If you are a fan of the captivating genre of historical fiction set in Australia, then you are in for a treat! Australia's rich history has inspired many talented authors to craft immersive and mesmerizing stories that transport readers to different eras. In this article, we will explore some renowned Australian historical fiction authors whose works will undoubtedly captivate your imagination. 1. Kate Grenville: Known for her powerful storytelling, Kate Grenville has received widespread acclaim for her historical novels set in Australia. Her most famous novel, "The Secret River," offers a gripping portrayal of early colonial life and the clash between settlers and the indigenous population. 2. Peter Carey: A critically acclaimed author, Peter Carey has a knack for blending history with elements of magical realism. His novel "Oscar and Lucinda" won the Booker Prize and explores the lives of two eccentric characters in 19th-century Australia. 3. Thomas Keneally: Recognized worldwide for his novel "Schindler's Ark," which was adapted into the acclaimed film "Schindler's List," Keneally has also delved into Australian historical fiction. "The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith" is a powerful exploration of race and identity during the early 20th century. 4. Colleen McCullough: Famous for her epic saga "The Thorn Birds," Colleen McCullough also wrote several novels set in Australia's past. "Morgan's Run" follows the journey of an Irish prisoner in the early days of convict settlement. 5. Geraldine Brooks: While born in the United States, Geraldine Brooks frequently draws inspiration from Australian history in her works. "Year of Wonders" vividly recreates the plague-ridden 17th-century English village of Eyam, while "People of the Book" explores the captivating story of a rare manuscript across various historical periods. In addition to these talented authors, there are many online platforms that cater to Australian historical fiction enthusiasts. Here are a couple of websites where you can discover more captivating novels and connect with fellow readers: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): Goodreads is a popular platform for book lovers where you can find recommendations, join reading groups, and connect with authors. Their historical fiction section offers an extensive list of Australian historical fiction novels, which are highly rated and reviewed by fellow readers. 2. Australian Historical Novels Society (www.australianhistoricalnovels.org): This website is dedicated to promoting and discussing Australian historical fiction. It features book lists, author interviews, and articles related to the genre. It is an excellent resource for discovering new authors and keeping up-to-date with the latest releases. So, whether you're interested in the early days of convict settlements, the gold rush era, or the struggles of indigenous Australians, Australian historical fiction has a wealth of captivating stories waiting to be explored. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Australia's past through the works of these talented authors and the thriving online community of historical fiction enthusiasts. Happy reading!
The New Year's Greeting War "Crossing" Epic of the Special Warfare Red Eagle is Here! Captain Xu Hongying, of the "Red Eagle" Special Warfare Battalion, was framed and sacrificed by his best brother and comrade-in-arms, Zheng Haonan, also known as "Bald Eagle", during an anti-terrorism mission. Unexpectedly, his lingering grievance crossed over to an era of fierce war and resolute resistance! With his modern specialized strategic tactics, he led the reorganized "Red Eagle" Special Warfare Team to engage in a series of life-and-death battles against the people of the island nation, performing an immortal legend of a soldier's spirit in the fiery years of the resistance! ...... [Recommended by Wang Banxian's editing team] Don't forget to recommend "Crossing Special Warfare Red Eagle" to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo if you think it's good! Latest chapters of Crossing Special Warfare Red Eagle, Crossing Special Warfare Red Eagle, full text reading of Crossing Special Warfare Red Eagle.
228.89 Million words | 2023-05-04 03:37Update
In this world, the situation is changing rapidly, and war is on the verge of breaking out. Xia Wan, a person from the 21st century who only wants to live a carefree life of chasing girls, eating, sleeping, and playing video games, suddenly finds himself reborn in a different world! In this ancient world where he has no knowledge of future events to turn bad luck into good, let's see how he sweeps through various beautiful women and bosses, turns the tide, and becomes a supreme ruler! ****** (Rest assured, the quality of this book is guaranteed. It will not disappoint. Please feel free to bookmark it and read it later. It is recommended for VIP readers! VIPs are welcome to support!
314.11 Million words | 2022-03-09 10:37Update
The King of Qin sweeps across the land, his gaze as fierce as a tiger! The flying sword shatters the illusions, and the lords from the west come together!
174.25 Million words | 2022-07-30 19:50Update
The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era lacked the romance of wind, flowers, snow, and moon. It lacked the beautiful tales of talented scholars and elegant ladies. What it had was only a landscape of starving corpses and rivers of blood. This was the best of times, and also the worst of times. It was a great era stained with the blood
567.74 Million words | 2022-11-06 05:28Update
In the third year of Yongle, Zhu Di ascended the throne not long ago. With the country initially settled, various industries awaited development. Internally, there were powerful officials controlling the court, while externally, there were remnants of Mongolian noble families posing as a threat to the borders. In the martial arts world, there were also numerous conflicts and upheavals. In the 21st century, a young man named Ye Xing unexpectedly traveled through time. He thought that possessing the martial arts skills taught by an old hermit would allow him to live a carefree life in the Ming Dynasty. However, in the end, he discovered that everything was nothing more than a series of conspiracies and manipulations! Appreciate your support with flowers and collection for the new book "Private Detective of the Great Song". Thank you! If you all think "The Great Ming" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo!
