A historical novel is a literary genre that combines elements of fiction and historical events or settings. It is a form of storytelling that brings the past to life, often focusing on significant events, figures, or periods in history. This genre offers readers a unique opportunity to explore different eras and cultures, while also engaging them with compelling characters and narratives. One of the renowned authors known for their historical novels is Hilary Mantel. Her critically acclaimed series "Wolf Hall" and "Bring Up the Bodies" transport readers to the 16th century, immersing them in the political intrigue and drama of Henry VIII's court. Mantel's meticulous research and masterful storytelling have made these novels beloved by history enthusiasts and literary critics alike. Another notable author in the genre is Philippa Gregory, who is known for her vivid portrayals of Tudor-era England. Gregory's novel "The Other Boleyn Girl" offers a captivating retelling of the life of Anne Boleyn, one of Henry VIII's infamous wives. Her attention to detail and ability to breathe life into historical figures have earned her a loyal following. If you are interested in exploring more historical novels, there are various websites and platforms dedicated to this genre. Goodreads, for instance, offers curated lists and recommendations from fellow readers. Their historical fiction section provides a wealth of choices, allowing you to discover new authors and titles based on your preferences. For those seeking a broader collection of historical novels, websites like Historical Novel Society and BookBub offer comprehensive databases of recommended reads. These platforms feature author interviews, book reviews, and historical background information, further enriching the reading experience. In conclusion, historical novels are a captivating literary genre that combines fiction with historical events and settings. Authors like Hilary Mantel and Philippa Gregory have established themselves as masters in this field, creating immersive narratives that transport readers to different eras. Websites such as Goodreads, Historical Novel Society, and BookBub can serve as valuable resources for discovering new titles and authors in this genre. Dive into the past and let the pages of historical novels whisk you away on an unforgettable adventure.
Traveling through the late Northern Song Dynasty, the enchanting young widow, the willing courtesan, and the unreasonable femme fatale, all captured! The cunning Lao Zhong, the rascal Han Wu, and the straightforward Yue Fei; the fierce bandits, the wise Da Shi, and the domineering Wu Zhu; the charming emperor, the sycophant Tong Guan, and the greedy Cai Jing; fighting wits and courage, revealing the true colors of heroes! The hearts of beauties, the bond of brothers, witnessing the ever-changing world. Dear readers, welcome to our QQ group. Thank you for the reviews and support provided by the Wenxun Book Review Team.
137.85 Million words | 2023-02-28 12:42Update
There are many definitions of heroes! Most of them end in tragedy! But there are two types of heroes that are quite special, they are known as charismatic heroes and scheming heroes. There are many charismatic heroes in the Three Kingdoms! And there is one scheming hero! How do you survive in the cracks between them? Will you become their henchmen? Unwilling? Then become their opponents! Interesting! Who are the Water Mirror Nine? Who is their leader? If you were to choose one color to rebel and create a flag, which color would you choose? Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple? In the north of Jing Province, there is a river named Bi. In this river
157.28 Million words | 2021-07-27 15:42Update
Unrivaled in the world, renowned as the foremost warrior in the Three Kingdoms, General Lü Bu! A special thanks to fellow reader 'Bloody River' for providing a superfan book club: (Group 1). And a special thanks to fellow reader 'Bankrupt' for providing another superfan book club: (Group 2).
219.51 Million words | 2023-04-22 13:50Update
Three Emperors and Five Sovereigns, Xia, Shang, and Zhou, The ancestors whipped their reins across ten thousand li. Heroic Emperor Wu of Han established his dominance, And the elegance of the Jian'an period swept through. Iron-clad cavalry laughed for a thousand years at the barbarians, While the Trojan horse adorned in robes brought centuries of worry. Separated by white bones, the two shores stand, When will the smoke of war cease its cry for peace? Following the Han and Jin dynasties, through the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Opening the path for the Sui and Tang dynasties, gathering brilliant talents, the struggle for supremacy knows no rest. This is an era more intense than the Three Kingdoms, offering no room for concessions, This is a splendid era that gave birth to the Great Tang Empire. What if this colorful and magnificent history were to encounter some variables? A fortuitous encounter, a crossover through time and space, in a chaotic era of the North and South, Bringing together brilliant individuals, the tide of history ebbs and flows, The Han heritage, revamped through bloodlines, Countless withered bones turn to ashes, and an era of greatness that is beyond measure. The grandeur of the Han Dynasty, displaying its elegance in full!
