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.
In the previous life, it was because of cause and effect. In this life, my only goal is to train my own son to become the greatest villain. Then, the two of us will destroy the entire galaxy together! Huh? Strange, what's the deal with this sudden delusion? ___________________________________________ Already completed with millions of words: "Taking Buns to Cultivate Immortality" Ongoing works: "Difficulties of Raising a Cute Child in the Future" and "The Omnipotent Butler" Welcome everyone to join the journey and fatten up! If you like this book, please vote and add it to your collection. Thank you so much!
93.16 Million words | 2022-04-21 14:40Update
The new book "Monster Movie Universe" has been uploaded. Crossing through different dimensions, only to find the strongest chess pieces, using the power of connections to roam through countless worlds! [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a one-star chess piece, "Yue Buqun"] [Yue Buqun possesses connections: Huashan/, swordsman/, disabled/, enlightening teacher through time travel/] ... [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a two-star chess piece, "Qiao Feng"] [Qiao Feng possesses connections: Beggar's Sect/, portable speaker/, dragon-slaying/] ... [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a three-star chess piece, "Uncle Nine"] [Uncle Nine possesses connections: enlightening teacher through time travel/, human race/, Taoist priest/, Maoshan/] ... [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a four-star chess piece, "Godzilla"] [Godzilla possesses connections: monster/, beast blood/] ... The Proud Wanderer is gone, The Legend of the Condor Heroes is gone, Mr. Zombie is gone, The Return of the Condor Heroes is gone, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is gone, The Smiling, Proud and Invincible Youth is gone, Jurassic Park is gone, Storm Riders is gone, A Chinese Ghost Story is gone, Mythology is gone, King Kong and Godzilla is gone, Chinese Paladin is gone, The World of White Snake is gone, Ultraman is ongoing. ... The version of "Chess Player's Battle for Supremacy across Dimensions" allows readers who have never played auto chess to enjoy it.
118.61 Million words | 2022-04-09 04:04Update
This planet is covered by oceans. Humans live suspended in the air, and during the coming-of-age ceremony, all children undergo a fishing test. Those with exceptional talent may become great anglers. In the boundless sea, every form of life has a sacred mission. There are fishes that soar through the sky and dive into the depths, turtles enriched by the essence of heaven and earth, whales that can swallow the heavens and the earth... and countless anglers. Fishing is an art that requires skill. There is an ancient saying here: if you are not fishing, you are on your way to fish.
1,001.43 Million words | 2022-04-08 05:17Update
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
People say, "I would rather be shattered as jade than be intact as tile, for that is the conduct of a gentleman." Why should I be the shattered jade, reduced to dust and trampled underfoot? I choose to be an ugly tile, standing firmly at the highest point, facing the wind and rain without fear, enduring scorching summers and freezing winters, looking down upon all of you, becoming the mud on the ground... A certain woman: Whoever wishes my death, I shall wish their life worse than death! A certain man: Three thousand "troublesome" waters, I will only "marry" a mere ladle.
108.67 Million words | 2022-04-04 02:42Update
The new book "False Song Killer's Diary" with sleeves vomiting blood has been uploaded, it is a passionate legend of a woman, a clash of venomous tongue and hidden deceit! Welcome all kinds of onlookers!!!! ****Strategists, making plans behind the scenes, determining victory from a thousand miles away. She is not a beauty, but beauty is the pawn in her hands. She is not a noble, heroes compete to bow down before her. In chaotic times, she devises countless strategies, exhausts all her schemes, plotting for peace in the world, plotting for a lifelong Chang'an with him. ****
96.95 Million words | 2022-04-03 05:29Update
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
Su Yingying was 'exchanged' and crossed over to become the second young master of the Qin family. Before she could immerse herself in the joy of abundant wealth, what? She had to disguise herself as a man all the time? She had to face the sadistic elder brother, the brawling mother, and the unruly fiancée! Pity her for this seemingly high-end and classy beginning after crossing over; who knows if what lies ahead is a vulgar, melodramatic, and extremely frustrating ending.