413.20 Million words | 2021-03-14 13:33Update
The Cheating Life of Ke Xueli, written by Le Shen Ge, is a novel that can be read for free without pop-ups. This chapter is published by a user named Xiaobing on the website. Recommended link: Scan the QR code below to read The Cheating Life of Ke Xueli on your mobile phone for free.
34.73 Million words | 2021-03-31 11:26Update
The 'Golden Chamber Alliance' left by Zhao Kuangyin sparked a power struggle in the Song court. Liu E, a lonely girl from Shu, fell in love with the third prince Zhao Heng during the war. They went through the rebellion of the Prince of Qin, the struggle for succession among the three princes, and the Battle of Chanyuan. Liu E's exceptional talent and careful handling of political affairs earned her the trust and reliance of Zhao Heng. With several princes lost, the succession to the throne became imminent, and the imperial court faced unprecedented crisis as ministers and influential families fought for their own interests or formed secret alliances. After Zhao Heng's demise, Emperor Ren was young and weak. In order to fulfill her late husband's wishes, Liu E took charge of the court and resolved party disputes, promoted water conservation, established welfare programs, and successfully addressed conflicts and unrest among various ethnic groups. She also boldly recruited new talents such as Fan Zhongyan, Yan Shu, and Su Xun, laying a solid foundation for Emperor Ren's prosperous rule for over 40 years.
99.86 Million words | 2023-02-12 18:54Update
In the fourth battle of Kawanakajima between the Takeda and Uesugi clans, Uesugi Kenshin wielded the renowned sword "Shunkyo Chokou" in his hand and rode his prized steed "Hoshogetsume" as he broke through the Takeda army's formation, heading straight for Takeda Shingen at the heart of the battlefield. With three swift strikes, he managed to cut through Shingen's defense. The first two strikes were blocked by Shingen using his war fan, but the third strike wounded Shingen's shoulder. Just then, Li Xiaozhai, dressed as a samurai, arrived on horseback and shouted loudly, "You scoundrel!" PS: This is a story of a grassroot's rise and the struggle of Ming people against foreigners. My new book "Jiangshan Guose" has been uploaded. I sincerely ask for everyone's support.
186.86 Million words | 2023-06-15 17:51Update
Following the principle of "delving into history while transcending history", the author depicts the intricate and grand historical process of a peasant uprising that took place many years ago. The novel revolves around the transformation of Li Zicheng's peasant uprising from weakness to strength, the overthrow of the Ming Dynasty, and the resistance against the invading Qing army. It presents a multi-perspective, multi-faceted, and multi-level panorama of the tumultuous events during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, as well as the tragic end of the peasant uprising, revealing the laws governing peasant wars and historical development.
380.97 Million words | 2021-06-22 06:13Update
General Xiaoyi, the commander-in-chief, has been in a bad mood lately, causing great concerns among the civil and military officials who fear that he may rebel if he's unhappy. No one can understand Xiaoyi's troubles, as the young emperor, his own, keeps growing more handsome, which brings him more joy. Yet, Xiaoyi, you need to calm down, the young emperor is a man! This thought crosses his mind, but his gaze can't help but linger on the increasingly charming face of the young emperor. General Xiaoyi, feeling that he has slapped himself in the face, his expression becomes even colder. Never mind, he won't make things difficult for himself; since he feels good about it, then it's fine. He will help him conquer the world and offer this picturesque kingdom to him. But what does the young emperor mean? Is he charging ahead while Xiaoyi attracts admirers from behind? The female general who likes him, the princess from the neighboring country who admires him, now
128.35 Million words | 2021-02-23 23:11Update
Wu Hao, in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, only wanted to live a carefree life, but unexpectedly ended up beating Zhou Yu. He wanted to join either Sun, Cao, or Liu's family to avoid retaliation from Zhou Yu in the future. However, considering the marriage contract his mother held for the grand bridge, he decisively embarked on a glorious path of inciting his own father to rebel.
499.55 Million words | 2022-09-10 12:23Update
It was a dark era with numerous internal crises and formidable external enemies, yet also a glorious Ming Dynasty that never yielded territory, compensation, allegiance, tribute, and where the emperor defended the nation
185.78 Million words | 2023-04-03 06:50Update
When Wei Yu was reborn as Wei Zhongdao in the Three Kingdoms era, his first thought was to live a comfortable life with his wealthy and influential identity. However, living in the turbulent times of the late Eastern Han dynasty, he found it difficult to fulfill his desires. Forced by life, he embarked on the path of a strategist. From the Yellow Turban Rebellion to the campaign against Dong Zhuo, from the Battle of Jieqiao to the Battle of Guandu, from the Battle of Red Cliffs to the Battle of Yiling, he strived to become a competent advisor. He established academies, educated the masses, defied the constraints of noble families, controlled intelligence agencies, traveled overseas, developed the Eastern Liaodong region, and fought against foreign tribes. His figure appeared in every significant event. Wei Zhongdao asked the author, "When will Cai Meimei treat me better?" The author replied, "That depends on whether the readers are supportive enough!"
