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.
An oil industry professional travels back four decades and becomes a disciple of the oil king. In this era of abundance, they go from being a disciple to becoming a dominant figure in the industry.
108.49 Million words | 2021-01-15 19:51Update
The largest courtyard in the world is filled with the most gossip; From beggar to servant, from poverty to a nest of trouble; With the fierceness learned from fighting with stray dogs for food, remembering the tolerance learned from being wronged by others; Step by step, observe how the lonely girl, Red Phoenix, blossoms along her journey. **** The cover is passionately made by the dedicated reader, Lián Fēng. Thank you!
203.44 Million words | 2021-08-17 17:29Update
The book has been completed. Dear readers, please rate your satisfaction with the ending on the right side, where you used to give evaluation tickets. With a decree, the daughter of the martial arts leader, Hua Ruchu, was promised to the legitimate son of the general's mansion. Will she follow or not? Hua Ruchu is a wise person, so she agreed. Life in the big mansion is filled with daily joy and melodrama, and Ruchu often watches plays, sometimes participates, and occasionally gets immersed in them, but overall she is happy. Already completed novels include "The Virtue of Books," "A Leisurely Life of a Medicine Doctor," "Rebirth: It's as Simple as Fate," "Flowers and Trees Bring Prosperity," "The Rong Family." The quality of completed novels is guaranteed, and you are welcome to join in!
158.17 Million words | 2021-10-19 02:47Update
Su Qing has always felt that reincarnation is the greatest blessing from heaven. Living an easy, simple, and low-key life is her three principles. In today's society, being low-key is the way to go! You there, stay away from me and enjoy your luxurious life as a rich person! I can't afford it, so can't I hide? However, life is full of surprises. Can she achieve her goal of being low-key as she wishes?
102.83 Million words | 2021-05-01 15:44Update
Riding the cranes with arrows, I control my own destiny. In the dark night, the bowstring surprises, as my delicate hand shatters the world. ***** Elite assassin's soul lingers in the mortal realm after death. Is it a reward from heaven or a punishment for her bloody deeds? Becoming a prominent lady overnight, should she seek further development or sink into a life of luxury? The Mei family, with a century-old reputation and boundless wealth, she thought fortune was on her side, only to discover that the Mei family members are all cursed with a short life! With strict family rules, there is no good life for those with poor academic performance, and even less for those who excel? No problem, she'll find a big tree to lean on. The problem is, who, as an ancient scion, gave him the right to despise her as a mere vase!** Tell a tale of a woman's legendary path, where venomous wit clashes with cunning! Enemies turned reluctant allies cross paths, but who will be the one to tame the other? Welcome all kinds of onlookers to adopt!!!!
100.75 Million words | 2021-08-02 20:03Update
She met him at the lowest point in her life. From then on, the lines between the virtual world of online gaming and reality blurred as he employed all means to keep her by his side. As she fell into the depths of love, she maintained her cool and used her wisdom to climb the pinnacle of life, embracing a radiant and happy future. Ad slogan: Rising from the ashes, she gains both fame and a devoted husband.
150.21 Million words | 2021-12-02 01:36Update
【Weak water of three thousand, a bowl is deadly, beautiful as a flower, a hero bows】The ancient saying goes: heaven envies beauty, the strong are easily broken. Therefore, in life, she learned the first lesson: learn to be low-key and pretend to be weak. She worked hard to dress herself up as a harmless and delicate flower. But by pretending too much, she was conveniently taken home by a wicked man who claimed that fate had brought her to him. Pfft! She will punish him in the name of fate! Dare to harbor ill intentions towards her beauty? Wait to be tormented by her for a lifetime! This is a lighthearted sweet story, with a completed and published manuscript, verified to be of excellent quality. Click on the above author information to know more.
59.89 Million words | 2021-12-18 06:51Update
I want to be a beautiful man. Done, I'll bring you to bed before the sun sets. I want to be immensely wealthy. Done, floors paved with gold and silver, pearls the size of goose eggs. Oh dear, I find this valley too suffocating. Then, choose from a thousand slaves or relocate to a village and receive ten thousand acres of fertile land. I think this girl and that gentleman look good together. Hey, you two, quickly get married as ordered. In truth, I just want my husband. He just returned from outside, with raindrops still glistening on his jet-black hair like dewdrops on tender leaves, and he gazes at me with a serene smile...
41.32 Million words | 2022-01-17 19:31Update
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
Flowers, plants, animals, and insects, all have the potential to transform into demons, drawing strength from the elements and cultivating their emotions and consciousness. Those who practice cultivation in this world either slay demons as demon hunters or tame and utilize them as demon tamers. Meow, Xiao Xiaoyu finds herself in this unfamiliar world, where demonic beasts roam and danger lurks at every corner. clutching her egg tightly, she can't help but burst into tears. Why, out of all the possible realms to be transmigrated into, do others end up in Qing palaces as empresses and queens, while she has to traverse to this ancient era of uncivilized tribes and become a demon tamer? Oh my God, please, just surviving in this place would be considered a great achievement. How can I possibly tame those powerful demons? Egg, let's find a place to sleep peacefully instead...
