best historical fiction books on audible

If you're an audiobook lover and a fan of historical fiction, Audible is the perfect platform to indulge in the best titles the genre has to offer. From gripping tales set during World War II to captivating stories based on real historical figures, there are countless options available to transport you back in time. Here are some of the best historical fiction books on Audible that are sure to captivate your imagination:

1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Set in Nazi Germany, this powerful novel follows a young girl named Liesel as she discovers the transformative power of words and literature.

2. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this beautifully written novel tells the intertwined stories of a blind French girl and a German boy during World War II.

3. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett: Set in 12th century England, this epic historical saga follows the construction of a cathedral and the lives of the individuals involved.

4. "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel: Delve into the court of Henry VIII with this Booker Prize-winning novel that explores the rise of Thomas Cromwell in the midst of political upheaval.

5. "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett: Set in 1960s Mississippi, this emotionally charged novel follows the lives of African American maids working in white households and their struggle for equality.

6. "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco: This murder mystery set in a 14th century Italian monastery offers a rich exploration of religion, philosophy, and history.

7. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon: Transport yourself to 18th century Scotland with this beloved series following Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who mysteriously travels through time.

Remember, Audible offers a wide range of historical fiction titles, so don't hesitate to explore further and discover other great authors like Phillipa Gregory, Bernard Cornwell, or Sarah Waters. Additionally, you can visit the Audible website or use the Audible app to browse through their extensive collection of historical fiction audiobooks and find the perfect story to accompany your reading journey. Happy listening!
Ambitious in a foreign land Fiction
Ambitious in a foreign land

A candidate who had just finished the college entrance examination was transported to a strange planet through a crash accident. When he woke up, he discovered that he had gained an additional soul chip in his brain. In order to return home, he fought for supremacy on the continent, climbed the technological tree, embraced the beauty of the world, and used his soul chip and knowledge from Earth to accumulate wealth, develop his power. Let's see how he eventually manages to return to his home - Earth.

10.42 Million words | 2023-03-20 05:30Update

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Ming Dynasty Jiang Xiang Fiction
Ming Dynasty Jiang Xiang

Jiang Xiang, a man who dwells in the rivers and lakes, boasting the talent of a prime minister. Yes, I admit that I am a fraud, but I am a fraud with genuine knowledge and abilities. If they don't let me hold an official position? I can still engage in romantic affairs. If they don't let me get married? I can still make money through business. Damn it, they won't even let me make money? Well then, sorry, but

336.55 Million words | 2023-01-25 13:45Update

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Divine Doctor Consort: The Addictive Doting of the Evil King Fiction
Divine Doctor Consort: The Addictive Doting of the Evil King

She is the forgotten legitimate daughter of the Duke's Residence, determined to eliminate all those who have mistreated her after she transmigrated. She kills those who pose as Buddhas and ghosts, yet finds herself powerless against another peerless devil. Helpless, they reluctantly join forces to fight their way out! However, what's with this annoying man sticking to her every day, when they had agreed to never have anything to do with each other after their cooperation ended?

87.84 Million words | 2022-05-05 00:17Update

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Conquer the world. Fiction
Conquer the world.

The era of great transformation and turmoil! After the Battle of Feishui, the unified north fell back into division. The older generation of heroes stepped down, and among the younger generation, there were seven recognized young heroes: Duan Ye, Juqu Mengxun, Tufa Natan, Murong Chong, Tuoba Gui,

220.67 Million words | 2020-08-04 15:20Update

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Holy Emperor Fiction
Holy Emperor

Yao Qingli, dressed as an unwed, single mother, was expelled from her prestigious family. The entire capital city awaited to see her suffer and watched how she would live a miserable life! Unexpectedly, she utilized her medical skills to heal the world with her left hand, while her right hand employed poisonous techniques to overcome her enemies. With her strength, she dominated the capital city! No man dared to marry her due to her loss of chastity? But what's with this group of outstanding men in front of her? They all competed to become the stepfather of her child! At that moment, a powerful war god who held control over the court cornered her against the wall and said, "You have already

310.34 Million words | 2021-06-29 06:37Update

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The Rise of the New Empire Era Fiction
The Rise of the New Empire Era

Special forces soldier Lin Yiqing completed his mission and returned to the helicopter. However, he was struck by a ball of lightning and lost consciousness. When he woke up, he found himself in a parallel timeline, in an unfamiliar dynasty called the Qian Dynasty. This dynasty, once prosperous, had now declined and was on the verge of a tumultuous change. It had just made contact with Western industrial civilization and was facing internal and external troubles. In order to realize his dream of a strong nation, Lin Yiqing resolutely led this ancient country forward, and created a glorious era of his own.