581.67 Million words | 2020-07-08 18:54Update
Lin Daxin, the son of Lin Yongsheng, who served as the commander of the Jingyuan ship in the Beiyang Fleet. Can Lin Daxin still watch his father die in the Sino-Japanese War while he himself can freely travel between the Qing Dynasty and the modern era, with physical objects also being able to travel through time? As Lin Daxin continues to transport things from the modern era to the Qing Dynasty, starting from the year, China embarks on a different path as a great power. When the Japanese, Russians, British, French, Germans, and Americans all refer to China as an Eastern power, one invaded by Eastern powers armed with powerful ships and cannons, Lin Daxin laughs cunningly!
417.83 Million words | 2020-09-25 15:19Update
In the sixth year of Emperor Qianlong's reign, the young girl Wei Yingluo enters the Forbidden City as a palace maid in search of the truth behind her older sister's death. After investigation, Yingluo confirms that her sister's death is related to the reckless Prince Hongzhou and vows to seek justice. Empress Fucha is well-versed in etiquette and laws, and worries that Yingluo might take the wrong path, thus providing her with warmth and assistance. Under the careful guidance of the Empress, Wei Yingluo gradually grows to become a righteous and strong court official, letting go of her resentment and living a meaningful life. Unfortunately, the Empress passes away, causing Yingluo to misunderstand Emperor Qianlong. From initially being enemies, the two eventually come to understand and support each other.
199.78 Million words | 2022-07-26 19:05Update
Emperor Qin sweeps the six realms, his tiger eyes gleaming with dominance! Brandishing his sword, he dispels the fleeting clouds, and all vassals come from the west. With keen judgment bestowed by heaven, he leads his great talents... To be reincarnated as anyone would be fine, but why did I have to be reincarnated as the miserable Qin bastard? Who is this Qin bastard, you ask? He is none other than the father of Emperor Qin Shi Huang! I don't want to pick up the pieces left by Lü Buwei, I don't want to be
218.02 Million words | 2022-10-23 14:48Update
During the flourishing of wildflowers in the capital region of the former Xia Dynasty, a powerful nation will emerge to become the hegemon. The legitimate and illegitimate son of the Lu family will illuminate the path of war, while the ninth prince of the Song Kingdom will bear the imperial power with the support of
38.67 Million words | 2020-10-19 21:33Update
Through the years, the Han ethnic group survived amidst the struggles on the Crimean Peninsula. Starting from Crimea Island, they defeated the Genoese, assimilated the Tatars, and ventured northward, crossing the Dnieper River to control the Cossacks, turning them into the sword of the nation. The iron mines of Krivoy Rog and the Donbass coalfield forged
343.03 Million words | 2021-02-07 03:08Update
Research monk Li Mengyang, I don't know how it happened, but he ended up in the mid-20th century and, even more unfortunate, was sold as a "piglet" to America. This era was one of the fastest-growing periods in American history! A plethora of heroes emerged in this era! The times were ever-changing! Li Mengyang, who arrived in America naked, witnessed the Gold Rush, the Wild West, Native Americans, the emancipation of slaves, and the Civil War... But Li Mengyang never imagined that he, as a super-proletariat, would eventually become the Emperor of America. PS: This is not only a foreign history, but it will also be a part of Chinese history and world history! "The Black Car" is a completed work, and there are also "Red Master Director" and "Using the Brain to Play Ball" for those who enjoy this type of story. Please rest assured to collect it, as the quality of "The Black Car" is guaranteed. Thank you very much!
2.39 Million words | 2020-09-15 18:57Update
This is an era belonging to the strong, This is an era where human life is worthless, This is an era of war and roaming, a time of tragedies for beautiful women. In the Three Kingdoms, heroes emerge; In the Three Kingdoms, emotions run deep; In the Three Kingdoms, the world is intoxicated with wine. Zhuge Yang, accidentally returning to the era of the Three Kingdoms, discovers that he has become the legendary Zhuge Liang's older brother, a monstrous being. Thus, he becomes completely entangled... "The Sleeping Dragon and the Phoenix, with either one, one can pacify the world." With such bold words still echoing, will he take a step forward? Or... Witness how the first genius, Zhuge Jin, manipulates the three kingdoms, displaying his wisdom in the midst of battles and adding fragrance to the red sleeves in love affairs. Awake, he holds the power of the world, intoxicated, he lies on the beauty's knees, and with a smile, he observes the affairs of the world! For those who enjoy "Genius," welcome to join the first Q group of this book: We have declared to join the ranks of civilized online literature writing and willingly accept the supervision of all members in the civilized writing ranks.
105.91 Million words | 2022-11-24 11:12Update