77.85 Million words | 2023-04-22 14:07Update
Duan Zhong has many famous quotes. For example, I want to time travel. So he time traveled. For example, I want a beautiful woman. So he saw Su Su. For example, I want to conquer the world. So he learned to indulge in fantasies. The bloody and shameless growth history of JP prince...very lewd, very shameless. Not produced, guaranteed completed. Already completed one novel on K. Collecting flowers, not one less! If you have any opinions, feel free to discuss with me: The original old group didn't have much popularity, those interested can join: [group link]
5.91 Million words | 2020-07-08 01:44Update
Ma Chao, due to a small accident, crossed over to the end of the Southern Song Dynasty and unexpectedly became a lowly veterinarian within the territory of the Jin Dynasty. In this world dominated by bandits and foreign invaders, Ma Chao, relying on his identity as a veterinarian, skillfully deals with enemies, fearlessly facing danger with both wisdom and courage. With his own wisdom, Ma Chao carves out his own territory. By chance, Ma Chao meets Xin Qiji and takes control of the Fei Hu Army. When news reaches the capital, he is immediately summoned and suppressed. However, Ma Chao quietly breaks free from the whirlpool of power by relying on a veterinary clinic. No one could have imagined that this small veterinarian is changing the fate of the entire Southern Song Dynasty...
414.18 Million words | 2022-06-08 21:57Update
A Korean prince with an extra set of memories, a time of fierce competition! When he woke up, the Qi Kingdom had just regained its independence, weak and feeble; the Chu Kingdom was just starting to decline, but still held some power. The Wei and Yan Kingdoms had already passed their peak and become second-rate powers. With the powerful Qin and Zhao Kingdoms looming externally, and internal struggles and debauchery, he faced the dilemma as the prince of the weakest state among the Seven Warring States. Should he advance or retreat? Should he live or die? Can he rewrite the history of a ruined nation
179.15 Million words | 2021-01-02 12:17Update
One absurd misstep led Xu Xun, who had finally avenged his enemies, to fall into the prosperous era of the Ming Dynasty five hundred years ago. During this time of peace and prosperity, Jinling was enchanting, the capital city was majestic, the melodies of the Qinhuai River could never be exhausted, and the dances of Huaiyang were endless. Under the harmony of this golden age, the loyal and virtuous thrived while the common people were treated no better than dogs. As a lone orphan, Xu Xun faced numerous challenges in merely surviving. In that case, he might as well embrace his fate and become a notorious courtier. The days of those noble-hearted Ming officials who preached benevolence, righteousness, and morality were numbered!
