Dark historical fiction is a captivating genre that combines elements of history with the dark and mysterious. It appeals to readers who have a taste for the macabre and enjoy exploring the haunting and tumultuous periods of the past. If you are a fan of dark historical fiction and are looking for some gripping reads, this article is for you. One must-read novel in the genre is "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco. Set in 14th-century Italy, this intriguing tale follows a Franciscan friar and his apprentice as they investigate a series of bizarre murders at a monastery. Eco's attention to historical detail and his masterful storytelling will keep you immersed in the shadowy world of medieval Europe. Another exceptional author in dark historical fiction is Philippa Gregory, known for her meticulous research and vivid storytelling. Her novel "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a gripping tale set in the court of Henry VIII, focusing on the complex relationship between the Boleyn sisters and their tumultuous love affair with the king. Gregory's ability to bring historical figures to life and her exploration of power, passion, and betrayal make her novels must-reads for fans of the genre. For those intrigued by ancient civilizations, Steven Saylor's Roma Sub Rosa series is not to be missed. Set in the Roman Republic era, this series follows the investigations of Gordianus the Finder, an ancient Roman detective. Saylor's novels, such as "Roman Blood" and "Catilina's Riddle," delve into the dark underbelly of Rome, highlighting the corruption, political intrigue, and societal tensions of the time. If you enjoy dark historical fiction with a touch of the supernatural, Susan Hill's "The Woman in Black" is a haunting choice. Set in early 20th-century England, this atmospheric ghost story follows a young lawyer who is sent to settle the affairs of a deceased client. As he explores a desolate and eerie mansion, he encounters a malevolent presence that seeks to exact revenge from beyond the grave. When searching for dark historical fiction, it's also worth exploring online platforms and communities dedicated to the genre. Goodreads is a popular website where readers can discover new books, read reviews, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Historical fiction subreddits on Reddit are also a great source of recommendations and discussions about the genre. In conclusion, dark historical fiction offers readers a chance to immerse themselves in the darker aspects of the past. Whether you're interested in medieval mysteries, Tudor dramas, ancient civilizations, or chilling ghost stories, there is a wealth of captivating novels waiting to be discovered. With authors like Umberto Eco, Philippa Gregory, Steven Saylor, and Susan Hill, and online platforms like Goodreads and Reddit, you can easily find your next thrilling read in this rich genre.
Mr. Lu woke up to find himself as the most powerful and oldest demon master in the world, with nine fully wicked disciples who struck fear into the hearts of everyone. His first disciple, the leader of the Ghost Sect, had thousands of demonic followers under his command, while his second disciple, the Sword Demon, would resort to killing at the slightest provocation... Having lost all his cultivation, how would he tame this group of unruly disciples? His senior disciple, Mr. Yu Zhenghai, declared, "I have been unrivaled in my whole life, except for my master. No one shall dare to trample upon me." His seventh disciple, Si Wuya, lamented, "If Master doesn't die, we can't rest peacefully in either food or sleep!" ... His ninth disciple, Yan'er, vowed, "I will always remember Master's words and become a good person." Book club: Welcome to chat and have fun. Introduction is beyond me. Please read the content.
442.01 Million words | 2022-06-08 04:41Update
During the prosperous era of the Tang Dynasty, peace and harmony prevailed throughout the land, with magnificent mountains and rivers, and the Li clan reigning supreme. General Li Jing led troops to defeat the Turks in the north, while Emperor Taizong embarked on an expedition to Goguryeo in the east, establishing his dominance in all directions. Starting anew, they restored the old glory of the empire. Before the portraits of the heroes, Emperor Li Yuan strummed his lute with a sense of melancholy, while Emperor Li Shimin danced gracefully and joyously on the Lingyan Terrace. In the grandest and most spirited era in Chinese history, outside the ancient capital of Chang'an, a young man in humble attire smiled as he gazed at the setting sun's glow upon the imperial city...
329.80 Million words | 2021-12-25 12:56Update
Novelist Ye Xuan, transcended to the divine realm and became an emperor, then unexpectedly crossed over to the Douluo Continent. What? Xiao Wu? My future wife! What? Empress Bibi Dong? My servant girl! Huh? My younger sister? Hehehehehehehehehe! Use your imagination! City of Slaughter? It's owned by my family! Sea God Island? That's where I bathe every day! What? Tang Sect? What's that, a fierce military base with me in charge?...