46.27 Million words | 2023-05-30 20:41Update

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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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Jungle God of War Fiction
Jungle God of War

Border jungle, private garden, urban jungle, it's all the same, fierce as ever. Amazon river, a bit of a challenge. In the battle of the jungle, who can compete? Only me, the jungle war god. Author's custom tag: hot-blooded special forces.

66.39 Million words | 2022-08-05 09:49Update

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Drunken Beauty Fiction
Drunken Beauty

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

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Ming Dynasty, 1629 Fiction
Ming Dynasty, 1629

The greatest catastrophe in the history of Chinese civilization was unexpectedly caused by the rule of barbarians in the Central Plains. In Liaodong, the situation was critical with barbarians still watching closely, while in Shanxi and Shaanxi, bandits ravaged cities and counties like locusts, with constant natural disasters and man-made calamities tormenting the people. At such a crucial moment, there was no one capable of turning the tide and saving the collapsing empire. However, a powerful army emerged from Datong, driving away the Jurchens, subduing banditry, and fighting in both the north and the south. They once again established China's dominance atop the world, revealing the path to the formation of a modern army during the Ming Dynasty. This is a historical legend written by ordinary individuals.

544.47 Million words | 2021-08-08 04:35Update

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It's all about one's mindset playing tricks. Fiction
It's all about one's mindset playing tricks.

Perhaps I am naturally unlucky, often plagued by hardships. Perhaps I am naturally ignorant, unable to distinguish between the warmth of summer and the cold of winter. Perhaps my mindset has gone astray, taking a winding path in life. In my dreams, a colorful phoenix soared into the sky, landing among a sea of lotus flowers. Upon waking, there was the moon, the sun, and a clear blue sky. I looked up, but the phoenix had flown far away. I looked down, greeted by vibrant peach blossoms. The hardest to express is the ever-changing universe. The most difficult to discuss is the unpredictable nature of the world. Spring gives way to summer, and seasons change.

154.96 Million words | 2023-03-24 08:59Update

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Sky Official Fiction
Sky Official

In the 13th year of the Zhengde reign, Emperor Zhengde of the imperial Yanjing City led the border patrol. The Duke of Nanchang, Ning, plotted a rebellion, while the Duke of Anlu, Xing, became obsessed with alchemy. Outside the Anlu Prefecture in the western mountain temple, a young monk emerged. He returned to the ever-changing world and recited a fictional sutra. Amidst the turbulence of the mortal realm, who is the true performer on this stage? In short, it is the story of a young monk rising to the rank of high official... During the release of the new book, I am in urgent need of recommendations, views, and collections. (*^__^*) I sincerely ask for your generous support...

54.87 Million words | 2022-05-09 08:52Update

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Leaping Horse, Great Tang. Fiction
Leaping Horse, Great Tang.

In the fourth year of the Tianbao period, during the prosperous era of the Great Tang Dynasty, An Lushan was rising, while Yang Guozhong held absolute power over the imperial court. Amidst the harmony of music and dance, hidden within the peaceful era, lurked the dawning of bloodshed and chaos. A mere common street urchin emerged from the bustling streets, becoming a prodigy in the world of poetry, as well as a formidable figure in the entire realm. In the presence of an unparalleled beauty, who would dance in splendid garments and feathered robes, for whom was it all for? In the vast realm of the Great Tang, who would determine the rise and fall of the nation?

