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Historical Fiction: Exploring the Fascinating World of Fictional History

If you have a passion for both history and gripping storytelling, historical fiction is a genre that will undoubtedly capture your imagination. This popular literary category seamlessly weaves together fictional narratives with real historical events, allowing readers to dive into the past while being entertained by compelling characters and captivating plotlines.

One of the most celebrated authors in historical fiction is Philippa Gregory. Known for her meticulously researched novels, Gregory has gained a loyal following with works such as "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The White Queen." Her ability to transport readers to different eras, whether it's the Tudor dynasty or the Wars of the Roses, is truly remarkable.

Another standout in the historical fiction genre is Bernard Cornwell. With his beloved series like "The Last Kingdom" and "Sharpe," Cornwell intricately brings historical settings to life through his vivid descriptions and thorough understanding of the time periods he explores. From medieval England to the Napoleonic Wars, his novels provide an immersive experience for history enthusiasts.

If you're looking for a broader range of historical fiction novels, there are numerous websites dedicated to recommending and reviewing these enchanting stories. Goodreads, for example, offers a vast collection of user-generated book lists and ratings. Simply search for "best historical fiction novels" to uncover a treasure trove of reading suggestions.

For fans of specific eras, websites like Historical Novel Society can be a valuable resource. With their comprehensive reviews and recommendations, you can easily find historical fiction novels that delve into specific time periods or regions of interest.

If you're enthusiastic about joining a community of fellow historical fiction enthusiasts, consider joining online book clubs or forums. Websites such as Reddit and Goodreads host active communities where members share their favorite historical fiction reads, discuss plot twists, and eagerly wait for upcoming releases.

In conclusion, historical fiction offers a unique blend of gripping narratives and historical accuracy. Whether you're a fan of Philippa Gregory's Tudor tales or Bernard Cornwell's action-packed sagas, this genre has something to offer every reader. Explore the captivating worlds of historical fiction, immerse yourself in the magic of the past, and let the pages of these novels transport you to a different time. Happy reading!
Beautiful Countenance in Flourishing Times Fiction
Beautiful Countenance in Flourishing Times

Reborn in the Great Xia Empire, Sheng Siyan may appear harmless like a little white rabbit, delicate and easy to manipulate. Little do people know, she is actually a cunning and clever little fox who never loses. When it comes to choosing a spouse, the little fox naturally has a discerning eye. And so, Sheng Siyan realizes that she has been fortunate enough to pick a husband who brings his own invincibility halo to the table... O(∩_∩)O Haha, life is now enjoyable. Husband, you go engage in battles, I'll enjoy the blessings and comforts! Husband: =_= Isn't engaging in battles a woman's battlefield, my lady? You're being unfair... ——*——*——*——*—— A certain author has completed a trilogy of ancient-style novels: "Coldness of Smoke and Water," "The Rules of Reborn Space," "Walking Hand in Hand with You." There is also a completed fantasy martial arts and mystery novel "Replenishing the Sky Chronicle." And lastly, a completed lengthy historical romance novel "The Handbook for the Original Consort." Quality assured, feel free to jump into any of these stories. O(∩_∩)O

245.30 Million words | 2022-01-24 06:29Update

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The Tender Lady's Medical Scriptures Fiction
The Tender Lady's Medical Scriptures

Cheng Jiaoniang's foolish illness has healed, but she still feels like she is and is not Cheng Jiaoniang. Strange memories have arisen in her mind. As the abandoned daughter of the Cheng family, she has to return to the Cheng family. However, she has come to regain her memories, not to be bullied and looked down upon. ************************* Cover, produced by Mushuiyou~

219.45 Million words | 2023-05-20 03:35Update

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Nine Layers of Purple Fiction
Nine Layers of Purple

Dou Zhao felt that she might not live much longer. These days, she often dreamt of returning to her childhood, sitting under a pergola covered in purple wisteria, swinging her chubby little legs while a plump wet nurse fed her like a dumpling... But what kind of differences would there be in her life if she really went back to her childhood? "Nine Layers of Purple" tells the story of a rebirth! ※ Unless there are special circumstances, updates will be posted around midnight every night! Completed works: "Harmony is Valuable," "Troublesome Times," "Guide to Being a Concubine," "

169.09 Million words | 2020-11-06 14:58Update

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Good things come to those who wait. Fiction
Good things come to those who wait.

