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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!
The Official Lady's Struggle History Fiction
The Official Lady's Struggle History

Wang Xinyi, who was destined to become the modern-day White Bone Spirit, woke up one day to find herself transported to ancient times. With a ridiculously old-fashioned name and the harsh living conditions of that era, she was forced to play the role of an illiterate. Her future seemed bleak, but fortunately, her father was a scholar, offering a glimmer of hope to become an official lady. And so, her journey to becoming a successful official lady began!

71.80 Million words | 2020-09-14 09:34Update

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Records of the Spring Boudoir Fiction
Records of the Spring Boudoir

Gu Jinzhi was born into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. She married into a rich and influential family, living a life of both glory and exhaustion. When she realized she hadn't died, but had instead been reincarnated as an ancient noblewoman, a sense of boredom washed over her. And then, when she saw a man who looked exactly like her previous life's husband, she shrugged it off. The calm lake of life suddenly created ripples...

171.49 Million words | 2022-10-26 19:01Update

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Hua Jin Li Fiction
Hua Jin Li

Her codependent brother died suddenly, before the seventh day of mourning had even passed. Then her husband's family and her own family conspired to poison her, causing her to perish. The only thing she could do before her death was to drag these people down to the underworld with her. Luckily, she was given a second chance in her prime years. Her brother was still alive, and there was still time to do everything. This time, she would protect her brother, tear off the masks of those so-called "people," and trample them all underfoot! She would tread upon them and crush them! Witness how she schemes for a splendid life of revenge on the road paved with silk in the Hua Jin district. ******************************************** Additionally, the original title "Nong Hua" has been changed to "Hua Jin Li". O(∩_∩)

163.05 Million words | 2020-07-04 13:55Update

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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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Peerless Beloved Wife Fiction
Peerless Beloved Wife

In her previous life, Situ Yingxiu was gentle and virtuous, waiting patiently for her fiance for ten years. However, in the end, she was framed and sent to prison. In order to maintain her innocence, she jumped from the hundred-foot tall white tower of Dongyuan Country and tragically died in front of everyone. Unexpectedly, she was reborn and regained her life. Situ Yingxiu, who had been given a second chance, declared, "Forget about being virtuous and gentle! I'm going to be a domineering queen! I am proud to be a strong woman!" But the reborn domineering queen was always blocked on her path to success by a quiet, mysterious, cold, and reserved male god. How could she break through his barriers?! Situ Yingxiu said, "I urgently need to enjoy life! Please move aside!" The male god glanced at her sideways and said, "Enjoy life? Does your master know about that?..." Situ Yingxiu: "..." In conclusion, every quiet, mysterious, cold, and reserved male god exists because he has yet to encounter a goddess who can make him lose control...

288.47 Million words | 2022-09-21 23:04Update

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Joyful Gate Fiction
Joyful Gate

Believing in karma, she was pushed to the limit; at the brink, she finally understood that kindness towards villains is always in excess. Even if she carries the burden of being labeled as someone who "defies parents and challenges fate," even if no one wants her after her parents' death, even if she has a younger sister to take care of, even if her marriage is far from satisfactory, so what? Happiness requires a fight to defend it! Disclaimer: Take revenge in life! I won't provoke others if they don't provoke me, but if they do, I'll definitely bite back. Ah-woo *-*-*-* The new book "Blooming Beauty" has been uploaded. Enjoy!

106.69 Million words | 2020-12-14 00:42Update

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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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Redscarf Girl Fiction
Redscarf Girl

Miss Xie Zhuoyan, the Thirteenth Lady of Yongxing Escort Agency, was nearly beaten to death but miraculously woke up. "Miss Thirteenth, who is disabled, is seeking death again!" "Master Gu, on the second day of his grand wedding, ran away!" "The people from Gu and Xie families are driven crazy by Miss Thirteenth!" Xie Zhuoyan smiled and said, "In the rules of Jianghu, one must be arrogant and flamboyant to stir up the waves."

56.18 Million words | 2020-12-30 23:49Update

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Huajia Fiction
Huajia

Mother said, the greatest honor for a woman is to wear a red wedding dress for ten miles, marry into a prosperous family, and shine when getting married... So Song Jinyu married into the Sheng family and became the concubine of the Sheng family's elder, who was nearly thirty years old. In the end... she was forced to drink that deadly bowl of soup. She thought, if God gives her another chance, even if her mother pushes her and the whole family forces her, she will definitely shake her head.

127.09 Million words | 2022-07-18 02:16Update

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Transmigration: The Legitimate Daughter's Splendid Years Fiction
Transmigration: The Legitimate Daughter's Splendid Years

Traveled through time, with a father, a mother, older siblings, younger siblings, and it all seemed perfect! But father doesn't care, mother doesn't love, grandmother despises, elder brother ignores, and younger siblings neglect. Watch as she quietly plans, aiming for a splendid life, taking control of her own destiny!

109.22 Million words | 2020-09-10 05:58Update

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The Good Fate of Jin Fiction
The Good Fate of Jin

In the previous life, Su Shanyun, pushed to the edge of a cliff by an unrequited love, decisively ended her own life. In the new life, she longed to meet someone who would reciprocate her affections and live a happy and beautiful life... Also, please show your support for two other books by Yuan Ye: "Vast Immortal Path" and "The Precious Lady." Thank you!

121.20 Million words | 2023-01-19 00:24Update

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Strategic Brilliance Fiction
Strategic Brilliance

The ancients said: When heaven bestows great tasks, one must first endure hardships and be resolute. Yan Jin'ai exclaimed, in this treacherous and scheming mansion, all she wanted was to protect her parents. Enduring hardships and being resolute... maybe it's better to just go to sleep. As for the great tasks... even if the sky were to collapse, there would still be him, right?

