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.
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
The kind and wise parents-in-law, the virtuous and obedient concubine, the good-hearted sister-in-law, the gentle and scholarly husband - such a wonderful family, yet she is the third party intruder, a wicked woman indeed; Well, the path of separation may be long, but she will still strive for a happy and bright future, right? Before the separation, should she continue to be a wicked woman and "bully" the virtuous, or go to the small cottage and become a pitiful and resentful woman? This is truly a question. PS: The female protagonist is the legal wife, so why is she so conflicted? Please read the main text, hehe.
180.73 Million words | 2020-09-09 17:51Update
Heaven and earth merge, the great Dao pure yang. Qi transforms into three pure beings, sword shatters the stars. Inquiring, where does the path of the sword lead? Gods and demons of all realms, mere dogs obstructing the path of the sword. Slay them!
179.89 Million words | 2020-10-28 21:59Update
In the previous life, the so-called blood relatives told her that sacrificing herself for the family's interests was the greatest honor of her life as a woman of the Ren family. As a result, she became enemies with her sister, causing her mother to shed tears and her father to fall under a shower of blood... Reborn in her early years of learning, she was no longer a pawn to be manipulated! With a scheming aunt, heartless elders, ruthless enemies, and hidden arrows in the court... Watch how she calculates the hearts of people, one by one revealing their true colors and eradicating them invisibly! The so-called honor is to protect the safety and smooth life of her beloved family. The so-called honor is to have the heart of one person and never be separated until old age.
174.98 Million words | 2023-04-23 07:13Update
【New Book: The Queen is My Beloved】 Mo Xuewei, the successor of a divine physician, was forcefully sent by her deceitful master to the Central Continent, where she became the useless seventh miss of the Mo family. When the useless one turns into a genius, she becomes astonishingly talented with unparalleled wisdom.
172.80 Million words | 2021-02-10 04:54Update
It was just a trip to the supermarket to buy some vegetables, but why did I end up in the 1970s and became the most despised cousin-in-law by my aunt? I thought I would face a difficult life in the 1970s, with no food to eat after a good meal. Fortunately, my grandpa is a veteran of the revolution, my grandma dotes on her granddaughter, my dad is obsessed with his daughter, my mom speaks harshly but has a kind heart, and my uncles and aunts all treat her extremely well. Not to mention my wealthy stepmother overseas and my deeply rooted biological father. Isn't this the prelude to becoming
170.95 Million words | 2021-11-05 04:51Update
New book "The Forced Split Personality of the Black Lotus Illegitimate Daughter" is now online~ * The little belle can fight, solve mysteries, comes from a good family, has a beautiful appearance, but has a weak body. Everyone says she won't live past her teenage years, and her suitors are becoming fewer and fewer. The young war god has no luck in finding a wife or having children, but he doesn't believe in superstitions. He calculates all the odds and brings the little belle back home. After marriage, the two become an unbeatable team, have children, and their lives are chaotic yet blissful! ... Rumor has it: the eldest daughter of Marquis Bai is infatuated with Prince Yong.
169.35 Million words | 2021-08-21 16:12Update
While other players were still worrying about how to recruit famous generals in the Three Kingdoms, Qin Xiaobai already had powerful historical-level commanders like Bai Qi, Han Xin, Chen Qingzhi, Yue Wumu, Zheng Chenggong, and more. While other players were sighing in the face of heavy domestic affairs, Qin Xiaobai had already acquired peak historical-level statesmen like Shang Yang, Xiao He, Di Renjie, Wang Anshi, Zhang Juzheng, and others. Tremble, players. Watch how I crush you with my all-star lineup. Qin Xiaobai crowed with laughter. "Huh... wait a minute, something seems off. Why is it that all I'm getting are some female characters??? Where are all the famous ministers and generals supposed to be..."
166.44 Million words | 2021-09-24 07:19Update
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!
161.71 Million words | 2022-06-08 16:25Update
What is the limit of private enterprise development? Is it dominating the nation? Dominating the world? Or surpassing countries to become the boss of the world, like the Umbrella Corporation in "Resident Evil," the Weyland-Yutani Corporation in "Alien," the Concordance Extraction Corporation in "Dead Space," the Gentek Corporation in "Prototype," the Vault-Tec Corporation in "Fallout," and the Shinra Corporation in "Final Fantasy"... Zhang Heng's goal is to make his company become a part of these corporations, or even surpass them in power! While most people may not be able to achieve this, what happens when he possesses the black technology of these corporations? Thus, the company known as "Stellar Biotech Company" quietly emerges, monopolizing various fields of social civilization, including medicine, biology, physics, philosophy, at a speed that humanity could never anticipate... Eventually growing into an enormous entity that surpasses nations and monopolizes the technological development of all mankind!