People are often oblivious to the many individuals who guard what is so crucial to them, only realizing its significance when it is lost. Shen Muqing's future is thus concealed within the invisible threads of destiny and the fated individuals no one can see.

96.57 Million words | 2022-02-10 07:31Update

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Rebirth of the Female General Star Fiction
Rebirth of the Female General Star

It is an old saying: "Generals come from the west, statesmen come from the east." Heye is a natural-born military genius. She is a substitute for her older brother, having fought on the battlefield for many years, pacifying the Western Qiang and establishing order in the southern barbarian lands. However, she achieved her military accomplishments and retired from service just as her older brother, who is of the same clan, recovered from illness. She got married. After marriage, she did not receive the affection of her husband and was afflicted by a strange illness, causing her to lose her sight. A beautiful concubine stood before her and spoke gently: "The medicine that caused your blindness was personally sent by the elders of your clan. Only a dead person would not reveal the secret. By staying alive, you are a tremendous threat to them!" As a renowned female general and heroine, she met an absurd fate, dying at the hands of an ignorant and jealous woman in her husband's residence. How ridiculous! When she woke up, she found herself in the position of a colonel's daughter in a training camp, weak and pampered, full of youthful exuberance. They wanted my achievements, they wanted my life, they wanted my soldiers, they took advantage of my emotions! In this second chance, she vowed to reclaim everything she had lost. Gathering the world's attention, she would be crowned as a beauty and dominate the nine provinces! As vast as the ocean is the military camp, and so it begins - she encounters her nemesis from her past life, that young general who was known for "pointing his spear, astonishing the world." A fierce female general and an explosive wolf-like young man, bound by their roles as dual generals. Please support the original work. Cheers~

129.39 Million words | 2021-12-17 06:01Update

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heavy makeup Fiction
heavy makeup

In her previous life, she, as the legitimate granddaughter of the main branch, died a miserable death after wandering outside the family. In this life, she leaned against the soft couch and looked at the current powerful official kneeling in front of her. With a cold flick of her fingertips, a speck of rouge splattered. "It's too late, Third Uncle." A true expert in household power struggles should devour people without leaving a trace and kill without shedding blood. From being the eldest daughter of an unmarried widow to the glamorous and prestigious ceremonial makeup, it relied not only on a stroke of luck, but also on a keen eye! There is already a completed book called "The Lady's Style". Welcome everyone to jump into the new or old stories together!

137.45 Million words | 2023-02-25 16:52Update

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Intrigue Fiction
Intrigue

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

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Rebirth of the Venomous Consort in a Noble Family Fiction
Rebirth of the Venomous Consort in a Noble Family

The legitimate daughter of the noble family, she was virtuous and gentle. She foolishly fell in love with the Crown Prince and ran away with him. For six years, she assisted him and eventually became the Empress. Accompanying him in building a prosperous nation, she faced dangers and became a hostage in another country. After five years, she returned, only to find no place for her in the harem. The beauty in his arms smiled brightly, saying, "Sister, the country is settled, you should also step down." Her daughter died tragically, the Crown Prince was deposed. The Shen family was engulfed in loyalty and martyrdom, with no one spared. In an instant, the family was destroyed, with all the children lost! Shen Miao never expected that the couple who supported each other through hardships was nothing but a farce! He said, "Since you have followed me for twenty years, I will grant you a complete corpse as a token of appreciation." With a three-foot white cloth, Shen Miao made a solemn vow: "When the day of death arrives, both you and I shall perish!" Reborn to the age of fourteen, before tragedy struck, her loved ones were still alive and she remained the gentle and elegant legitimate daughter of the noble family.

