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!
Mu Xiqing will never forget the first thing she did when she transmigrated - burying a corpse! And it looked exactly like her! Even many years later, she still shivers at the thought of pretending to be the bride and entering the palace wearing a dead person's wedding dress. But she has no regrets. Because at that moment, she saw him, dressed in groom's attire and unconscious. Since then, she has loved him deeply and passionately.
60.07 Million words | 2022-12-22 13:55Update
The Hua family of the Daqing Dynasty was a prestigious and influential clan. Hua Yi, who held a high position in the court, fell out of favor due to wrongful accusations and was sentenced to have his family property confiscated. All male members above the age of ten were exiled to the northern regions, and in an instant, the century-old family was on the verge of collapse. The youngest granddaughter of the family, Hua Zhi, was just an intelligent and talented young lady usually confined to the women's quarters. Unexpectedly, she was entrusted with the responsibility of managing the family affairs in this time of crisis. Not only did she stabilize the situation and console her family members, but she also utilized her exceptional intelligence and wit to ensure the continuation of the family business. At this moment, the crown prince, disguised as Mr. Wu, came to her side. Together, they embarked on a journey to the distant northern regions to visit the exiled family members and resolve some challenging problems for her. In order to spare her family from the hardships of exile, Hua Zhi diligently earned wealth and built a network of relationships, forming an alliance with major clans in the capital to safeguard their common interests. They only awaited the right moment to seek the emperor's favor and have the Hua family members return. However, just as success seemed within reach, internal and external crises erupted simultaneously in the Daqing Dynasty.
149.69 Million words | 2022-12-19 21:08Update
In her past life, she married the man she was infatuated with, regardless of anything, and indulged in her whims and fancies, paying the most painful price. In this life, she will correct her mistakes, repay kindness, and settle debts, vowing to live a splendid life! Book club: New book 'Resurgence of Graceful Rulan', kindly requesting everyone's continued support~.
114.01 Million words | 2022-12-19 07:23Update
Reincarnating as a human, the pragmatic Qing Dai knew the importance of finding a good partner. She carefully weighed her options, but unexpectedly fell into someone else's "trap." Her lifelong romantic fate was manipulated, along with the next life, and the life after that, and the life after that... ——*——*—— Husband: Upper line——It's okay to deceive, as long as the one you love falls for it. Lower line——Being cunning is honorable, as long as a virtuous wife takes the bait. Wife: Horizontal line——Circle circles, cross crosses. (PS: Besides beautiful women, there are also a bunch of handsome guys who are "delicious" in appearance~~~ Amongst the fleeting admirers, which one shall she love???
69.85 Million words | 2022-12-17 23:21Update
Waking up to find herself transformed into a weak and easily bullied village woman, 'Little Melon Wife', with two adorable little buns by her side calling her mother, Li Xiangli feels overwhelmed. Rolling up her sleeves, she decides to make big money, achieve great wealth, defeat enemies, raise children, and live a prosperous life. However, things take a sudden turn when a war-god prince claims to be the father of her children. A completed novel by Duoduo, 'Fierce Farm Girl', with the usual refreshing writing style. Welcome to join!
280.26 Million words | 2022-12-16 05:07Update
From the legitimate daughter of the Marquis House to the influential Empress dowager. Gu Wanning's life has been full of ups and downs, experiencing hardships and enjoying prosperity. As she closed her eyes, exhausted both physically and mentally, she finally found peace. Unexpectedly, when she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the year when she was thirteen...
272.08 Million words | 2022-12-14 21:24Update
Rebirth, transformed into a little girl, no need to fuss, woke up and already divided the family, with a spiritual liquid and a spiritual spring space! Making a big fortune! Various top-notch necessary equipment! But, can we please have less of it? The child of a lousy father and stepmother is too pitiful! The standard equipment for getting rich by farming! Can we have fewer fields? The environment is not safe! The landlady with all kinds of disasters and troubles is too "peacekeeping"! Which relative, if you're doing well as a prince, why cause trouble? This is a farming novel, not a palace intrigue story! You've crossed the line!
211.54 Million words | 2022-12-13 00:08Update
Just after one night, Zhang Hanqiu was confused. Was it just a long dream spanning two lifetimes that she had made, or were those two lifetimes something she had actually experienced? In this chaotic world where lives were as cheap as weeds, her father didn't love her, her stepmother and stepsister were waiting to inherit the generous dowry left to her by her mother! Hmph, I don't want to fight for worthless men, but if anyone dares to lay a finger on what belongs to me, they must be dreaming! Watch how I skillfully expose your shameful secrets, and make your story widely known!
