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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!
Guiding the Spring Return Fiction
Guiding the Spring Return

In returning to ancient times as a wife, it was tolerable. However, on the wedding night, my husband fled with a concubine. Pfft, let's see how foolish you can become. It is said, 'make way for the best, for the husband is the true one.' But who would have thought, the supporting roles are easily bullied, and the main character is difficult to deal with.

59.11 Million words | 2022-01-29 05:16Update

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The Wonderful Era of Abandoned Women Fiction
The Wonderful Era of Abandoned Women

A glass of cliché drama, Wang Yi reincarnates as a bird. Reincarnate if you must, why do you end up in the body of Sai Yingchun who is neglected by her mother-in-law, unloved by her husband, and schemed against by her mistress? Sai Yingchun, just be Sai Yingchun, why did you become a forsaken woman as soon as you transmigrated? Forsaken woman, just be a forsaken woman, why are you also burdened with a large and a small steamed bun? Wang Yi raised his middle finger and said, "Damn it, you sneaky heavens!" Luckily, I have a Buddhist bead space where I can farm. Being a forsaken woman won't stop me from holding up half the sky. Let's see how a modern independent woman can turn the tables and create her own beautiful era with her own hands!

146.26 Million words | 2022-08-22 08:30Update

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Mistress is not as good as wife. Fiction
Mistress is not as good as wife.

【A Group of B Class Signed Works on Qidian Female Website】 Just married as a wife in a strange dynasty? Okay, fine, I can accept that. Just became a mother as a married woman?! Alright, fine, we don't have to be the evil stepmother to Snow White. But, are her "children" a bit too old?! With in-laws above, children below, and a group of scheming concubines, watch Red Chang, a woman from the modern era, deal with the mundane aspects of life in a grand mansion. The cover is designed by the author's pen name, Jiumo, thanks Jiumo! Reader's group: VIP reader's group, screenshot verification required to join (Full) (New) Reader's group for this novel: (Full) (New) **** This story is about to end. Please leave your pink votes for the author's new novel, "The Coquettish Lady of the Hou Mansion," for the PK contest. Please do not vote for this novel anymore. Thank you, everyone. **** There is also a completed novel called "The Days of Watching the Clouds Roll By." Please show your support (non-literary).

212.10 Million words | 2020-09-17 16:51Update

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The Consort's Seat Fiction
The Consort's Seat

Waking up from a deep slumber, she found herself in ancient times. Discovering the massacre of her clan, she narrowly escaped and became a wife. However, her husband harbored deep hatred towards her, while a favored concubine tried to force her way into his heart. In addition, there were a series of conspiracies and schemes orchestrated by a hidden hand behind the royal court! Surviving multiple brushes with death, she rose from being a cannon fodder to occupying the position of a princess, melting the heart of the vengeful second prince, captivating the son of the prime minister, and gaining the wholehearted protection of Han Ye. With relentless determination, she also aimed to crush her enemies into dust and ashes...

31.80 Million words | 2021-08-11 15:24Update

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The Jealous Wife's Rebirth Fiction
The Jealous Wife's Rebirth

She was widely known as the number one jealous wife. She brought upon herself the disapproval of her in-laws and the persecution of her husband. As well as a group of garden-protecting, self-proclaimed love gurus who were determined to get rid of her in order to protect their beloved time-traveling women. In her second chance at life, will she embrace her role as a jealous wife to the fullest, or will she keep her sharpness hidden and guard her emotions secretly?

79.78 Million words | 2020-09-20 17:50Update

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Fisherwoman Fiction
Fisherwoman

Lost soul as a fool for many years, suffering from hardships. Once the soul returns, the humble fisherwoman thrives by the sea. Playing the flute controls beasts with extraordinary abilities, effortlessly handling natural disasters and human calamities. However, others summon wild beasts, so where did this passionate young man come from? Dear readers, the new novel will be released on New Year's Day. Please support it with your votes next month. Thank you in advance!

128.53 Million words | 2023-01-27 15:26Update

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Hundred charms and thousand coquettishness. Fiction
Hundred charms and thousand coquettishness.

God gave me a chance to no longer engage in killing, to live a peaceful life, marry, have children, and live quietly. But unexpectedly, even if I am gentle, dignified, and virtuous, in the end, it is still an illusory dream. It doesn't matter who fights for power and engages in conspiracies, but they shouldn't have made me a pawn! With the fierceness from my previous life combined with the charm of this life, those ignorant bastards should prepare for misfortune!

84.42 Million words | 2021-03-08 11:02Update

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Prominent and Prestigious Family Fiction
Prominent and Prestigious Family

Transmigrated into the most despised noblewoman in the capital, with a husband who doesn't love, a mother-in-law who doesn't care, a deceased father, an absent mother, and a concubine lurking beside. What's even more unreasonable is that due to being married to the Emperor, divorce is not an option! However, it doesn't matter; I have my own ways to live a good life! Don't worry, there are finished novels like "Rebirth of the Mansion Wife" and upcoming ones like "Ah Xing" with guaranteed quality!

81.32 Million words | 2020-12-13 20:59Update

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I am virtuous and righteous. Fiction
I am virtuous and righteous.