140.06 Million words | 2021-09-19 06:50Update

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Flowers bloom in the warmth of spring. Fiction
Flowers bloom in the warmth of spring.

Reborn as a beautiful young girl in ancient times, she relies on an aging nanny for survival. Despite being orphaned at a young age and living under someone else's roof, she still leads a happy life, leisurely observing the flowing streams by the small bridge. Can childhood sweethearts withstand the test of time? How will she handle the troubles that come with sudden wealth? Hmph! Who's afraid of handling any challenges that come her way!... ... Someone smugly declares: I'll marry her first and gradually tame her! .......................... A heartfelt thank you to my precious Gege for making the beautiful cover!

107.34 Million words | 2021-06-11 23:17Update

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Good Chen, Beautiful Brocade Fiction
Good Chen, Beautiful Brocade

Before she reached forty, she was plagued by numerous illnesses. She passed away while her son was getting married. Jin Chao thought that she had no attachments in this lifetime. Little did she know, she woke up to find herself young again, in the prime of her beauty. In the past, I was infatuated and unchanging; now I am cold and as sharp as a knife.

110.69 Million words | 2022-01-15 09:08Update

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Lanxiang Love Fiction
Lanxiang Love

She is the granddaughter of the Prime Minister, and her family was involved in a struggle for the throne and became guilty. She and her newly wed husband both died on their way to exile. She was reborn with memories and reincarnated as Chen Xianglan, a servant girl of the prestigious Lin family in Jiangnan. In this life, Xianglan had four encounters with love. One she couldn't have, one she didn't want, one withered before fully blossoming, and there's another... sigh, it's just not easy... This is a story of a young servant girl longing to leave the household but unable to.

114.88 Million words | 2022-07-23 22:44Update

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The Lost Jade of the New Tang Dynasty Fiction
The Lost Jade of the New Tang Dynasty

Become a farmer girl? Plus, a strict old lady - personally teaching, a broom spanking if misbehaving; a bookworm big brother - naturally devious, finding amusement in teasing oneself; a mischievous second brother - continuously getting beaten, dedicated to livening up the atmosphere. But may I ask, where did the head of the family, the father, disappear to? Forget it, without a father, there's still a mother, two brothers by my side, and life goes on as usual. I will conquer Chang'an! *******New book "The Red Zhu Chronicles" has been uploaded, book number: . Seeking clicks, collections, and recommendations! Daily updates!

273.85 Million words | 2021-08-08 01:18Update

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The Farmer's Daughter Consort, Don't Be Too Sweet. Fiction
The Farmer's Daughter Consort, Don't Be Too Sweet.

"If you were a ruler, you would definitely be a foolish one," she whispered in his ear. He chuckled, "If I were for you, I'd gladly be a foolish ruler." In truth, he did so much more for her. He was the powerful King of Nanling, known for his elegance and humility. Though the world saw him as a gentleman of integrity, the people of Nanling knew that for the sake of the little divine physician, Liu Yusheng, he could become utterly mad. Betrayed by his closest kin, he found himself traversing into an ancient farming clan. With the love and care of his family and the adoration of the villagers, Liu Yusheng brought with her a lifetime of blessings. Using her spatial spiritual spring to heal the sick and save lives with a golden needle, she only wanted to live peacefully in her secluded paradise. However, the person she once saved from death couldn't help but be infatuated with her from a young age. He always asked, "Sheng Sheng, when will you marry me?" He said, "Bestow upon me the flute, and I shall give you my kingdom." (This is a story of protection, indulgence, healing, and no abuse throughout. Enter at your own discretion.)

366.64 Million words | 2021-03-26 06:53Update

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Fragrance of Prosperous Medicine Fiction
Fragrance of Prosperous Medicine

One day, I crossed over and got involved with the most extravagant person in Kyoto. The experience was really hard to put into words. PS: Don't ask me how extravagant they are. They come from a long line of genuinely extravagant families for three generations! They definitely need to be treated for their illness!

