Medieval fiction books have captivated readers for centuries, transporting them to a world of knights, castles, and epic adventures. If you're a fan of this genre or seeking to dive into it, this article will provide you with a list of the best medieval fiction books that you won't want to miss. These timeless tales will not only entertain but also offer a glimpse into the rich tapestry of the Middle Ages. Whether you're interested in Arthurian legends, historical fiction, or thrilling fantasy, there's something for everyone in these recommended novels. 1. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett: In this sweeping saga set in 12th-century England, follow the lives of characters whose destinies collide amidst the construction of a magnificent Gothic cathedral. Ken Follett's masterful storytelling brings to life the political intrigue, romance, and suspense of this tumultuous era. 2. "The Once and Future King" by T.H. White: This classic Arthurian tale explores the rise and fall of King Arthur, his knights of the Round Table, and the timeless quest for the Holy Grail. T.H. White's imaginative retelling offers a blend of adventure, chivalry, and moral dilemmas that still resonate with readers today. 3. "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin: While not set in medieval times per se, this gripping fantasy series is heavily inspired by medieval politics and power struggles. Dive into the realm of Westeros, where noble houses vying for the Iron Throne unleash a web of deception, war, and dragons. George R.R. Martin's intricately woven plotlines and complex characters have earned this series worldwide acclaim. 4. "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco: Immerse yourself in the chilling world of a 14th-century Italian monastery, where a series of mysterious murders unravel. Combining historical fiction, detective elements, and theological debates, Umberto Eco creates a thought-provoking and atmospheric medieval thriller. 5. "The Song of Ice and Fire" series by George R.R. Martin: This epic fantasy series spans multiple novels, beginning with "A Game of Thrones." With intricate world-building, morally gray characters, and unpredictable plot twists, George R.R. Martin's intricately crafted universe has captured the hearts of millions of readers. For those seeking more medieval fiction recommendations, websites such as Goodreads and BookBub offer extensive lists curated by readers and literary experts. Additionally, exploring the works of authors like Bernard Cornwell, Sharon Kay Penman, and Philippa Gregory will provide a wealth of captivating historical fiction set in the medieval period. In conclusion, these best medieval fiction books offer thrilling journeys into the past, filled with knights, kings, and captivating narratives. Whether you're interested in historical accuracy, Arthurian legends, or fantastical realms, these novels will transport you to the enchanting world of the Middle Ages. So grab a cup of mead, curl up in your favorite reading nook, and let the adventures begin!
This is a continent of magic and battle, where many races vie for the power of belief under the gods of each race. Zhao Feng, who is at the bottom of this strict hierarchy, begins his fantastic journey after obtaining a divine card called the Satorres. 【Basic Enhancement Card】: Increases a person's basic physical qualities by multiples. 【Enslavement Card】: Ignores the opponent's will and forcibly enslaves endangered creatures. 【Legion Card】: Forms an army that sweeps the world. 【Nuclear Bomb Card】: Launches a nuclear bomb to destroy the target you lock onto. 【Demon God Machine Card】: Summons a demon god machine with unimaginable abilities. I have already completed a novel called "Invincible Insect Clan in Another World". If you are experiencing a book drought, feel free to take a look.
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Genius. Autistic, lonely, paranoid, insane. Whenever the times change, he raises the flag of the inverted cross. He becomes a king or a minister when he succeeds, and becomes a maggot or filth when he fails. In times of peace and chaos, his subordinates unite from all directions and he stands out as exceptional. In the hidden alleys, he looks down upon the world, only one person exists.
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Li Tianming laughed himself awake from his dream. The pets in his house turned out to be the legendary primordial chaos beasts. His family's chicken was an 'Eternal Hell Phoenix' that consumed the sun as its food. His black cat was a 'Primordial Chaos Thunder Demon', which refined the world with thunder and lightning. Even his cockroach possessed a trillion indestructible clones, known as the 'Eternal Life Creature of the Myriad Realms'... From then on, he commanded ten ancient primordial chaos beasts, transformed into the first and most powerful chaos deity, traversing the heavens and realms, conquering the boundless divine domain. All living beings, gods, and demons in the myriad realms trembled and shuddered at his crawling and rolling.