161.60 Million words | 2020-09-10 10:04Update
"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
I am not a villainous merchant. My goal is to pursue a higher quality of healthy life! Due to an accident, Anliang obtained a growing space that houses a miraculous spiritual spring, thus dedicated to the comprehensive development of organic agriculture, catering, and tourism. Anliang is not a villainous merchant, really! The author has completed the +10,000-word "Hacker" and the +10,000-word "Divine Craftsman Lord," with no record of unfinished updates. Thank you for your support.
159.10 Million words | 2021-04-13 12:25Update
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 Yang travels to a parallel world where the technology tree has gone askew. He discovers that apples here have never been bitten by God, the game design philosophy is unbearable, and the retail industry has yet to be impacted by e-commerce... As Su Yang gazes at this marvelous world and his beautiful sister at home, a faint, imperceptible smirk appears on his lips. ...This is a story of using Earth's technology and culture to utterly dominate the world.
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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
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
Over the years, the dormant mentor Narula initiated the revival of the plague; Over the years, the legendary mage Merlin proclaimed the Declaration of Human Rights in the New White Tower; In the first year of Twilight Calendar, the South Wind Circle launched a religious reform worldwide... Roland arrived at the realm of the gods, Farns, in order to prevent himself from being crushed by the wheels of fate once again, he had to firmly grasp the advantage of being a prophet and vowed to become the strongest priest in history. "Twilight is coming, and I have begun to pray -" PS: In short, it is a story of an unorthodox character gradually reclaiming friendship, justice, and love. PS: Not DND, the protagonist is neutral evil, not suitable for those who dislike deviating from the norm. Book club, pass-through verification with the book title~
148.61 Million words | 2021-03-24 03:41Update
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
This is a world of rivers and lakes, vast and boundless! Here, there are the Six Major Sects of Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Kunlun, Kongtong, and Huashan, as well as the Five Great Sword Sects of Taishan, Huashan, Songshan, Hengshan, and Hengshan. The Ming Cult and the Sun Moon Cult stand as two major demonic sects, while the Divine Water Palace and the Shifting Flower Palace coexist as two palaces. The True Enlightenment Sect claims to be the number one sect in the world, and the Iron Blood Gate disciples chant as the number one martial arts sect in the world! There is the Wujue Huashan Sword Tournament,
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【Transmigration】【Fierce】Qin Jinyang crosses the turbulent era, facing natural disasters and human calamities, where the people are struggling to survive.【In the year of great disaster, you gift crops to the people, with a compassionate heart, perfectly embodying the "Sacred Medical Heart Sutra"!】【You forcefully eliminate bandit dens, using thunderous means, providing a safe passage for villagers and caravans, perfectly embodying the "War God's Qi"!】【You overthrow the decadent dynasty, giving fertile land to the impoverished peasants, evolving your own foundation!】【Spirits, demons, gods, and immortals causing chaos, you pierce through the heavens, bestowing favorable weather upon all beings, breaking through your own limits!】... I'm greedier than all of you, but also more generous!...【Already signed the contract, rest assured to collect and read, with explosive updates once published, guaranteed quality】
142.85 Million words | 2021-10-12 02:26Update
Born into a military household, ancestors engaged in lowly professions, living in a poor district... Isn't it quite unfortunate? However, this young lady happens to excel in cleaning supplies! Witness as a modern female lawyer is reborn as an ancient female litigator. Though lacking wealth and influence, she compensates with an array of schemes and a silver tongue, capable of improving her circumstances. Internally, she deals with a stepmother and relatives of the highest caliber, while externally engaging in verbal battles with rogues and tyrants. My goal is: to ascend the courtroom, descend to the detention room, defeat the phoenix, and crush the little cockroach. A certain woman pulls down the curtains and asks softly, "Sir, what would you like me to do?" Also, that person, enough with the nonsense, if you want to chat with
136.86 Million words | 2021-10-10 02:25Update