44.44 Million words | 2022-03-21 19:56Update
New book released! Title: "Cultivation! My Buff State Has No Time Limit." Dear readers, please collect it! Zhao Jiushen, who unexpectedly became a Devil Fruit ability user, also accidentally ate a Reincarnation Wristwatch, gaining an extra 'black card' in the cycle space from then on.
95.02 Million words | 2022-03-21 17:37Update
The melody flew into the world of rebirth novels, and she thought she was the female lead. But when the female supporting system appeared, she realized that she was just a malicious supporting character to set the atmosphere. But none of this is crucial. The most important thing is: why does the female supporting system keep malfunctioning? As a supporting character with ideals, abilities, and ambitions, her role is to fix all the loopholes in the system! So, without saying a word, she mercilessly beat up the male lead, and then the leader of the Beggar Sect appeared. What the hell? When the female lead found her master, she didn't expect her master to be from the same hometown. Give me a brick, hurry up... When the female lead was being assassinated, Tian Boguang, the flirtatious thief, showed up. Handsome guy, is your crush a nun or something? Even the Divine Eagle Hero joined in
51.12 Million words | 2022-03-13 14:35Update
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
Wu Zetian ascended to the throne. In the ancient city of Luoyang a thousand years ago, the vibrant peonies bloomed in bright red, and the morning sun rose, shedding countless rays of light. Beneath the prosperity, concealed were the bloody battles that unfolded time and time again. Qin Shaoyou arrived, and then he smiled: "Give me a vegetable knife, and I can conquer the world."
185.55 Million words | 2022-02-23 04:07Update
The unparalleled powerhouse, the Emperor Lin Han, perished in pursuit of the path to godhood. Thousands of years later, he reincarnated with the "Immortal Heavenly Scripture" in the same-named youth. From then on, storms and clouds surged as he clashed with countless geniuses of the current era, restarting the legendary path. Throughout the endless heavens, I am the strongest!
1,023.81 Million words | 2022-02-10 04:07Update
"A bag of rice can carry several floors, a bag of rice can carry two floors." "I gave you so much rice, but you want me to wash it." "I washed so much mud from a bag of rice! Not only did you refuse to refund, but you also cursed me!" Above Hogwarts, Kael Grindelwort spoke indifferently, "There's mud in every grain! Who gave you a bag of rice!" Endless light blooms in the sky above Hogwarts.... This book is also known as: [Let the Wizarding World Feel Pain], [Snape's Rescue of Lily], [The Silent Legend of Wizard Duels]. This is a Naruto fanfiction disguised as Harry Potter.
159.65 Million words | 2022-01-28 02:22Update
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
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
New book 'I Cultivate My Body While Others Cultivate Gu', an epic muscle building tale! You capture the Blood Thirst Gua Source and activate the frenzy. The story is set in the world of 'Liaozhai' after a thousand years from 'The Legend of the White Snake' and 'Nie Xiaoxian.' It connects the plots of 'Journey to the West' and 'War of the Ancients,' featuring famous landmarks like Mount Buzhou and Mount Shouyang. Gu Xiuyun travels to a world with a chaotic timeline, where tales of 'Liaozhai' and 'The Legend of the White Snake' are prevalent. What will happen when Nie Xiaoxian, Ning Caichen, and Yingning encounter Bai Suzhen, Xu Xian, and Xiaoqing? At the start, they encounter the Lanruo Temple from a thousand years later. Luckily, Gu Xiuyun awakens a mysterious Visualization of Virtuous Karma that rewards killing demons and ghosts.
113.30 Million words | 2021-12-31 08:27Update
Arriving in the crime-ridden district of Mihana-cho in Tokyo, one can easily stumble upon murder cases with just a few steps. Taking on the role of a righteous light, piercing through layers of fog. As long as I stay ahead with my scientific knowledge, those detectives won't be able to catch up with me. "I have a childhood sweetheart," Sincerity Sakaki said. "Her name is Shiho Mikami."
284.42 Million words | 2021-12-30 08:39Update
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
In the city of Nanjing, by the banks of the Qinhuai River, a humble young man stood at the crossroads of history, where a life of poverty began with an encounter with a wealthy widow. The commoners of the Ming Dynasty had no right to call themselves students, so he had no choice but to start as an elementary school student.
264.36 Million words | 2021-12-20 16:03Update
【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