117.87 Million words | 2022-12-11 18:04Update
The Lantern Festival was going well, but she still had to make a wish to the moon, expressing her desire for a peaceful and carefree country life. Little did she know, the moon really heard her wish and sent her back to an ancient farming family. She wore whatever she had, even ending up in a pigsty. What? Her father was a scholar, but couldn't earn a penny. Her mother could only cry while holding the child. Well, she had to rely on herself. Hiding behind her older brother, she gave him ideas and helped her brothers become successful. Naturally, she also had to choose a suitable and good match for herself, to happily live her country life
160.65 Million words | 2022-12-10 00:43Update
She forgot who she was, but her mind retained knowledge of futuristic technology. Despite her gentle and graceful personality, she wielded the fiercest weapons. Through a time-traveling accident, she found herself in a tumultuous world, becoming the coveted prize of various nations. The mighty General, after great effort, finally married her, and she obediently used her weapons as her dowry. However, this man showered her with love and affection, and years later, she suddenly realized that she had become the Empress... This is actually a sweet and affectionate story about the Empress's growth!
90.19 Million words | 2022-12-06 09:23Update
"Less Handsome Than My Uncle" published as "Thoughts of the Pond Fish", copyright belongs to Ruochu Literature Website, no reprint without permission, otherwise legal responsibility will be pursued. Pre-order address: http://dwz.cn/DFcK A man I have loved for ten years, in order to marry someone else, wants to burn me to death! Before dying, someone descended from the sky and saved me from the flames. "What do you want to do, I'll help you with anything," said Shen Guyuan. "As long as your final marriage is successful." "I want revenge!" Chi Yu gritted her teeth. "I want to make that couple pay the bloody price!" However, despite seeking revenge, this vicious woman still couldn't find a suitable marriage. Shen Guyuan was troubled. He taught her how to seduce men, how to outshine all others, but he didn't expect that she would fall in love with him along the way. "Shen Guyuan, choose between dying and having me," she said. "I choose death," he replied. Chi Yu nodded, obediently putting on her wedding gown. I will use what you taught me to love someone else, so please, don't stand in my way.
49.19 Million words | 2022-12-05 10:56Update
Life only comes once for everyone, with no chance of starting over. Some people go with the flow, some complain about fate, and some live each day earnestly. Cui Keyin, with no chance of rebirth or time travel, lives a life of unrestrained splendor and diversity. Despite losing her parents at a young age, she carries herself with elegance and determination, living up to her reputation as a distinguished lady. Forced into marriage, she manages to find harmony and success, becoming a revered matriarch admired by many. Thank you to You You Qingcheng for designing the cover. Already completed works include "Rebirth: Happiness at the Doorstep," "Rebirth: Business Star," "Fortunate Encounter," and "Fortune at the Doorstep."
113.68 Million words | 2022-12-03 01:05Update
Fortune brings them together, love lasts a lifetime. She is the princess, the orphaned daughter of the former crown prince. He is the leader of a gang, turned nobleman. Qianye thought she was marrying a fearsome bandit, Ding Shan believed he was marrying a vulnerable girl. But from the moment their eyes met, their fates were sealed. Amidst the legacy of their past, Qianye endures hardships, while Ding Shan sacrifices for the survival of his people. Behind the glamour and wealth lies their unwavering devotion. He once said, 'We renounce all debts owed to you by the world.' From this day forward, I will give you the best of this world...
69.40 Million words | 2022-12-01 05:04Update
In her previous life, she suffered from a chronic illness but obtained exceptional medical skills in order to prolong her life. However, she couldn't ultimately resist the passage of time. In a stroke of mercy from the heavens, she was given another chance at life. She was determined to live comfortably and luxuriously... A solitary and forsaken girl, accompanied by her adorable yet clumsy maid, worked tirelessly to amass wealth and aid others with style and class. As for emotions, they were inconsequential; money was the true ruler!
