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Romantic Historical Fiction: Bringing the Past to Life

If you are a fan of both love stories and history, then romantic historical fiction is the perfect genre for you. This captivating genre combines the allure of romance with the rich backdrop of the past, immersing readers in a bygone era while keeping them captivated with tales of forbidden love, passion, and adventure.

When it comes to romantic historical fiction, there are several notable authors whose works have garnered widespread acclaim and captured the hearts of countless readers. One such author is Diana Gabaldon, renowned for her Outlander series. Taking readers on a time-traveling journey through 18th-century Scotland, Gabaldon expertly weaves together romance, history, and fantasy in a way that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Another highly regarded author in this genre is Philippa Gregory. Her novels, such as "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The White Queen," shed light on the turbulent times of the Tudor era, exploring the lives of powerful women and their tumultuous relationships. Gregory's ability to combine historical accuracy with compelling storytelling brings the past to life in a way that both history buffs and romance enthusiasts can appreciate.

If you're looking for recommendations beyond these well-known authors, there are numerous hidden gems waiting to be discovered. "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons is an epic love story set against the backdrop of World War II Russia. This emotionally charged novel follows the lives of two star-crossed lovers as they navigate the hardships of war.

For those who prefer a touch of mystery, "The Tea Rose" by Jennifer Donnelly is a romantic saga set in Victorian London. It tells the story of a young woman's journey from poverty to success as she battles against adversity and finds love along the way.

To delve deeper into the world of romantic historical fiction, there are several websites and book communities dedicated to this beloved genre. Goodreads, for instance, offers an extensive collection of user-curated lists and reviews, allowing you to discover new titles and join discussions with fellow readers.

In conclusion, romantic historical fiction provides the perfect blend of love, passion, and historical settings. Whether you're drawn to tales of knights and ladies in medieval times or yearn for the intrigue and romance of the Regency era, there is a wealth of captivating novels waiting to transport you to a different time and place. So pick up a book, immerse yourself in a world of love and history, and let your imagination run wild. Happy reading!
Elegant Gate and Fragrant Blossoms Fiction
Elegant Gate and Fragrant Blossoms

Sands scorching in the wilderness, remorse gnawing at my heart, The sound of war echoing with swords and horses, tears shed in a startled night dream. Outside the window, a lonely moon hangs in the empty night, its coldness like water. Once prosperous, now fallen with a sigh, my homeland lost forever! Countless thoughts, a long sigh, only the sound of cold rain and the east wind breaking. I only wish that when I return, I can cleanse myself and redeem my sins... Fang Yage, the Princess of Anning, experienced the destruction of her country and the loss of her family. After dying, she is reborn at the age of thirteen, in the prime of her youth... In her previous life, despite being gentle and virtuous, all she got in return was the death of her loved ones and the shattering of the dynasty! In this life, even if she embarks on a path of bloodshed, she is determined to keep her family safe and prevent those insignificant people from coveting the vast mountains and rivers that belong to her uncle. When all is

120.44 Million words | 2023-06-30 02:24Update

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Field of Vermilion Beauty Fiction
Field of Vermilion Beauty

Awakening from a dream of white grass and red flowers, Zhu Yan finds herself inexplicably transported to a small village in Jiangnan. Her memories of studying medicine are intact, but she can't recall anything else. Faced with an unknown dynasty and difficult circumstances, she relies on the fragments of her memory to practice medicine and sell herbal remedies, gaining fame in the process. With her keen mind and skillful hands, her presence and the aroma of medicinal herbs not only stir up the entire village but also unearth her hidden extraordinary background. She regrets it deeply, but now, she can't escape. This story is not about farming but about practicing medicine! The original author misunderstood the categorization, so feel free to leave if you entered by mistake, or stay to witness the medical practices and power struggles. Fictional setting! Fictional setting! Fictional setting! That's important to emphasize three times!