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In the era of martial arts prosperity, geniuses emerge one after another! Lin Yu, the unparalleled prodigy, rises to prominence in the post-apocalyptic era, pushing aside all opponents and becoming the supreme master of swordsmanship! Demons and evildoers tremble in fear at the sight of my sword, while the most powerful beings in the universe bow down and acknowledge my dominance. In this ruthless and chaotic world, let my invincible three-foot green blade be the eternal symbol of the unparalleled Sword Emperor!
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This is a daunting man, for the girl he loves and the principles in his heart, he is willing to face the world as enemies, and embark on a journey of slaying gods. Different blood and legend, the same passion and inspiration. When the night of monsters returns, where is the guardian of monsters? Iron Fans Group 1: Guardian of Monsters Official YY Guild:
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【Million-word Fantasy Masterpiece with Rapid Updates】The world has undergone a transformation, and the era of broken laws has arrived. He is the only inheritor of the Kunlun Sect, the number one cultivation sect in the world. He is also a graduate student studying environmental science, as well as an exceptional private tutor. Witness how the ultimate cultivator reaches the pinnacle of power. Seeking clicks, seeking followers, seeking rewards.
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The unparalleled powerhouse, the Emperor Lin Han, perished in pursuit of the path to godhood. Thousands of years later, he reincarnated with the "Immortal Heavenly Scripture" in the same-named youth. From then on, storms and clouds surged as he clashed with countless geniuses of the current era, restarting the legendary path. Throughout the endless heavens, I am the strongest!
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There are three realms in the three worlds: the Realm of Entities, the Realm of the Underworld, and the Realm of Annihilation. When heaven and earth were first created, the Three Realms Monument covered and pressed down upon them, allowing the Dao to flow freely and all sentient beings to reincarnate based on their good and evil deeds. However, later, powerful beings such as the Prime Gods grew discontented with their positions below the Dao, unable to find satisfaction. They destroyed the Three Realms Monument. The soul of the monument entered the Three Realms Coffin and drifted away within the Three Realms. Those lacking in history, skilled in the mundane, happened upon the Three Realms Coffin through chance encounters. Through observing the vast
78.53 Million words | 2021-12-31 19:26Update
In the ancient war, earth-shattering and heaven-shaking, the sky was shattered into six pieces. Several hundred thousand years later, a young man named Xuantian was born in the lowest layer of the world, holding fragments of a weapon in his
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What is cultivation? Cultivators contend with Heaven and fate. They harness power to create a whirlpool, gather energy to form a whirlpool, transform martial arts into a whirlpool, achieve flight through the whirlpool, use life and death as a whirlpool, utilize creation as a whirlpool, merge heaven and earth into a whirlpool, and embody the Great Dao as a whirlpool. The Great Dao is ruthless, watch me seize it directly. The Heavenly Dao is ruthless, watch me use my strength to slay its incarnation. A peerless assassin, a magnificent life, transcending the system, achieving the Great Dao.
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The Aragon Empire, which lasted for over 1,300 years, inevitably faced decline. The continuous wars pushed the empire to the edge of collapse. Despite internal and external troubles, the empire's legions continued their expeditions, tirelessly upholding the last remnants of Aragon Empire's dignity. Allen, a lower-class pauper in Aragon Empire society, became an imperial soldier due to the despicable actions of the Slovaks and an enlistment order issued by His Majesty Louis III - Widen in a fit of rage.