123.30 Million words | 2022-11-27 11:53Update
She, Shen Lingwei, a business genius who walks between the light and dark sides. Ever since the day she was kicked out of her family and ended up living in nightclubs to make a living, the four words "ruthless and cunning" became her slogan. She, Shen Yunyou, a useless and foolish commoner. First, she made a fool of herself by wearing heavy makeup and publicly declaring that she wanted to spend her wedding night with a handsome prince, becoming the laughingstock of the world. Later, on her wedding day, she received a divorce letter, becoming the shame of the duke's manor. Overwhelmed by anger and humiliation, she went crazy and caused a scene in a brothel, only to be pushed down by a woman in the arms of her fiance, losing her life. When the modern her became the ancient "her," everything was completely different. [Seeking flowers, seeking esteemed guests, seeking support, seeking collection. Under normal updates, an additional chapter
134.42 Million words | 2022-11-26 17:48Update
Went out to buy some late-night snacks, but had a stroke of bad luck. Accepted a master from a celestial sect, thinking that I would embark on the path of cultivating immortality. However, with just one comment from the master about our unbreakable bond, I returned home to work the fields. My father's leg was disabled, my mother was frail, and I had two or three siblings who needed to be fed. Looking at our mere five mu of farmland, I, a fool in farming, fell silent in the cold winter snow. Luckily, accompanied by a spiritual donkey and armed with magical spells, my sister, who was no ordinary country girl, would rise to power as a prominent cloth merchant.
132.28 Million words | 2022-11-25 09:11Update
Although she governs the laws of three realms, is she still human? She can get tired, she can die, so she takes advantage of a car accident and transmigrates to ancient times to become a royal consort. She indulges in food, drinks, and pleasures, without having to do anything. No, I say, Your Highness, although we are married, this is our first meeting, please behave yourself. Don't come near me, I can't control my temper...
79.53 Million words | 2022-11-21 11:47Update
The Ji family is a respected family, but not a hereditary one. Ji Anning is a young lady from the Ji family, and her father always treads on thin ice with his official career. The Ji family, spanning four generations, is led by Ji Anning's uncle. Ji Anning has lived in the Ji family for over ten years, watching dramas and performances for over a decade. Now at a marriageable age, she is about to step on the stage to perform the grand drama of life. She desires a perfect match arranged by heaven, yet the eligible women in her family believe that a good match requires plotting and grabbing. To grab or not to grab? To plot or not to plot?
202.18 Million words | 2022-11-19 23:13Update
When she went blind, people in the palace spread rumors that he had personally poisoned her. In the darkness, she fumbled and couldn't distinguish between day and night, couldn't tell morning from evening, and slept without seeing the light of day. In the endless darkness, she could feel someone peeping at her through the window, that person would stand outside for a long time, but never enter. Even when he saw her being stabbed by the sharp corner of a table and curled up in pain, he only watched her faintly from outside the window. "Sister Tanxi, the emperor is so heartless," someone muttered, but she heard it clearly. In the darkness, she let go of the light pink baby's bellyband she was holding in her hand and slowly sat up from the bed. "Indeed, this empress is so pitiful," said Tanxi with a tone full of pity. This beautiful woman, her child died, and not only did the
83.09 Million words | 2022-11-16 06:47Update
Yun Chu spent her entire life as a princess, only to find out in the end that she had been deceived. She thought her grandfather was loving, but it was just manipulation. She thought her husband was talented and stunning, but it was all superficial. It wasn't until her final moments before death that she realized the so-called perfection was nothing but her own imagination and desires. In her reincarnation, Yun Chu said, "To hell with indulgence and pampering, to hell with a life of luxury. Father, let's rebel." Emperor, you take the throne, and I'll be the princess. As for the consort...replace him! Replace him! Replace them all! In her previous life,
150.21 Million words | 2022-11-11 18:27Update
Zhao Guo had a beautiful woman named Taohua, who faced a bumpy fate and married afar to Wei Guo, determined to climb her way up and protect her life. In Wei Guo, there was a handsome prime minister, ruthless and cunning, who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, with no regard for anyone's life. Taohua felt that everyone desired beauty, but it didn't mean her existence should be snuffed out! Shen Zaiye smirked and showed her with his actions - he was not a normal person. "If you're capable, shoot an arrow and kill me and another!" Taohua shouted with her head held high. "Alright, farewell," Shen Zaiye calmly waved his hand and gave the order. The feathered arrow flew past her ear, sending a chilling sensation throughout her body. It was only then that Jiang Taohua realized that Shen Zaiye wasn't joking. He really intended to kill her. "Your life is mine, I can take it whenever I want," Shen Zaiye said leisurely, his gaze fell behind her, suddenly becoming sharp. "But only I can take it!" This is a thrilling story of a battle of wits between a man and a woman, a passionate and intense tale. Shen Zaiye had a hundred ways to kill Jiang Taohua, while Jiang Taohua had a hundred and one ways to make him spare her. The old fox may not necessarily win, and the white rabbit isn't guaranteed to lose either. In this beautiful spring scenery, who will ultimately emerge victorious in this vast world?
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