129.06 Million words | 2021-04-24 06:34Update
The art of being a concubine, where the emperor is enslaved! The struggle in the harem lies not in favoritism, but in the emperor's desire. With the beauty's cunning schemes, they vie to secure the prosperity of the palace and the welfare of the nation. The world is at stake!
52.13 Million words | 2021-04-05 19:47Update
Nurse Jiang Xiaomiao dies and luckily transmigrates into the body of a five-year-old loli in a cultivation world. By a twist of fate, she adopts a cute immortal cat and becomes its mother, a prestigious but bittersweet job as a mythical beast caretaker. Together with the immortal cat, she embarks on a journey of cultivation. Every encounter is the start of a blessed fate, with the kiss of luck leading to deep connections with diverse creatures. Using her nurturing skills, Jiang Xiaomiao grows alongside her adorable cat, cultivating superb divine beasts. Don't forget to read and remember my legendary story. Please bookmark, recommend, subscribe, and reward, or else I will send various celestial pets to your doorstep to charm you.
144.31 Million words | 2020-07-23 14:31Update
Miss Bai has three ambitions in her life: staying at home, farming, and playing games. Unfortunately, she was born with the body of Lin Meimei but a worrisome fate. After exhausting her previous life, she wakes up in ancient times as a poor and fallen peasant girl. With helpless parents, young siblings, and a dilapidated home, their family is still considered outsiders. It seems like she will continue to worry in this life. Luckily, she has a healthy body, a sharp mind, and a system to help her. With a complete family, can she not plant phoenix trees and attract golden phoenixes? However, the miscalculation is that she carries a system that tries to transform her into a well-rounded lady, which adds to her stress. Living next door is a fox-hearted county magistrate who always solves cases in the middle of the night. The pressure is immense. (Black-bellied, sweet pet, system, the success story of a flower in Liu Family Village) Please vote and collect to support! Will update daily with a minimum of one chapter. Kisses~
75.22 Million words | 2023-01-19 19:12Update
If a good heart is destined to be deceived, then she is willing to abandon goodness and turn to evil. If the weak are destined to shed blood, then she is willing to retaliate with violence. In short, this is a story about a modern female psychopath who died in the modern world and was reborn in ancient China during the reign of the Tang Dynasty. She seeks revenge for the original host as the legitimate daughter of the Ming family, while joyfully dissecting the living people she dislikes. In simple terms, this is a storm caused by the legitimate daughter, Bai Qingting, in ancient times.
104.86 Million words | 2023-01-06 18:57Update
My Lord, I swear to the heavens, I only regarded you as a short-term meal ticket, never did I think to become a princess! My Lord, there's something wrong with you, wanting to marry me as a princess? This is not fun at all!
101.20 Million words | 2020-09-04 12:26Update
She is the eldest daughter of the Hou Mansion widow, escaped from her stepmother's clutches, and fell into the trap of a scumbag, unable to rest in peace. When everything starts anew, she no longer depends on others, repays kindness, seeks revenge for grievances, is strong and resilient, and creates an ideal life! Reborn as a strong woman —— 'A fierce life needs no explanation.'
134.56 Million words | 2022-09-09 15:05Update
In her previous life, Lin Wan'er was a tomboy who traveled back in time to ancient times. However, her family perished in a big fire, her parents died, she was divorced by her fiancé, and her uncle and aunt treated her coldly. With people's mocking and gossip, as well as seven younger brothers to take care of, Lin Wan'er felt overwhelmed. Starting anew, Lin Wan'er, with her charming eyes, saw the reality clearly and decided to change her fate. She became the most notorious woman throughout history, seeking a better life, pursuing prosperity, gaining favor from high-ranking officials, challenging the court, pretending to be a 'poetry immortal' by imitating famous poets, writing books, engaging in business, and making money to become a 'business tycoon'. All the stunningly handsome men fell for her, but Lin Wan'er only chose one. PS: This new book is sweet and can be slowly cultivated, but the title is not good, not good. PS: When the evil woman gains power, chaos and fury shall follow...
207.11 Million words | 2022-08-28 21:31Update
Modern woman Ye Jiayao unexpectedly travels back in time and becomes Ye Jin Xuan, the daughter of magistrate Ye Binghuai. In a twist of fate, she is kidnapped by the Black Wind Village and ends up marrying Xia Chunyu, who was once the crown prince but is now undercover in the village. With their contrasting ideologies, the two of them meet and set off a series of hilarious stories. Ye Jiayao employs various tactics and uses her exceptional cooking skills to capture Xia Chunyu's heart through his stomach. However, Xia Chunyu, who lacks a sense of humor, always has a countermove. As they joke and play, they gradually get to know and support each other, eventually becoming a loving couple.
133.00 Million words | 2022-11-04 15:29Update