238.75 Million words | 2022-07-27 06:55Update
Based on the Three Kingdoms' heroes, the imagination of coffee is unleashed. Thus, a humble warrior unexpectedly travels back in time to the household of Dian Wei during the late Han Dynasty, beginning his career of conquest. Playing with tactics, recruiting powerful allies, mocking the northern tribes, suppressing the Yellow Turbans, and taking control of the Sichuan and Shu regions. With his dominant posture, he establishes a base in Sichuan, continuously expanding his influence, and eventually replaces the triumphant Cao Wei of the Three Kingdoms era, achieving the dominance of Shu Han. This is a world where cheating is even more prevalent than cheating, deviating from history but still showing some regard for it. It is a world with endless possibilities, allowing you to witness the
249.90 Million words | 2021-03-08 13:21Update
During the pseudo-Manchurian period in western Liaoning, a series of assassinations targeting the Japanese and collaborators raised high alert within the "Special Higher Police". The note that read "Kill this person, kill in all directions" became the only clue. Who was "Kill in all directions"? Was it the legendary bandit who had supposedly been "shot dead" by the Japanese during their encirclement, Kill in all directions? Or was it Zhang Tao, the refined "Councilor" of Manchukuo and the savior of the Japanese Prince? Perhaps it was the underground anti-Japanese organization in South Manchuria, or the secret agents infiltrating Northeast China for a revival plan! In bustling cities and remote forests, the shadow of Kill in all directions lurked everywhere. When the arsenal exploded, it was Kill in all directions; when a turncoat who had sided with the Japanese was hanged upside down, it was Kill in all directions; and when communist traitors were assassinated, it was also Kill in all directions! When the real bearded Kill in all directions took several shots and remained standing; when Zhang Laicai, the leader of the South Manchuria branch, sacrificed himself; when the entire Liaoxi Anti-Japanese Salvation Army perished while covering the detonation of the munitions ship; and when Zhang Tao and others met their end in a special military train, Kill in all directions immediately assassinated the chief of police. The Japanese finally understood that Kill in all directions was a belief in defending dignity, a totem of this dark land. It was an indomitable flame of resistance against Japan! Let us together enter the sealed realm of the legendary tales of Manchuria and return to that era of the war where blood and fire intertwined!
468.80 Million words | 2021-01-22 08:42Update
Perhaps I am naturally unlucky, often plagued by hardships. Perhaps I am naturally ignorant, unable to distinguish between the warmth of summer and the cold of winter. Perhaps my mindset has gone astray, taking a winding path in life. In my dreams, a colorful phoenix soared into the sky, landing among a sea of lotus flowers. Upon waking, there was the moon, the sun, and a clear blue sky. I looked up, but the phoenix had flown far away. I looked down, greeted by vibrant peach blossoms. The hardest to express is the ever-changing universe. The most difficult to discuss is the unpredictable nature of the world. Spring gives way to summer, and seasons change.
154.96 Million words | 2023-03-24 08:59Update
With the time-traveling of Zhao Haochen, the history teacher from a later generation, Chen Mo, a eunuch in the Ming Dynasty palace, not only gained memories from the future but also possessed something that shouldn't appear in a eunuch's crotch. Is it a blessing or a curse? Some say that the downfall of the Ming Dynasty was not caused by Emperor Chongzhen but rather by Emperor Wanli. Is this really the case? In his book "Fifteen Years of Wanli," Huang Renyu writes, "In the fifteenth year of the Wanli reign, on the surface, it seems like peace has
43.40 Million words | 2021-11-18 07:44Update
Time travel, perhaps, offers ambitious individuals or those filled with regret an opportunity to change their lives and get involved in the grand mission of "building and destroying countries, continuing the rarest of worlds." However, time travel also means no longer having the convenience of seeking opinions from countless wives for personal matters, no more relying on "Baidu" for help with external affairs, no more having "Wan Bao Lu" and "Hong Ta Shan" cigarettes between the lips, no more "Wu Liang Ye" and "Rene Head Horse" liquor poured in the glass, no more handy and cool tool like a "Zippo" lighter to
202.72 Million words | 2023-02-25 20:59Update
This is a story about an ancient scoundrel who is even more mischievous than Little Fish and more cunning than Wei Xiaobao. The whole story is lighthearted and full of laughter. This is my third long-length novel, "Huan Hai Zhu Liu", which is currently being serialized and signed by Fei Ku QQ: SJ.