74.93 Million words | 2023-06-29 08:30Update

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Doing Evil for the Empress-Consort Fiction
Doing Evil for the Empress-Consort

"Father, I don't want to marry a woman who has lost her chastity before marriage and is also foolish!" Su Qingyu's husband openly refused to marry at the wedding banquet, and his attitude was resolute! "Fool, are you pretending to be foolish!" Staring at her sister who had almost made her lose her chastity and who had been bound by someone, Su Qingyu from Zuiyue Tower burst into laughter when she saw her sister nakedly hanging at the city gate. But just then, her husband's voice appeared behind her, and the foolish consort was exposed! "So my little fool, you're not really foolish. Pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger, little fool, do you want to eat a wolf? There's a wolf here, do you want it?" Inside the room, the husband who openly refused to marry shamelessly kept pestering her to have a child. Eight or nine out of ten things in life don't go as planned, and in Su Qingyu's life, she hoped to be widowed! The procrastinator's new book has finally arrived. Immortal baby, please give me your recommendations, anticipation, collections, and rewards. Muah! QQ Group: [group number], WeChat Official Account: Weiqingwan, Completed Works: "Rebirth in the Coffin: The Empress's Counterattack" [link], Rested Husband: [link], Completed Friend Works: "The Unexpected Ex-W

113.10 Million words | 2023-06-29 07:51Update

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The glory of the capital city sparkled. Fiction
The glory of the capital city sparkled.

Reborn into the noble family of the capital, where the wicked uncle held power, how difficult were the days for the lonely girl and her weak younger brother living under someone else's roof? In this brand new dynasty created by the reborn, the era of inventing and exploring foreign lands under the conqueror's rule had become a thing of the past. Chen Lanman thought that taking charge and arranging marriages would bring her peace of mind, but the troubles continued to arise. Since the predecessors had already made a grand entrance, why not be low-key and silently make everything better?

193.76 Million words | 2023-06-28 17:58Update

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Recognizing a beautiful person by their fragrance. Fiction
Recognizing a beautiful person by their fragrance.

Also known as "A Wisp of Incense, Defying Yin and Yang". The first thing she saw upon waking up was her own coffin. As the daughter of the Ministry of Personnel's Chief Secretary's mansion, she had been regarded as a madwoman and sent to live with her third uncle since she was young. It had been ten years since then. She lived in poverty, ignored by everyone. In the past, she was oblivious to possessing strange yin-yang dual pupils that could decipher the secrets of the heavens. But after waking up from the coffin, her mind inexplicably gained troubling memories, as well as knowledge of making incense. With rare and exotic fragrances at her fingertips, the noble families competed to win her favor. Who had once whispered in her ear, promising never to abandon her in

207.75 Million words | 2023-06-27 02:56Update

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A Glance at the Kingdom Fiction
A Glance at the Kingdom

In the twenty-third year of Chuyuan, in April, Emperor Jing of Chen passed away. The feudal lords ruled in chaos and powerful families took control. In the third year of Yong'an, General Ye Yi led an army to fetch back the young emperor and moved the capital to Yunzhou. In April, he was appointed as the prime minister. One person above ten thousand, he selected new officials and sent an appointment letter to the second young master of the Gu family in Yunzhou. The second young master of the Gu family was only fourteen years old, gentle, courteous, and exceptionally talented. Yet, only he knew his true identity beneath others. Damn it! How can I take office if I'm actually a girl? You already have my elder brother as a hostage, isn't that enough for you? 'Second Young Master' Gu Che rolled his eyes in the courtyard, knowing well that Ye Yi had the appearance of a wolf and would definitely rebel and usurp the throne one day. You want this young lady to join you in rebellion? Dream on. The art of ruling a kingdom, in times of chaos, entangles with the schemes of a beautiful woman..

90.94 Million words | 2023-06-26 15:59Update

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The Arrival of Fengyi Fiction
The Arrival of Fengyi

In the largest courtyard in the world, there are the most rumors; from a beggar to a slave, from hunger to a den of gossip. With the fierceness learned from competing with vicious dogs for food, and the tolerance learned from being deceived by others, step by step, watch the lonely girl Fengyi blossom at every step.

203.44 Million words | 2023-06-25 06:34Update

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A Woman's Charm is Valued Fiction
A Woman's Charm is Valued

On her wedding day, the hall was filled with a bloody spectacle. Wei Ziyi never expected that the foster daughter her father cherished would betray the entire General's house. And her fiance himself would personally wipe out her family! When she opened her eyes again, the once illustrious noble daughter of the General's house had become an ignored illegitimate daughter of a Marquis. Her grandmother was rough, her birth father cruel, and her mother passionate but too straightforward, unable to resist the tears of a delicate and weak woman. One after another, strange and extreme characters appeared, and conspiracies and tricks followed in succession. The seemingly simple noble mansion was fraught with deep waters. With a cold and disdainful smile, since fate gave her a chance to start over, she would seek revenge for her grievances, repay her resentments! She just didn't know when her mother and brother, of this lifetime, would hold her in the palm of their hands and cherish her; and there was one person, who possessed boundless talent and held the whole country, just to see her smile again.