54.04 Million words | 2022-04-04 09:37Update
It was a hot summer that year, from what I can remember.
205.47 Million words | 2022-12-07 08:48Update
I, Shinichiro Sano, am a traveler with a system. Although the tasks from the system are all strange, the rewards are even more...refreshingly unique. For example, a hammer that can't cause any damage, a scooter that goes incredibly fast, a coat that makes you lose your sense of direction after wearing it, sunglasses that make it impossible to tell humans from animals within a radius of five hundred meters, and so on... What? You're asking how I can live better in this world? Shinichiro Sano chuckles and puts on a disguise: In the world of rivers and lakes, one cannot avoid getting caught. If you want to avoid getting caught, you have to create multiple identities. The more disguises I have, the more amusing it is. I'll be the one waving the flag for the liquor factory. When Shuichi Akai asked Conan how he views the Black Organization, Conan responded like this: The Black Organization? Although they may act violently, they're all good people... Wait, which Black Organization are you referring to?
181.32 Million words | 2023-04-27 23:56Update
Demon of Life, Demon of Order, Demon of Knowledge, Demon of Fate, Demon of War... When various bizarre powers invade, the world is divided into two distinct extremes. Some worship them as deities, walking the earth as their spokespersons. Others choose to drink a strong liquor and raise their hunting guns in the crimson night.
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Returning to fifteen years ago, Lin Yi stood at the crossroads and embraced the future once again. Since we're both reborn, it's only normal to be pursued by admirers, right?
243.25 Million words | 2022-03-09 10:07Update
Introduction: Chu Feng had the privilege of being selected as a beta tester for the world's first virtual reality game, "Immortal Demon". He embarked on a three-month game experience. Just as he was engaged in a three-day and three-night battle with the Demon Empress Tang Shishi, he suddenly received an official notification... The beta test was over and he needed to actively seek death to return to reality. "Damn it, I've been playing for three days and nights and was about to win, and now they tell me the beta test is over..." Chu Feng's mentality collapsed. Since he couldn't kill the Demon Empress, he decided to give her a sneak attack. After learning that she despised men, Chu Feng dropped his sword. Tang Shishi pierced his chest with her blade, and with his last ounce of strength, he gave her a fierce slap across the face before falling into a pool of blood. Returning to reality, Chu Feng felt pleased. Although he couldn't kill the enemy, he still managed to tarnish her heart. Just as he was preparing to wait for the game to reopen so he could rampage, a cold-looking woman broke through the void and appeared before him... Chu Feng: "???" Written by Meng Meng Da Zhong Meng Tong, "Before I Die, I Kissed the Empress" is a free full-text reading work published by netizens. Recommended link: [link]
47.29 Million words | 2020-08-27 18:55Update
I am the strongest. Without further ado, there are already completed novels titled "I Am the Tycoon, Who Do I Fear?" and "I Am the Tycoon, Who Do I Fear?".
261.62 Million words | 2021-11-01 00:37Update
After one dream, the realm of jianghu was no longer just two characters in a book, but a vivid world unfolding before Luhanjian's eyes. Filled with passion for the sword-wielding jianghu, Luhanjian worked hard and passed an examination for a prestigious government position. Time flew by, and ten years had passed. At the age of twenty-four, Luhanjian led a leisurely life, commuting to work while enjoying a cup of tea. Just as he was beginning to lose interest in this jianghu, it suddenly became bustling with activity.
211.00 Million words | 2021-08-10 00:52Update
Every life decision may determine a completely different life path. Choosing the world's richest person could lead to unimaginable wealth, while choosing the wrong path could result in irreversible consequences. However, there is one person who miraculously avoids all pitfalls and reaches the pinnacle of success through a straight path. It's all because of his extraordinary autobiography... "But why do I seem to encounter countless pitfalls along the way..." If you enjoyed reading "The Autobiography I Wrote Couldn't Possibly Be a Tragedy," don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your WeChat groups and private chats!
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Being a stay-at-home dad is a noble profession, a pure profession, a moral profession, a profession that transcends low-level interests, and a profession that benefits the people! Li Yuanba's life in the Tang Dynasty began with being a stay-at-home dad!
