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The world of historical fiction is filled with captivating tales that transport readers to different eras and immerse them in rich storytelling. In 2018, there were several remarkable historical fiction novels that captivated readers worldwide. In this article, we will explore some of the best-selling historical fiction novels of 2018 and introduce you to the talented authors behind them.

One of the most acclaimed historical fiction novels of 2018 was "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris. This poignant and gripping story is based on the real-life experiences of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who was imprisoned in Auschwitz during World War II. Morris, through meticulous research and interviews with Sokolov, brings to life the harrowing accounts of love, survival, and hope in the midst of one of history's darkest chapters.

Another standout historical fiction novel of 2018 was "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah. Set in 1970s Alaska, this breathtaking novel tells the story of the Allbright family as they navigate the challenges of living in the harsh and isolated wilderness. Hannah's vivid descriptions and deeply drawn characters will transport you to the untamed beauty of Alaska, while exploring themes of resilience, love, and the pursuit of happiness.

Fans of World War II historical fiction should not miss "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn. This gripping tale intertwines the lives of two women – Charlie St. Clair, a pregnant American college student searching for her cousin in post-war Europe, and Eve Gardiner, a former spy haunted by her experiences as part of the real-life Alice Network during World War I. Quinn seamlessly combines espionage, sacrifice, and the indomitable strength of women in this unforgettable novel.

For those who enjoy historical fiction with a touch of mystery, "The Clockmaker's Daughter" by Kate Morton is a must-read. Morton skillfully weaves together multiple timelines and narratives as she unravels the secrets surrounding Birchwood Manor, an idyllic country house with a dark past. This atmospheric and intricately plotted novel will keep you guessing until the very end.

When searching for the best historical fiction novels, it's also worth checking out popular authors such as Ken Follett, Philippa Gregory, and Bernard Cornwell. These seasoned storytellers have consistently delivered gripping tales set in various historical periods, captivating readers with their meticulous research and compelling characters.

To further explore the world of historical fiction, websites like Goodreads and Book Depository offer valuable recommendations based on reader reviews and ratings. Goodreads' "Best Historical Fiction" lists and Book Depository's curated collections can be great resources for discovering new authors and titles that suit your interests.

In conclusion, the year 2018 offered readers a range of exceptional historical fiction novels, from heart-wrenching tales of survival to gripping wartime espionage. Whether you're interested in World War II, love stories in extraordinary circumstances, or mysteries set in the past, the recommended novels and authors mentioned here are sure to satisfy your appetite for captivating historical fiction. Remember to explore trusted websites and online book communities to discover even more gems in this genre. Happy reading!
Entertainment against Japan, Shanghai Bund Fiction
Entertainment against Japan, Shanghai Bund

Those who offend our mighty nation shall be punished, no matter how far! You dare invade my motherland? You dare harm my fellow countrymen? You dare disregard our ancestors? Then don't blame me, a liberal arts student with memories of past lives, for making you die silently! I will ensure your death is extremely imaginative!

552.13 Million words | 2022-12-10 20:08Update

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The War of Resistance Fiction
The War of Resistance

If the first expedition to Myanmar was not a failure, if the first expedition defeated the Japanese army, if the first expedition managed to defend Myanmar, if China could control Myanmar that year, then would history be rewritten? Would there be a rebirth, following the expeditionary forces to resist the Japanese invaders, trying to turn the tide, rewriting history, reshaping the grandeur of the Han and Tang dynasties, and establishing a magnificent Chinese empire? If you think "Old Stories of the Anti-Japanese War" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in QQ groups and on Weibo!

401.98 Million words | 2020-08-22 12:53Update

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Living in the Ming Dynasty Fiction
Living in the Ming Dynasty

I have recently started a new urban novel called "Special Forces in the City". Please support it! A special forces soldier gets discharged and enters society, but doesn't know how to survive. In order to provide a better life for himself and his family, he can only rely on his own methods. This is not the jungle or the desert; reality is even more complicated. He can only move forward and cannot retreat. But how does he manage to survive in this concrete jungle? Stay tuned for updates!

510.36 Million words | 2021-08-08 05:43Update

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God Sovereign Song Ruilong. Fiction
God Sovereign Song Ruilong.

Detective Di Gong became a legend, and Song Ruilong emerged in later generations! A talented student from the Armed Police Academy, a studious genius with a lifelong dream of martial arts, he happened to travel back in time to the body of a county magistrate in the Song Dynasty. Since then, he applied the cutting-edge crime-solving techniques he learned in the academy to solve cases in ancient times. Oh heavenly skies, grant me another chance to travel through time!