86.25 Million words | 2023-06-24 13:38Update

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Sweet Garden Paradise Fiction
Sweet Garden Paradise

Yuan fell from a modern life of abundance into an ancient rural household with limited resources, and surprisingly, she was overjoyed. Can you guess why?

163.58 Million words | 2023-06-21 13:22Update

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The Duke's Concubine from Another Era Fiction
The Duke's Concubine from Another Era

Su Yi, a woman from modern society, crossed over to a unfamiliar era, where she was abandoned by the prince. Let's see how she can stand on her own and make people across the nation look at her with admiration.

56.89 Million words | 2023-06-20 08:36Update

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Marriage Scheme of a Noble Lady Fiction
Marriage Scheme of a Noble Lady

Recommendation: Red Bean's new book "Golden Chamber, Jade Hall" (http://www.ruochu.com/book/). A time-traveling protagonist who reincarnates as the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household, with the added bonus of past memories. Gu Yuehua accepts it with some unease, but before she can fully adapt to this new identity, various clowns start popping up one after another. First, the crown prince from her previous life, who caused the demise of her previous self and her family, points at her and curses her as a despicable woman. He ends up getting knocked unconscious by a teapot thrown by her. Then her cousins from the same family come to provoke her, only to be defeated by her elegant words. From then on, Gu Yuehua, who was once gentle and virtuous, is labeled as a shrew. Well, if she's a shrew, how much is her reputation worth? She should focus on protecting her sister

251.77 Million words | 2023-06-16 02:42Update

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The scent of rice flowers in the countryside gate. Fiction
The scent of rice flowers in the countryside gate.

On Singles' Day, she complained after having too much to drink, wishing that heaven would send her a true love. But hey, there's no need to play around with her like this! She doesn't need a bunch of brothers and sisters like African refugees just because she doesn't have a perfect match! Life is so difficult, how can she bear such a heavy responsibility? In order to feed her whole family, she can only start a farming life with a group of little ones. But those people, there's no need to be so infatuated with her! She's just a village girl after all. What should she do with this late arrival of fate?

153.83 Million words | 2023-06-15 20:35Update

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Laughing spring breeze Fiction
Laughing spring breeze

"The Spring Breeze" has a turbulent and thrilling plot that captivates the heart. It is a superbly written novel created by the author, Yi Mei Tong Qian. Penfun Pavilion offers free access to the latest refreshing and clean chapters of "The Spring Breeze" for online reading.

33.09 Million words | 2023-06-15 13:21Update

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The Poisonous Legitimate Daughter, Don't Mess With the Third Miss Fiction
The Poisonous Legitimate Daughter, Don't Mess With the Third Miss

The Third Miss is known far and wide for her eccentricities. Rumor has it that she is foolish, dumb, and ugly... They say she couldn't read at six, couldn't compose poetry at eight, and couldn't recognize the way at ten... Yet she managed to win the favor of the prince, who dotes on her with arrogance and wickedness. She never refuses, always smiling carefree and fearless. Reborn through trials and tribulations, natural selection favors her, and she is worthy of his favor. She is willful and cunning, but always cautious, as he shields her from the world. A notorious empress is born, see how she turns the court upside down, donning a sheepskin in public and claws behind closed doors... She may pretend to be foolish and dumb, but she is actually incredibly intelligent. She may act ignorant, but she is gifted with extraordinary talent. Yet only in his presence does she reveal her true self. She can manage the kitchen, rule the halls, and oversee the mansion with abundant wealth. She employs her tactics, strategizes in secrecy, and most of all, she has no regrets as she remains beloved by him till old age.

