imagery of highly intensified copper-hardened domain wall resonance to prevent vortex losses and resonance losses, electron pulse bands of light-emitting diodes and photosensitive transistors scattered by pulse-scattered semiconductor wafers, particle-illuminating semiconductor hardening and light-sensitive sensor light source hardening, as well as electromagnetic wave resistance with iron sulfate hardening, and explosion-proof dog eyes with gold-filled copper nitrate hardening. Ah~~~ my eyes! (covers eyes) ... There's a reader group created by readers: , where you can chat, have fun, and give suggestions.

413.95 Million words | 2023-01-05 16:24Update

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Glorious Mission 1937 Fiction
Glorious Mission 1937

All I seek is the prosperity of our motherland and the well-being of our people; all I desire is to expel the Japanese invaders and reclaim our China; all I rely on is my fervent passion and a steel rifle in my hand! A humble life, an extraordinary era, a tragic song of resistance, an immortal legend! ****** Proud works: "Snow Vengeance in the War against Japan", "The Supreme Landlord of a Region" Reader exchange group: Glorious Group ()

598.88 Million words | 2020-07-19 13:44Update

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The Hilarious Soldier King Fiction
The Hilarious Soldier King

##The sequel "Rise of the Soldier King" has been released ## There are countless reasons to enlist in the army. Defending the household? Self-improvement? Seeking a better future? "Of course, it's to defend the household!" Xu Yan's eyes flickered, "To defend the household, at the very least, one must have a household. Allow me to catch up to the campus belle and establish a household first!" The unruly youth, enamored with the campus belle's admiration for soldiers, made a bet and enlisted, thinking that he could just show off and be cool inside, and then return to claim his beautiful lady. But the audacious young man could never have imagined that his life would

141.12 Million words | 2021-09-10 07:51Update

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The Dominator of the World at the End of Sui Dynasty. Fiction
The Dominator of the World at the End of Sui Dynasty.

At the end of the Sui Dynasty, chaos engulfed the land and heroes emerged. Various stalwart men fought for dominance in the Central Plains, but who would emerge victorious? Li Shimin, Wang Shichong, Dou Jiande, Li Mi, Xiao Xian, Du Fuwei... Countless extraordinary individuals took to the stage, but who would have the last laugh? As a modern white-collar worker, reborn as a illegitimate child of Yuwen Huaji, in this tumultuous era of power struggle

37.11 Million words | 2023-04-18 09:11Update

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The influential statesman and advisor Fiction
The influential statesman and advisor

In the grand and prosperous kingdom of Dayuan, the storehouses are filled, and the people enjoy peace and abundance. However, beneath this flourishing era, various barbarians eye the kingdom with hostility, and influential regional forces threaten the stability of the empire. The fearless Xu Mingyuan, originally a protagonist in the world of martial arts, embarks on a journey into the imperial capital, riding a donkey. From here, a legendary tale unfolds, where Xu Mingyuan rises from a loyal minister in court to becoming a covert ruler, defying all odds and single-handedly supporting the endangered nation. Join the loyal readers of the Assistance in Nation-Building Book Club: I am a regular in it. This story is of a similar genre as "Ever Night," "Snow in Miry Land,"

88.88 Million words | 2022-06-25 18:43Update

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There is a military force called the Beiyang Army. Fiction
There is a military force called the Beiyang Army.

This is an unprecedented era of chaos, which gave birth to a golden age of Chinese culture and education. It is a transitional period from a dynasty's disintegration to a constitutional democratic nation. This era marked multiple historical firsts. It is a diverse and free era that ended a millennium-long imperial social system. This is the era of Beiyang. And when we look back at this era, it may not be as you know it. PS: Book Group: Welcome all book lovers to join the group for discussions.

463.39 Million words | 2023-05-31 15:12Update

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Northern Song Dynasty Capital Fiction
Northern Song Dynasty Capital

In the time of grandeur, Bianliang was bustling with visitors from all directions, connecting nations far and wide. But in the blink of an eye, it became the period of Jingkang, where iron hooves trampled across, leaving behind only memories. Looking back abruptly, is that Bianliang still the same? Let us follow the young lad named Liu Yong outside the Vermilion Bird Gate and explore the stories of the Eastern Capital during the Northern Song Dynasty. With a new face and a fresh story, we reject clichés.

89.37 Million words | 2021-01-10 18:43Update

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