155.53 Million words | 2023-02-04 07:46Update

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Ladies' Style Fiction
Ladies' Style

The opponents of men are in the court, while the opponents of women are in the inner chambers. The illegitimate daughter is alone and needs an alliance! Let her act as a dowry and marry in the right way first! Anyone who dares to pursue her husband will face death! If they want to ruin her, let them destroy each other!——Xu Liuli's aura in the inner chambers is not about virtue and appearance, but about being swift, ruthless, stable, and accurate. Please vote for your satisfaction with the completed book in the upper right corner~~~ Thank you all. The new book "Makeup" has been published, please click on the book title in the direct link section to collect and support~~~

129.01 Million words | 2021-09-04 18:32Update

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Jun Jiuling Fiction
Jun Jiuling

In the winter of the third year of the Taikang era, a girl from the Ning family in the northern town of Yangcheng came to seek recognition but was rejected. After being refused marriage, the girl decided to hang herself in front of the Ning family's doorstep as a declaration of her determination. When the girl, who was thought to be dead, opened her eyes again, the fates of many people were completely turned upside down.

194.72 Million words | 2021-09-17 07:38Update

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Leftover women are undesirable. Fiction
Leftover women are undesirable.

Publisher: Shuo Pin Culture Limited Publication Date: // Modern leftover woman Xia Ruixi is reborn as an ancient leftover woman. She schemes and runs back and forth, jumping up and down, pretending to be foolish and silly, only to fulfill two wishes: First, find a way to get herself married; Second, only marry the right person, not the rich and influential ones. Especially not the wealthy, powerful, famous, and attractive young men from prestigious families. After marriage, holding the belief of "using a big stick and carrot to deal with men," she resolutely achieves two goals: First, firmly prevent concubines from entering the door; Second, cultivate her own excellent husband - he may be the alpha wolf, but in her hands, he will become a sheep wearing a wolf's skin!!! Is the world difficult? No fear. Is someone causing trouble? No fear. Are the relatives outrageous? Even less fear. Watch how she and her excellent husband, whom she has nurtured, strive to create the happy and peaceful life she desires! Group number: [group number], Password: [name of the protagonist in the book] ——*——*——*——*——*——*——*——*——*—— In the new novel "Heavenly Charm," in the middle of a PK battle, requesting support with pink hearts and PK votes. Thank you, everyone.

83.63 Million words | 2020-07-08 13:07Update

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The Bewitching Doctor is Poisonous. Fiction
The Bewitching Doctor is Poisonous.

As a modern expert in medicinal herbs, the young lady is suddenly reincarnated in an ancient rural household, becoming the mother of two freshly baked, tender buns. She, adorned in silk and satin, has no memory, and who knows if she is a lost mistress waiting to be claimed? She waits anxiously, but the wet nurse arrives. The fiancé also appears. Then comes the notice of the marquis' father being imprisoned. All of this, just for one purpose: to force her, who fled the marriage, to return home and marry. The woman looks at the two babies in the swaddling cloth, tears welling in her eyes: What should be done with these two colored hats? Must she really send them to inherit their father's business??

101.97 Million words | 2022-05-05 20:14Update

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Perfect Match Fiction
Perfect Match

Zhen's fourth sister of the Zhen family is ambitious, competitive, selfish, and vain. She used every scheme to engineer a situation where she and the Crown Prince of the Duke of Zhen's family ended up falling into the water together. Then, after Zhen's fourth sister fell into the water, a silly and food-loving girl appeared... ---------------------------------------------- A non-traditional domestic struggle, where the female lead is not a perfect figure. Those who cannot accept it, please proceed with caution. Those who choose to ignore this warning, please bring your own lightning rod.