536.12 Million words | 2021-10-24 01:42Update

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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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The Ming Scholar Fiction
The Ming Scholar

pS; Male fans welfare group!! Cao Dingjiao accidentally traveled to the late Ming Dynasty. In order to blend into the officials, Cao Dog Official single-handedly confronted an army of 200,000 bandits. Have you ever seen a civil official wielding a 100-pound wolf tooth club and wearing three layers of heavy armor? Lu Xiangsheng can only be my little brother following behind Cao Dog Official. My brother is also quite awesome, his name is Cao Bianjiao, and my uncle is named Cao Wenzhao. I am a cultured military general, also known as a Confucian general! I am a scholar with a fist, also known as a gentleman. With my writing, I can bring peace to the world, and with my martial arts, I can determine the fates of all. I can face Mongol invaders alone and suppress rebellions like a superhuman. ps

588.79 Million words | 2021-01-06 03:04Update

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Heart of Time Fiction
Heart of Time

Time travel, perhaps, offers ambitious individuals or those filled with regret an opportunity to change their lives and get involved in the grand mission of "building and destroying countries, continuing the rarest of worlds." However, time travel also means no longer having the convenience of seeking opinions from countless wives for personal matters, no more relying on "Baidu" for help with external affairs, no more having "Wan Bao Lu" and "Hong Ta Shan" cigarettes between the lips, no more "Wu Liang Ye" and "Rene Head Horse" liquor poured in the glass, no more handy and cool tool like a "Zippo" lighter to

202.72 Million words | 2023-02-25 20:59Update

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Yuan Family's Decision Fiction
Yuan Family's Decision

Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I became Yuan Shao's third son, Yuan Shang, by a strange coincidence, right in the midst of the Battle of Guandu! At this moment, the Battle of Guandu was nearing its end. Xu You had already betrayed Yuan Shao, Wuchao's food supply was about to be burned, Zhang He and Gao Lan were about to defect to Cao Cao, Tian Feng was imprisoned, and Ju Shou was trapped in the prison carriage. The 700,000 strong army was on the verge of collapse, and the decline of the prestigious Yuan family seemed inevitable. Having time-traveled back to the Three Kingdoms, would Yuan Shang still follow the course of history and surrender to Cao Cao? The answer is absolutely not! The outcome of the Battle of Guandu and the downfall of the Yuan family will be altered by the efforts of Yuan Shang.

488.13 Million words | 2021-03-28 16:25Update

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The Road to Mediterranean Dominance Fiction
The Road to Mediterranean Dominance

A history of the rise of the Bulgarian Empire, a story of struggle in a small Balkan nation! The protagonist travels back in time to Ferdinand I, guiding Bulgaria on its path to prominence. A logically deduced narrative, not brainless! A must-read for history enthusiasts and foreign history lovers alike!

324.37 Million words | 2020-08-01 16:57Update

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The Rouge-clad County Magistrate Fiction
The Rouge-clad County Magistrate

She was a gambler, frequenting casinos since childhood and always losing. Overnight, she gambled her life twice and miraculously escaped death. By chance, she found herself in the county government office and, taking advantage of the situation, became the respected county magistrate. Her life took a drastic turn from there. Indulging in food, drinks, pleasures, and love affairs, she took everything lightly. Investigating crimes and solving mysteries, she faced great responsibilities. Who else but her could handle it? The new novel "The Counterfeit Princess" has begun, featuring a princess, a crown prince, and a prince, only missing you!

248.00 Million words | 2021-02-05 18:03Update

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Tang Dynasty's Bright Moon Fiction
Tang Dynasty's Bright Moon

From the moment Lin Fan set foot in the land of the Tang Dynasty, there was no turning back. Sometimes, that's just how life is - once an arrow is shot, there is no way to retrieve it. But the journey must go on... A thousand readers, a thousand Hamlets. A thousand authors, a thousand versions of the Tang Dynasty. My Tang Dynasty cannot have sorrow, cannot have darkness. It can only have the most touching family bond, the most sincere friendship, the most beautiful love, the heroic spirit of warriors on horseback, and the ambition to surpass all obstacles. Since heaven has granted Lin Fan a golden key, let's see how he builds a thriving

319.46 Million words | 2020-12-31 20:11Update

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