169.82 Million words | 2021-09-01 10:57Update

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Your arrogance. Fiction
Your arrogance.

In the previous life, Xie Rong wanted to take over the world as a betrothal gift, promising her a prosperous and glorious era, but ended up forcing her to commit suicide at the Bronze Sparrow Platform. Upon rebirth, Xie Rong realized that instead of competing with wits and strategies to win her heart, it would be better to seize the moment and claim the beauty first. However, unexpectedly, the proud and arrogant lady always met him with hostility, vowing to fight him to the end. Thus, Xie Rong, who considered himself the most beautiful and talented man in the world and unrivaled in charm, began his arduous journey of pursuing his wife. (In short, this is a story of a man trying to win a woman's heart across a mountain, and also a story of a phoenix seeking its mate. The novel is set in a fictionalized Western Jin Dynasty, with some historical figures' names used. Please don't take it too seriously if you are a stickler for historical accuracy.)

38.74 Million words | 2022-05-25 12:51Update

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Fortune has arrived. Fiction
Fortune has arrived.

A Thrilling Romance of a Lazy Pseudo-Loli Even though Tang Luer, who had an unforgettable memory, returned to ancient times, she could not cultivate any great ambition or wisdom. She had no family to rely on, no trustworthy parents. With only mediocre skills, she followed a formidable old woman, living a lively and dependent life. However, life can never remain peaceful forever, and unexpected incidents always come out of nowhere. The abilities she thought she would never need suddenly became her lifesaving talisman. The people she thought she would never encounter soon became entangled in a dramatic conflict. Escape and pursuit, deception and theft, hardships and survival... Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what flavor the next one will be. *——*——*——*——*——*——* The completed works "Grand Celebrations of the Elite" and "Returns to Prosperity" guarantee high-quality content. Feel free to come and witness.

55.62 Million words | 2022-01-14 18:54Update

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A Virtuous Wife is Poisonous. Fiction
A Virtuous Wife is Poisonous.

Abandoned woman reborn, no resentment but regret. No desire for revenge, only seeking to get away. Even if fate plays tricks on her, Can't escape, can't avoid, repeatedly making them meet again. Yet she still holds onto her simple happiness.

69.91 Million words | 2023-04-14 08:56Update

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Rebirth: One Lifetime of Singing Fiction
Rebirth: One Lifetime of Singing

In her previous life, she was an awe-inspiring female military strategist, riding proudly in her fresh attire, and admired by all. But due to her mistaken love for someone, her family was destroyed, and she endured the cruel punishment of bones being picked apart. In the blink of an eye, her soul was extinguished, only to be reborn five years ago. This time, she will no longer bow to the nation, but rather, she will do everything in her power to protect her family. When the scum from her previous life comes to attack her, she smirks with disdain, waiting to see who will emerge victorious, who will live, and who will die. Upon unexpectedly discovering that all the events of her previous life were orchestrated by someone, and finding herself still entangled in a game of chess, can she break free from the tragedy of the past, and rise as the one in control? Witness how a renowned military strategist's legitimate daughter manipulates the battlefield, and dances to the tune of a magnificent era.

110.47 Million words | 2021-10-14 02:26Update

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The Empress' Rebirth Chronicle. Fiction
The Empress' Rebirth Chronicle.

In the previous life, I entered the palace as a criminal, experiencing shock and heartbreak at every turn, and eventually became the all-powerful Empress Dowager. All of this, only to support the son of my benefactor and repay the favor of a meal. In the end, I passed away and was reborn fifteen years later as an ordinary official's daughter. The political situation, conspiracies and intrigues, were all far away from her. Family matters, trivialities, and the necessities of life made up the most real aspects of her existence. Now, let's witness how the reincarnated Empress Dowager, shedding all the glitz and glamour, finds true love in the ordinary world. (Hey, you, the man, stop right there, how dare you run away from me! Also, please note that this story develops slowly.)

116.14 Million words | 2021-04-29 15:58Update

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Rebirth of the Noble Lady as a Common Wife Fiction
Rebirth of the Noble Lady as a Common Wife

Lin Youning was first the cousin of Gu Yixuan, and later his wife. After becoming pregnant with Lin Youning's child, Gu Yixuan never set foot in her courtyard again. Lin Youning had endured a lifetime of hardship, waiting until her son became the top scholar before hoping to live her remaining years in peace. However, when Gu Yixuan, who had come knocking on her door, angered her to the point where she choked on her own spit and died. After being reborn, Lin Youning's only goal was one thing: to die peacefully in old age.

118.60 Million words | 2020-07-07 06:03Update

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Son-in-law Fiction
Son-in-law

This is an unseen war. She is in the light, he is in the dark, Separated by a deep-seated blood feud. Bound by marriage and sharing the same pillow, It is nothing more than a tangled web of conspiracy. How can one find happiness? To appreciate and be grateful, never weak or indulgent! In conclusion, this is a story of revenge, continuous revenge, and protection. ——*——*——*—— Multiple completed VIP books are already available, with a guaranteed quality. Please rest assured to step into this new venture. Regular group: Entry code: Any main character's name in the book, VIP group: Verification of fan value is required for entry.

110.05 Million words | 2022-09-27 20:04Update

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The Scandalous Chronicles of the Duke's Lady Fiction
The Scandalous Chronicles of the Duke's Lady

As a celebrity who rose to fame through scandals, Yan Hui felt helpless. However, she never expected that things would take a turn when she transmigrated into the position of the Duchess. As the mocked fifteen-year-old "widow of a first-rank official," the scandalous rumors only intensified...

54.75 Million words | 2022-05-11 20:48Update

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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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