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!
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
Transmigrating to an alternative dynasty, thinking she is free from attachments and living alone. Little did she know, after studying for three years, she was informed by her master that she is the abandoned daughter of the Left Court. Her master instructed that to complete the mission, she must return home. Helpless, she can only grit her teeth and go back, but almost gets devoured upon arrival. Struggling for survival at home, while also fulfilling her master's mission, why must she live in such constriction? All she wants is to freely wander through ancient lands. And her master said, only after completing the mission, can she leave. For this goal, she fights against gods and kills Buddhas, from the women's chambers to the realms of deep grudges, all the way to the entire political court...
115.54 Million words | 2020-08-18 14:22Update
He is the head of the Soul Breaker Hall, the first assassination organization, as well as the Crown Prince of the Eastern Realm; she is the chief protector of the Soul Breaker Hall. In order to cultivate her into the most exceptional assassin, he imparted all his knowledge and skills to her, spoiling and favoring her. He made exceptions and meticulously schemed to make her renowned throughout the world. She believed he was her benefactor and mentor, unaware that the person who would ultimately push her into the abyss of death was him. In the face of adversity, she emerged from the ashes, standing before him in the guise of an envoy from the enemy country, smiling as she said, "The days of Eastern Realm's dominance are over."
58.17 Million words | 2020-10-13 18:27Update
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
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
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
In the country of Jing, talent rules the nation, and scholars are revered. In Linqi County, the declining Lin family is known as the gate to talent. Mei Xueyan is sold to Lin Sanlang as a child bride, with a humble status akin to drifting water and floating duckweed. Her sister-in-law is malicious, her mother-in-law indifferent. She is abused and dies of illness. But divine intervention grants her a second chance with the gift of 'past life memories', saving her from a wretched existence. No longer destined to be insignificant, she enters the imperial examination as a woman, breaking new ground and astonishing the world with her talent. Who says women are inferior to men? Will she overcome her wicked sister-in-law and cold-hearted mother-in-law? Will she withstand the slander and mockery of petty scholars? Will her despicable natal family extort and take advantage of her? With her wit, she composes poems and essays, laughing in the face of the little ghost king. As for her husband, Lin Sanlang... "Physically attractive and not completely devoid of kindness, but just a tasteless side of meat, an overbearing chauvinistic man. To be with him or to leave him?"
43.60 Million words | 2022-01-16 11:15Update
In her previous life, she was ignorant and naive, to the point of being played like a monkey. Only at the brink of death did she realize the truth and regretted it deeply. When given a second chance at life, she became astute and saw through the schemes, manipulating the petty people around her. She simply didn't want to repeat her mistakes and miss out again. Little did she know that it would lead to the stories of two great families spanning generations in the Northern Qin Dynasty. Already completed novels include 'The Legitimate Daughter Reign', 'The Rise of the Maid', and 'The Bright Sun Record'. You can trust the quality of these stories, so feel free to dive in!
119.91 Million words | 2023-04-24 14:13Update
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
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
During the reign of Emperor Qi You, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War dies suddenly at his home. The entire court is in an uproar, and the emperor is furious. Ye Xun is appointed to investigate the case. Can he uncover the truth amidst the confusing circumstances and the hidden currents in the imperial court? With schemes and counter-schemes, traps and reversals, let's see who will make the winning move...
44.76 Million words | 2021-06-08 01:04Update
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
In order to find a good marriage, I climbed onto the roof beam of the Matchmaker God's house and ended up falling asleep! When I woke up, not only did I encounter a killer, but I also saved a handsome man! I struck gold! I asked the handsome man to marry me, but he immediately coughed up blood and fainted. What an attitude! Look down on a fat woman? I got furious in an instant. You men, what kind of taste do you have!! If it was the Tang Dynasty, I would have been a sought-after beauty! Fine, if you don't like the type of Yang Yuhuan, then I swear to become another Xi Shi! Let's see how the fat woman Zhu Xishi overthrows the situation and becomes famous in the capital, winning over the handsome man...
133.59 Million words | 2020-08-06 01:05Update
Unfulfilled desires haunt as a lost soul from another world takes possession. Before she can establish herself, she faces consecutive assassination attempts and poisonings. If it weren't for her luck, she would have perished long ago. What has this body done to provoke such hatred and envy? Watch as Wuhua, in just five years, overturns the world and achieves her desires while seeking revenge against those behind the scenes!
40.69 Million words | 2021-06-02 02:39Update
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
Meng Yaoguang, named after the star, symbolizes the unrivaled general. His father, King An, disappeared in the battlefield, and his fate is unknown. He returns to the capital to save his mother but dies in an ambush. Queen An holds a coffin at the palace gate and blames the Emperor for his heartlessness. Afterwards, Meng Yaoguang fakes his death. In order to live a fulfilling life, he decides to make others miserable. Does he believe that our Southern Peace Army is longing for him? After sitting on the throne for decades, it is normal to feel tired, so let's have a change in leadership. Die gloriously, live sensational. This is Meng Yaoguang at this moment and also in the future...
54.32 Million words | 2020-07-05 16:58Update
With a delicate heart, I strive for a splendid path; even as a daughter of a common family, I can still achieve glory and prosperity in this world! Internal conflicts within the household are endless, but I must plan my own life regardless of the circumstances.
57.29 Million words | 2023-02-13 22:07Update
Zhou Shaojin was reborn. In her previous life, her cousin Cheng Lu betrayed her and was naturally struck out. But she still had many other cousins, like Cheng Xu, Cheng Yi, and Cheng Ju... This is a story that I must tell about the Cheng family!
187.80 Million words | 2023-06-02 06:00Update
Li Tong was reborn, and he also regained his consciousness. It turned out that he had never loved or cherished her... Jiang Huanzhang made a stunning comeback. This time, he would climb even higher and become the true one above all others... Ning Yuan traveled a thousand miles: I am an expert in ruining people tirelessly... ................. This is a story in which a silver coin does not smell of copper at all.
149.44 Million words | 2021-08-16 02:25Update
In a turbulent world, an orphan was confronted with a massacre upon their first encounter. Hoping to grow up quietly and reunite with their family if fortunate, they find themselves entangled in a martial arts conflict. With the intention of learning swordsmanship from them and becoming a great hero, little did they know they were already entwined in a grand conspiracy. Their friends sacrifice for it, their loved one wanders because of it, and their family remains separated because of it, all orchestrated by the ones they once considered their own. They say the Liang Family Army is the most evil in the world, yet a man surnamed Liang has spent forty years in search of a woman. They say Da Yu is the best country in the world, yet its people cruelly harm their own kind. They say people in chaotic times are unworthy of happiness, yet the man and woman smile when they meet death. 'Qiao Meng, amidst this chaos, who else should we trust?'
44.91 Million words | 2020-11-26 02:43Update
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