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Qing Chen, the Dust-restraining Heavenly Master, in the World of Gods and Demons, When the devious creatures of the divine realm and the supreme ruling figures of the demonic realm are reborn in another world, along with the addition of demons from the Realm of Kaioshin and the Shaxing, will the Xuantian Continent, where numerous talents from all sides gather, undergo earth-shattering changes? Can the divine and demonic realms transform blades and spears into peace and bring about a revelation for you.
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This is a super rune civilization. Over tens of thousands of years, the path of runes has merged into the daily lives of various ethnic groups. From as small as a needle to as large as a flying battleship, everything is made with runes. Even cultivation level, realms, and battle techniques can be achieved through runes. It is in this rune civilization that the most talented and youngest scientist of the 28
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Please support the new book "Supreme Master of the Campus Belle" where a mysterious young man arrives in the bustling city: as a mercenary king, an individual vendor, and an outstanding student... What is his true identity? The peculiar blood-red amber with a mysterious origin, is it a valuable treasure or an evil curse? The situation is complex, with the close ties of family and nation. Will he stand aside or step forward? Let's see how he manipulates the world and determines everything with just one hand!
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This text is a bit shocking. Reader discretion is advised for those with weak hearts. "What? Say that again. You mean to tell me that you two haven't consummated the marriage yet?" The handsome and mature emperor's mouth dropped open as if it could fit a duck egg inside. For six years of marriage, there had been no offspring. The maids ridiculed her as a hen that couldn't lay eggs, causing great distress to the Emperor, the eunuch, and the Empress Dowager. However, their daughter-in-law had secretly admired the Emperor's eunuch for over twenty years... Should she choose the gentle and considerate Crown Prince Consort or the love-at-first-sight Emperor's eunuch? This story is purely fictional. Please do not imitate.
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There is no battle Qi magic here, only the pinnacle of cultivation called Star Yuan. A die-hard astronomy enthusiast from Earth is transported to the continent of the Stars by a shooting star. Despite originally being powerless, he gradually discovers that his seemingly useless astronomical knowledge is the key to cultivation in this world. "The sun in the stars never moves for thousands of years? What a joke, who told you that?" Can Chuge's appearance break the religious restrictions on human thought? What kind of impact will his astronomical knowledge have on the cultivation system of the Star Continent? As the path opens, embark on this journey of plucking stars together. (PS: At least two updates per day, if there's one less update, the chapter will be shorter by one centimeter.)
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They crossed over, Feng Wuheng crossed over too! After crossing over, others either became princes or heroes. But him? He became a complete waste! Not only that, but he even turned out to be a homosexual! How can one continue to live like this? Facing the strange gazes of others, Feng Wuheng could only grit his teeth secretly: Go ahead and mock me! Ridicule me! Heroes do not need an introduction, and ruffians have no age limit! When the time comes for me to have the ability to be a ruffian, you will all be nothing more than lambs waiting to be
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Yijiang is an ordinary person, but accidentally discovered the mystery of another world. He and many companions came to the gateway to another world. Is it a fate arrangement or a predestined fate, in the end, he must shoulder the mission of humanity's survival and the peace of two worlds, and swear to fight to the death in the spiritual realm, becoming the new king of spirit masters!
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Tang Fei, a high school student who died in a car accident, is resurrected from an ancient tomb of the demonic mound, devouring the spirits of countless gods and demons. A mysterious book called the "Yin Yang Manual" sets him on a journey of cultivation. The deathly forest, a perilous and fantastical journey; ancient god ruins, lost ancient legends; through the passage of time, as gods die and demons perish, only I shall live forever!
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In this fantastical world, the majority of people have a floating book by their side, known as the Forbidden Tome. Each page of the Forbidden Tome can absorb abilities from all living things, whether they fly in the sky, crawl on the ground, or swim in the water... they are all extraordinary. ∝∝∝∝∝ A new book, "Giant Divine Soldier," has been released, the latest masterpiece of the keyboard fantasy genre! Book number: [insert book number], or you can find the link in the announcement section of the public chapter. We hope everyone will come and take a look!
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