221.79 Million words | 2023-06-15 02:27Update

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Lady Fiction
Lady

In the early days of the country's founding, a prosperous era returned, and various types of young ladies gathered together, dancing in competition for beauty. Among the ladies, she was the proud one, relying on her extraordinary talent and beauty, standing out among the crowd. After marriage, she became a pampered wife, marrying a perfect husband, and living a sweet life. In conclusion, who is the one with discerning eyes? Is it me or you? In daily life, there are legitimate daughters, illegitimate daughters, and stepdaughters - an abundance of women. Rebirth, time travel, and special abilities - there are all kinds of them. Non-player characters vary in intelligence, with both formidable opponents and useless teammates. Human nature is complicated, and tasks are hidden. Female lead: ...seeking survival, seeking breakthroughs, seeking mercy. Male lead: ...wife, come to me quickly. Friendly reminder, this story follows a sweet and doting theme, with cool and refreshing elements, and a minimized number of brainless supporting female characters.

112.30 Million words | 2023-06-04 13:16Update

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Nine-fold brocade Fiction
Nine-fold brocade

In my second life, I hide my extraordinary talents and live in the countryside, waiting for the right time to seek revenge. Unfortunately, even in a humble farming family, drama never ceases. To survive, one must be ruthless. As I deal with troubles, I think of enjoying a cup of tea and pondering my next move. Unexpectedly, I become the fallen young lady of the prestigious Lin family. I couldn't care less, but they insist on finding me a match. Ignoring their ignorance, I resort to cunning to seek tranquility. Little did I know, it became quite a spectacle for others. Confronting a face that seems to smirk with a hint of annoyance, I sigh inwardly. Mind your own business! The ancients surely knew

321.12 Million words | 2023-06-02 21:50Update

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The fragrance of rice flowers lingers for ten miles. Fiction
The fragrance of rice flowers lingers for ten miles.

Others travel through time and become princesses or ladies, but why do I end up being a maid? Not only am I a maid, but also a maid in the servant's quarter. Young master is already engaged. Isn't this giving the future mistress a hard time? Oh my, how unlucky I am. In this household, the young master is poor, the young mistress is poor, the maids are poor, and the servants are poor. Everyone is so poor that we can't even afford to eat! Should I find another place to travel through time again? Yuanfang, what's your opinion on this time travel situation? If we have traveled, then let's find peace with it. Alright, alright, I will take responsibility for being beautiful and earn money to support the family!

88.26 Million words | 2023-06-02 07:33Update

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Spring in Jinling Fiction
Spring in Jinling

Zhou Shaojin was reborn. In her previous life, her cousin Cheng Lu betrayed her and was naturally struck out. But she still had many other cousins, like Cheng Xu, Cheng Yi, and Cheng Ju... This is a story that I must tell about the Cheng family!

187.80 Million words | 2023-06-02 06:00Update

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The Legitimate Spring Fiction
The Legitimate Spring

The Jiang family has a daughter named Yurao, who is beautiful and gentle. Yurao never expected that her efforts would end in failure, with her husband's betrayal, her sister's provocation, and the killing of the infant in the cradle. She regrets deeply and wishes that she could start over again. She is determined to change her destiny. Yesterday's events, like yesterday's death; today's events, like today's rebirth. Upon being reborn, what path will she choose?

82.29 Million words | 2023-06-01 03:43Update

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The spoiled noblewoman has the best fate. Fiction
The spoiled noblewoman has the best fate.

【Clean and Pure, Sweet Pet, Foodie, Daily Life, Easygoing and No Angst】 Chu Yu was just a plain office worker in her previous life, with no outstanding talents to speak of except for her insatiable appetite. One day, she transmigrated into the short-lived consort of Prince Yongzheng, Ulanara, who not only failed to receive favor but also couldn't raise her only child in history... Since life is short, why not indulge in pleasures? In this life, she only has two goals: to indulge in delicious food and gaze upon handsome men. What? The handsome men come with a golden thigh? Then she must hold on tightly to

304.31 Million words | 2023-05-30 04:16Update

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Axia Fiction
Axia

She was originally a wealthy young lady of modern times, who never experienced any hardships. However, she crossed over to an impoverished family in ancient times. How will she change the lives of herself and her family? ~~~~~~ She said, 'I will never fall in love with anyone in this lifetime.' He said, 'Axia, if I can make you call my name even in your dreams, I would be willing to die...' This book updates at least once a day, with a minimum of xxx words. Seeking pink readers, seeking recommendations! Completed novel: 'Rebirth of a Wealthy Daughter-in-law'. A sister story of Axia, about the story of Axia's past life!

87.88 Million words | 2023-05-29 05:44Update

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