141.37 Million words | 2020-07-21 02:51Update

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Rebirth of the Legitimate Daughter: Princess of Misfortune Fiction
Rebirth of the Legitimate Daughter: Princess of Misfortune

The Jiang family had two stunning beauties. The eldest daughter from the original wife was enchanting like a demon, while the second daughter from the stepmother was as beautiful as a fairy. Due to the early death of her birth mother and the death of her eldest brother in battle, a wandering Taoist deemed her horoscope inauspicious and she was sent to the Zhuangzi where she faced cold stares from others. Upon returning to the ancestral home, she was grateful to the stepmother for treating her as if she were her own, and the fairy-like stepsister treated her sincerely despite the curse. With a heart full of gratitude, she entered the palace as a substitute for her stepsister... Thinking that her birth father would always care for her, and her beloved would guide her, she sacrificed herself for the glory of the family only to face an unpredictable change in fortune, where her beloved became the ruler while she herself was labeled as a calamitous demon. The stepsister smiled cunningly and said, "Sister, do you know that you are like a speck of sand in my eyes? Today is the day to remove that speck. Sister, do you really believe that your elder brother and mother died naturally?" Father treated her coldly, rising step by step, and only then did she realize that she had become an abandoned member of the family. She witnessed her youngest brother being tortured to death by a power-loving minister, shedding tears of blood and making a solemn vow. The heavens had eyes and sent her back ten years ago, as the true heiress of the Jiang family, having returned from hell! Enough, since she was labeled as a calamitous demon, she might as well upheave the world! The youngest stepsister was hypocritical, the stepmother was malicious, the beloved was ruthless, and the family showed no mercy. She came to collect the lives of those who couldn't be taken by the King of Hell! In the past life, she was treated as a chess piece; in this life, she would make the world her game! With her beautiful smile and enchanting charm, she would upend the world in her red dress. She was an evil spirit who had returned from hell; she was determined to make those who harmed her pay with their lives! "I want those who owed me their lives to bring their hearts and livers before me, and I want those who looked down on me to forever look up to me. I want Duke Zi to tremble at the sight of me, and I want to trample these beautiful mountains and rivers under my feet!" "You are the calamitous demon of the nation, and I am the treacherous minister," he said with a dark robe and cold eyes. "It's perfect; we're a match made in heaven." *** The sky was filled with lonely stars, and the night was as dark as ink. The young girl was slender and graceful, dressed in a red outfit that exuded a chilling aura. She coldly asked, "What brings Your Highness here so late at night?" The young man in a black robe, with handsome features and a noble aura, lowered his gaze and said calmly, "I've heard that the eldest daughter of the Shangshu Mansion is naturally enchanting, so I've come to pay her a visit." "What does it matter if I'm naturally enchanting? Your Highness might as well look at yourself in a bronze mirror to truly understand what it means to be born with wickedness." With that, she slammed the door shut with a bang. The cool young man who remained in his original spot, always elegant, suddenly showed a crack in his composure. How bold of her to dare slam the door! *** She wore red like fire, but her heart was as cold as the coldest winter. He dressed in black, exuding a sense of desolation, yet he was willingly warming her frozen heart. In this life, that young man with pure elegance approached her step by step, like a Qingzhu in the snowy fields or an icy stream in the mountains, unstoppable. "Ruan Ruan, if you hate the world, I will conquer it for you." "And if I love it?" she asked. "Then I shall be the world, and you will only be allowed to love me." Upgraded domestic struggle, with a strong male lead and an even stronger female lead, a story filled with love and favoritism. Please support it! *kisses*

128.17 Million words | 2020-12-26 12:34Update

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The Fragrance of Rebirth Fiction
The Fragrance of Rebirth

Abandoned woman Gu Shiba Niang took her own life in front of the newlyweds. Despite her failed business, she woke up ten years ago to find her loved ones still with her, not yet being sent away. Fate is reaching a turning point. Reborn with intense hatred, can she rewrite her destiny? ------------------------ Cover designed by Musuiyou, love it (*^__^*) hehe

85.67 Million words | 2022-06-22 20:27Update

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