137.06 Million words | 2021-01-22 08:31Update
In the future, Chu Tianshu, due to being drunk, mysteriously travels through time and arrives in the period of Emperor Han Wu of the Western Han Dynasty. He originally thought that he would live a carefree life like in his past, but unexpectedly, he is chosen by the Mo Family as their contemporary giant. The cultivation of the Hundred Schools of Thought focuses on different aspects, with no unified realm, but the ultimate goal is to strengthen oneself to the point of shattering the void. Thinking that this world is all there is, Chu Tianshu discovers that reaching the level of shattering the void is only the beginning, as a new cycle awaits him. Shattering the void is as deep as the sea, making it difficult to turn back once entered. The infinite cycle and the mysteries of the Hundred Schools of Thought are ent
423.26 Million words | 2021-07-11 12:09Update
Reborn as the Phoenix: The Rebirth of a Common Girl and Her Road to Success, written by Shan You Fusu, falls under the category of urban youth novels. It is a complete work with millions of words and hundreds of chapters.
111.07 Million words | 2022-07-05 21:41Update
I crossed over and became the crown prince, but sadly, I became the crown prince of a fallen country... When the shame of the Jingkang Incident arrived, the prince had to flee Kaifeng. The Jurchens pursued him, and Prince Kang, Zhao Gou, also chased after him. Eventually, he was forced to escape to the northwest, where the powerful minister Zhe Keqiu still held influence... After defeating Zhe Keqiu, he finally took control of the court, gradually developing military strength and economic prosperity. First, he occupied Guanshan and ChuanShu, then he descended south to overthrow Prince Kang, and finally he marched north to defeat the Jin Dynasty... Friends who pass by, please click and take a look. I guarantee it will be thrilling and not disappoint you. In the era of the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties, your favorite heroic figures like Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, and Wang Chongyang are all included, along with a variety of colorful side characters. If you desire the rivers and lakes, they are here. If you seek extraordinary martial arts skills, they exist. Naturally, there are also peerless beauties. Come and take a look, please, (*^__^*)...
390.77 Million words | 2020-11-12 01:25Update
Yumiao, a former circus performer, fell from a swing in mid-air and when she opened her eyes again, she had transformed into a red carp. Despite its theatrical life, the good thing was that she had strong teeth and could bite anything into pieces, making everything delicious. Little did she know that she accidentally swallowed the Ghost Hand Prince's Fire Cloud Pearl and almost damaged something important on the prince's body, which led to a conflict between them. In order to escape the fate of being killed for the pearl, it was necessary to have a conversation with the prince. Hopefully, he would accept her now that she had transformed back into a human form. However... why was her body human while her head remained that of a fish? Would the prince accept her like this? The Ghost Hand Prince looked at her disdainfully and said, "Foolish fish." Yumiao retorted, "Ghosty Paws, my prince." The Ghost Hand Prince raised an eyebrow and said, "Say it
76.29 Million words | 2022-12-19 15:25Update
[Winner of the Historical Web Novel Award - Contest Entry] Qian Duo was reborn in the Tang Dynasty, born into the wealthy Qian family known for their immense wealth. However, Qian Duo grew up poor, never having experienced a life of luxury. His uncle enjoyed drowning himself in alcohol, his other uncle was a Robin Hood-like figure, robbing the rich to help the poor, and his father had a knack for understanding people's motives. Qian Duo was taught the ways of Daoism by the Nine Suns Immortal from Mount Longhu and learned Buddhism from the Master who had traveled to Tianzhu. He acquired knowledge in the three teachings of Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. From here, Qian Duo
251.31 Million words | 2022-05-10 07:23Update
【Short Version 1】: Rather bear the blame than put it on others. 【Short Version 2】: I will take care of your wife, don't worry about her. ... As the wheel of history turns, sometimes the front wheel stops while the back wheel takes over - causing things to go off track. Wu Fan finds himself transported to a parallel universe, five hundred years after history was altered by Dong Zhuo. It's now the era of the Sui Dynasty and he is unfortunately a low-ranking official known as a "palace eagle dog". Thus begins his story. PS: (50 updates on the first day of release, are you ready?) PS: The previous summary was too long, here's a new one.
167.30 Million words | 2022-01-13 07:09Update