222.27 Million words | 2021-01-13 20:11Update

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The city is full of Yellow Turban Army. Fiction
The city is full of Yellow Turban Army.

Traveling through the Three Kingdoms, joining the Yellow Turbans, starting from weakness and becoming strong, leading the oppressed masses to revolution. Xu Feng wants people to know that even a peasant uprising can be exciting! It can be grand and magnificent. The only question is, can the various warlords hold their ground?

377.33 Million words | 2021-11-15 02:41Update

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Urban: I Became a Rich Second Generation Villain Fiction
Urban: I Became a Rich Second Generation Villain

Wang Haoran transmigrates into a parallel world constructed by urban power fantasy novels and becomes a villainous rich second generation. As a villain, in the future, the girl he likes will be stolen by the protagonist, his billions of assets will be seized by the protagonist, and in the end, he will be left penniless and homeless by the protagonist. Fortunately, it is still in the early stages of the plot, and none of these have happened yet. Wait, the transmigration also comes with a [Super Villain System], which makes him stronger against the protagonist?! Opportunities, girls, I want them all!

271.83 Million words | 2021-01-29 04:28Update

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Teacher Song Fiction
Teacher Song

"Encounter once in a millennium, meet once in a millennium. Thoughts of spring in a night, blossoming in a night!" Joining the military, seizing power, and supporting the imperial cause, navigating amidst numerous beauties, fulfilling one wish after another, leaving behind countless beautiful stories... [Book Club:] New book "Fatal Beauty" has been released, click the link below to enter.

4.29 Million words | 2020-07-15 15:41Update

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The Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival Fiction
The Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival

"The shame of the Jingkang incident is not yet wiped away; the hatred of the loyal subjects, when will it be extinguished? Shen Tuo, a high-ranking official of the Republic, possesses the body of the captured Emperor Qinzong of Song. Witness how he turns the tide, revives the old mountains and rivers, resurrects the flourishing era depicted in the 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' scroll, and restores the Great Song Dynasty."

140.06 Million words | 2022-08-02 16:16Update

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Conquering Fiction
Conquering

In the 26th year of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's reign, a miserable military medic transmigrated back to this turbulent era, becoming a veterinarian. From then on, he couldn't separate himself from this world. Thus, a touching rise of an ordinary man began. He paid homage to famous teachers, recognized heroes, guided the nation, and encountered splendid sights. He led the charge against the Xiongnu in the north, his horse galloping with determination. He went south to conquer the Baiyue tribes, striking like a raging river. However, when faced with a divergence point in history, how would he choose? Would he agitate against the storm in the dark, even though there were millions of people against him? Or would he move with

255.22 Million words | 2021-03-18 08:11Update

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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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The Inhumane Life of the Scholar-Officials in the Northern Song Dynasty Fiction
The Inhumane Life of the Scholar-Officials in the Northern Song Dynasty

This is the era that literati yearn for the most. In this dynasty, literati live an unconventional life without worrying about losing their heads. You can challenge the emperor, spitting on his face, and attend court with disheveled attire without consequences. You don't have to constantly call yourself a servant and sobbingly say, "If the ruler wants the servant to die, the servant has no choice but to die." Instead, you confidently answer the emperor's question, "What is the greatest thing in the world?" with "Principle is the greatest." You also have a group of colleagues who are considered loyal for speaking their minds to the ruler. In this wonderful era, Zheng Lang, who accidentally time-traveled due to an electric shock from a faulty laptop, found himself in a rather unfortunate situation...

203.66 Million words | 2022-09-30 02:03Update

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Sing High in the Flourishing Tang Dynasty Fiction
Sing High in the Flourishing Tang Dynasty

Thousands of officials and attendants head north to Mount Li, while nations from all over the world come to court in the east by the Wei River. It depicts the grand scene of nations coming to court in the Tang Dynasty. The reign of Kaiyuan was another prosperous era after the successful governance of the Zhenguan period. The national power of the Great Tang reached an unprecedented peak. However, amidst the prosperity of music and dance, the empire was filled with internal crises. At this time, a distinguished son of a noble family emerged unexpectedly...

271.86 Million words | 2021-08-03 03:00Update

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The Magician of the Three Kingdoms. Fiction
The Magician of the Three Kingdoms.