232.66 Million words | 2021-02-03 09:04Update
Before the Forbidden City, there are nine layers of gates, Countless officials with adorned hats pass through the Southern Gate. Their hats adorned with palace flowers, faces like the morning sky, The Golden Hall echoes their prestigious names far and wide. Riding horses through the ten-li Imperial Street they go, Revered as the top scholar of the Great Ming, high and low. This is a story of a modern person dedicated to studying in the Ming Dynasty, Constantly striving for progress, his achievements will fill two million words undoubtedly. His character is dependable and trustworthy, Join our reader community and chat to your heart's content effortlessly.
412.88 Million words | 2022-04-01 00:36Update
Ye Lin, the reigning champion of the National Super Brain Competition, was transported back in time to an unfamiliar era due to an unexpected incident. Let's see what unfolds for Ye Lin...
289.63 Million words | 2022-09-01 00:23Update
In this chaotic world of war and conflict, countless people struggle for their survival. Some fight for power, others fight for their lives, and some fight for the world... On that rainy day, Luoyan ventures into this world, full of recklessness and curiosity...
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Once traversing the Douluo Continent, I should have joined the Spirit Hall, fought against Shrek Academy, kicked Yu Xiaogang, married Qian Renxue, become the new Pope, unified the entire continent, and reached the pinnacle of life. But who can tell me why I became Bibidong?
150.63 Million words | 2022-06-19 13:32Update
With the divine catching system in his possession, he traversed into a world of high-level martial arts and became a lowly constable. However, all Lu Qian wanted to do as a constable was to catch thieves and cultivate his martial arts, just to survive in this dangerous world. But how did he end up in the imperial palace while doing his job?
361.97 Million words | 2023-01-23 05:52Update
In the Harry Potter world, while others who traveled there were well-prepared and lived leisurely, poor John, who just crossed over to this magical world, was targeted by a foreign god who followed him. Just as John resigned himself, a magical book system appeared and gave him the means to survive. Why did the no-nosed socket man eat dung fruit with his own hands? Why did the snake in the Chamber of Secrets fight fiercely against a mighty and extraordinary skeleton rack? In the middle of the night, little dwarf Peter frantically sought help, claiming that there was a thunderbird and a phoenix chasing him from behind. The blinding Sun Charm, instant teleportation, indestructible Susano'o, countless transformations of Ignis' arcane, and the ultra-dimensional magic that destroys everything—this is the birth of a legendary wizard named John Anderson! New book: One Punch Man - Monster King (votes appreciated).
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This book is also known as "Thief of the Ten Thousand Realms Treasure System in Douluo Continent". Tang San: Thief, give me back my Eight Spider Lances! Give me back my Immortal Grass! Why can't my Blue Silver Grass awaken into Blue Silver Empress? Xiao Yan: Who stole my different fire! Yan Dan: Whose heart did Fiery Blaze steal? I tried everything to please her, but she remained indifferent! Tian Yan: Father, when will you come back to see me and mother! Li Xingyun: Shouldn't the Empress love me? Er Zhuzi: Give me back my Mangekyou Sharingan! ... A certain blue star corporate slave, by chance, transmigrated to the Douluo Continent and bound a theft system! From then on, he could steal not only treasures and techniques from various realms but also travel through different worlds. (PS: The main world is the Douluo Continent, and later there will be appearances of battles takes place in Great Conqueror, Qin's Moon, Drawing Jianghu, etc.)
131.30 Million words | 2022-01-23 12:20Update
At the age of eighteen, Cui Dake quietly blended into the Forty-Nine City. This world is too complicated, people are made of iron, and rice is made of steel; there's love in the courtyard, a woman under Zhengyang Gate, and a golden wedding... Liang Ladi: Dake has a great figure. Qin Huairu: Dake always wants to ride a bike. Qin Jingru: Brother Dake, teach me not to be so calculating. Ding Qiunan: Dake is amazing. ... Cui Dake felt deeply, we don't lack food or clothing, let's stay low-key!
35.12 Million words | 2021-01-31 00:14Update
Due to an accident, Zhan En found himself in a different world, reborn as the son of a demon king. In this profound and dark realm, he became the lord of the underground city and the heir to the demon king's throne. However, the dangers in the darkness were not only limited to this. The demonic race, also vying for the position of the demon king, and the monsters lurking deep underground posed threats. Amidst adventurers, wandering for treasures and legends, and knights fighting for justice, coming from the surface, Zhan En held a staff in his hand. From the depths of the dark underground, he would bring unprecedented changes to the world. Meanwhile, Klaine, this land that has experienced countless storms, is about to turn a new page.
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