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

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Master Da Xiang Fiction
Master Da Xiang

She was just a lowly servant, but someone saw her worth and wanted to elevate her. Two individuals with different backgrounds, but the same face. Who is the one with true intentions? He raised his hand without regrets, never hesitating. But she refused to be placed in the battle he prepared for her. On this path, she was willing to give everything, only asking if he dared to accompany her till the end. ----*----*---- There are already six completed books. You can find them in the author's space. ^^

107.26 Million words | 2021-08-22 01:15Update

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Palm Bead Fiction
Palm Bead

The entire city knows that the eldest daughter of the Lian family suffers from severe prosopagnosia. If she sees you with a fallen horse bun today, she will recognize you; but if you change your hairstyle tomorrow, she won't remember you. However, there is one person whom she can always recognize, even when he is wrapped up like a bear. It is because they met for the first time during the most wretched moment, but reunited during the prime of their lives...

90.19 Million words | 2021-03-10 15:00Update

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Double Happiness Fiction
Double Happiness

Your future husband is a once-in-a-century prodigy! Why don't you mention his extraordinary mother-in-law? Your future husband is destined to become a top scholar and high-ranking official! Why don't you mention his illness that might prevent him from reaching that point? As long as you two are married, his illness will be cured immediately! All you're trying to do is make me rush into marriage! Both your family and his family are full of exceptional individuals, hoping to live a good life with her. Isn't this unfair? She is Zhang Qingting, not the god of wealth Zhang! Please support the sisterly novel "A Fresh Wife in the Family"! Gui Ren's new book "The Top of the World" is now available, so feel free to check it out! Click the link for the first direct access.

180.98 Million words | 2022-06-10 05:08Update

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Peace and happiness for all. Fiction
Peace and happiness for all.

She passed away at the age of sixteen, but was reborn at the age of ten. Ji Xiaotang had only one simple wish, to live a long and peaceful life. However, she gradually discovered that there were earth-shattering secrets hidden behind everything. A simple wish turned out to be an extravagant hope. "Perhaps, you can consider marrying me." "You can only marry me."

179.51 Million words | 2022-06-02 12:45Update

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Splendid Countenance Fiction
Splendid Countenance

She died on the same day as her young son. When she opened her eyes, she found herself reborn as the granddaughter of her former subordinate, fifty years in the future. Should she seek vengeance for her own death or simply live on as things unfold naturally?

62.71 Million words | 2023-04-30 20:43Update

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Happy Family Fiction
Happy Family

The clueless preschool teacher has a rare moment of bravery in his lifetime, only to meet a heroic end! Just as he becomes the apprentice of the great deity, he clenches his fists and swears, 'I won't let this auntie ruin my first mission.' Welcome to the Qing Dynasty! A new comedy of errors unfolds!

112.40 Million words | 2020-08-24 13:48Update

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The Queen's Marriage Fiction
The Queen's Marriage

Anran is the captain of the Northeast Tiger Flower team, a purebred Northeastern girl. She sacrifices herself to save her sisters during a mission and is reborn into the body of a cute five-year-old bun. Determined to have a happy hellokitty life this time, Anran firmly clenches her paws. But why do people constantly force her, despise her as a fool, dismiss her for being weak, and send her away when she becomes an obstacle to someone's marriage? Anran starts calm, raises an eyebrow, transforms into a demon, and says, 'Are you sure you want to let the tiger back into the mountains?' She blows on her sharp claws and adds, 'Then don't blame me for being impolite!' A fierce Northeastern girl pretending to live a happy life as HELLOKITTY!

95.72 Million words | 2022-09-29 09:08Update

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Abandoned Queen Consort Fiction
Abandoned Queen Consort

She is a forsaken daughter, unloved by her parents and unloved by her brother. She is an ugly girl, her face covered in sores, a cursed lone star, forsaken by both heaven and earth. ... "What? The new top scholar wants to propose marriage? Tell him I am already married to another." ... "What? You want me to divorce him and marry you? I'm sorry, I cannot do that, Your Majesty."

58.18 Million words | 2021-08-20 22:49Update

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The Courtyard Beauty Fiction
The Courtyard Beauty

Zhao Xiu has a brother who is a marquis, and she has everything: family background, looks, talent, skills in women's arts, and capabilities. But she knows that in the eyes of others, she is still just a mediocre noble daughter, unable to compare with those noble young ladies. But... who wants to compare with them?!

228.32 Million words | 2021-03-05 02:52Update

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Diyao Fiction
Diyao

As the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, I was not only betrayed by my lover and cousin, but my own life was lost, along with the destruction of the entire prime minister's residence. In my new life, I will stay away from imperial power, avoid scumbags and scheming women. All I want is to protect my own family. But why do you, Crown Prince, always come close to me?

70.85 Million words | 2021-10-20 05:56Update

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Precious Fiction
Precious

In the distant past, the eldest daughter of the Xie family was renowned in the capital. When Xie Ke died, her husband spent the night in a flower tower. Her youngest daughter looked at her with unfamiliar eyes. She thought that even in death, she could not close her eyes. Unexpectedly, when she opened her eyes again, she found herself in the old family home from her childhood. At that time, she was still the most esteemed daughter of the Xie family... Two million completed novels, with excellent quality. Seeking support for the new work~

162.49 Million words | 2021-10-13 12:47Update

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In the Spring Breeze Fiction
In the Spring Breeze

A girl from the Starting Point Women's Website travels through time and becomes a household slave. Should she embrace a content life as a servant in a prosperous family or choose a challenging path of freedom and hardship? This is a question that readers discuss in their self-built group.

138.14 Million words | 2021-01-24 09:39Update

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