The wealthy sorcerer Wang Bao Yu, who was transported to the Three Kingdoms, only wanted to find a way back to modern times. He had no intention of altering history with just a few flaps of his butterfly fan. The three visits to the thatched cottage, borrowing arrows with straw boats, and the fire at Red Cliff were all events he had only read about in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." Determined to follow the course of history, despite his lack of knowledge and skills, Wang Bao Yu unintentionally plunged the Three Kingdoms into chaos, leaving historians in tears... The Sorcerer's Book Club warmly welcomes readers to join!

369.89 Million words | 2021-02-02 20:53Update

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Overlord Qing Fiction
Overlord Qing

He came from a poor background, lost his mother at a young age, lost his father at another young age, and experienced the warmth and coldness of the world from a young age. He entered the official career at a young age and steadily rose to the top. From then on, he indulged in the arms of beautiful women and wielded the power of the world. What kind of person is he?! How did he climb from an unknown soldier to the pinnacle of power in the country?! Why does his family possess immense wealth that can rival a nation?! Why do all the beauties in the world vie for his favor?! Let us open the dusty scrolls of history and step by step, enter the extraordinary life of the last beautiful man in Manchuria. PS: This is a true story hidden behind history. This is a story that is almost like a legend. If you find "Ba Qing" interesting, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo!

141.07 Million words | 2021-09-08 01:44Update

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Reversing Fate Fiction
Reversing Fate

It was a chaotic era, with the world divided into numerous factions. The intense desire for wealth and fierce struggle for power permeated the land. Song Qi, who possessed a pure and upright nature, found himself unintentionally caught in the whirlpool of power and wealth upon crossing into this otherworldly realm. Amidst brutal killings and fierce battles, intertwined with lingering affection and bitter grudges, the legendary celestial book would either lead the protagonist to a tragic and gruesome death or guide him to the ultimate throne of supremacy over the world.

447.38 Million words | 2022-10-29 02:35Update

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Xiliang Iron Cavalry Fiction
Xiliang Iron Cavalry

In the Three Kingdoms where heroes abound and strategists pour like rain, ordinary modern individuals emerge, becoming warlords, and subsequently subduing all rivals, cleansing the land, and achieving an immortal imperial legacy!

208.50 Million words | 2021-03-22 13:23Update

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The era of not relying on family connections Fiction
The era of not relying on family connections

Wu Wei, a college student majoring in landscape design, unexpectedly passed away and reincarnated into the body of a farmer's child in the Iron Age. In order to change his fate, he joined the military as a common soldier. Starting from the bottom, he never shrank back in the face of various difficulties, knowing that no matter the era, one could only rely on oneself.

153.21 Million words | 2023-01-20 21:56Update

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The Overlord of the Turbulent Times in the North and South - Biography of Gao Ch Fiction
The Overlord of the Turbulent Times in the North and South - Biography of Gao Ch

The world, when separated for a long time, will eventually reunite. When united for a long time, it will eventually separate. In the waning years of Northern Wei, the imperial family declined and powerful officials took control. Amidst their struggles for personal gain, the state became divided. From their first encounter to their alliance as sworn siblings, Gao Cheng and Yuwen Tai embarked on different paths in life, gradually rising to become powerful officials in Dong Wei and Xi Wei respectively. They began a fierce competition for power and influence. The overall situation was as unpredictable as swirling clouds, and these influential officials were like pillars supporting the world. Witness how Gao Cheng, the son of Gao Huan, the Prince of Bohai and Grand Chancellor of Northern Qi, transformed from a prince ignorant of court affairs to the Grand General dominating Dong Wei. Observe how Yuwen Tai, a low-ranking officer under the Great Council of the Western Expeditions, seized every opportunity to become the Grand

316.90 Million words | 2023-04-06 17:45Update

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Dishes to accompany the Divine Physician Fiction
Dishes to accompany the Divine Physician

Ai Qiaoqiao grew up by her father's side, learning excellent culinary skills, but she never expected her family to undergo a tremendous change. Her father suffered a severe injury and passed away, leaving her with only a half-page stained with blood recipe and a mentally unstable mother. Accompanying her mother, they carried her father's remains back to their hometown, but on the way, they were forcibly poisoned and left for dead on the side of the road. In the Yan Kingdom, there was a legendary divine physician who was said to save lives with three needles. By chance, Qiaoqiao obtained one of these needles. From then on...cabbage, salted rice, and coarse tea in a clay pot. Midnight, intoxicated by wine, under the moon, the beautiful woman roasts a fish head with delicate

86.64 Million words | 2020-10-03 09:54Update

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Basic Interdimensional Law Fiction
Basic Interdimensional Law

Book Club Group Number: The old version of the introduction has been cut due to its excessive length and is now suspended from a tree.

281.53 Million words | 2022-05-29 03:17Update

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