Best Historical Fiction Novels That Will Transport You to Another Time If you're a fan of historical fiction, then you know the joy of being immersed in a different era, exploring the lives and events that have shaped our world. From ancient civilizations to recent historical events, historical fiction offers endless possibilities for storytelling. In this article, we will take a journey through time and recommend some of the best historical fiction novels that will captivate your imagination. 1. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett: Set in 12th-century England, this epic tale follows the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. Filled with political intrigue, religious conflict, and the struggle of ordinary people, this novel is a masterpiece of historical fiction. 2. "The Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Tracy Chevalier: Based on the famous painting by Johannes Vermeer, this novel takes place in 17th-century Delft, Netherlands. It tells the story of Griet, a young maid who becomes the subject of Vermeer's masterpiece. Chevalier's vivid descriptions and attention to detail transport readers back to the Golden Age of Dutch art. 3. "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel: Winner of the prestigious Man Booker Prize, this novel follows the rise of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII. Set in the tumultuous period of the English Reformation, Mantel's masterful storytelling brings to life the political intrigue, power struggles, and volatile relationships of the Tudor court. 4. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Narrated by Death, this hauntingly beautiful novel is set in Nazi Germany during World War II. It follows the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who finds solace in books and discovers the power of words. Zusak's unforgettable characters and lyrical prose make this a must-read for any fan of historical fiction. 5. "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco: In 14th-century Italy, a Franciscan friar named William of Baskerville is called upon to solve a series of mysterious deaths in an isolated monastery. Blending historical events, philosophy, and detective fiction, Eco creates a rich and atmospheric world that will keep readers engaged until the very last page. To delve deeper into the world of historical fiction, there are several websites that offer recommendations and reviews. Goodreads, a popular online community for book lovers, has dedicated lists and forums for historical fiction enthusiasts. Historical Novel Society is another valuable resource, providing reviews, interviews, and articles about the genre. In conclusion, historical fiction is a genre that allows us to travel through time and experience different eras firsthand. Whether you're interested in medieval Europe, Renaissance art, or the World Wars, there is a historical fiction novel out there waiting to transport you to another time. So grab a book, settle into a cozy chair, and let the magic of historical storytelling take you on a captivating journey.
From the legitimate daughter of the Marquis House to the influential Empress dowager. Gu Wanning's life has been full of ups and downs, experiencing hardships and enjoying prosperity. As she closed her eyes, exhausted both physically and mentally, she finally found peace. Unexpectedly, when she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the year when she was thirteen...
272.08 Million words | 2022-12-14 21:24Update
Give me a girl, and I cannot create a nation; give me a piece of wood, and I can instantly make a repeating crossbow. With the armor and weapon system in my hands, I have the three kingdoms under my control! What does the Wolf Cavalry of Bingzhou matter? Just watch how my three thousand aluminum helmets and armor lead the charge and conquer the world! What about the vanguard of Hebei? Just see how my Furious Edge Camp wields steel spring repeating crossbows to sweep across the Nine Provinces! What about the navy of Jiangdong? Just witness how my Yan vehicle and ship
208.08 Million words | 2023-05-31 00:39Update
In her previous life, she lost all dignity and sacrificed her conscience, hurting the innocent in order to seek revenge. Reborn, she would never let anyone replace her again; because I am Aguan, the one and only Aguan. In this life, I only wish to hold hands with my child and grow old happily. ************A new novel by Yu Fangxin, "Divine Doctor Lingquan: Abandoned Concubine of the Noble Lady," is now hotly released, a unique time-travel romance. Subscription is welcomed!
119.79 Million words | 2023-03-24 03:05Update
A poignant first love song gave rise to the prosperity of two grassroots clans. A group of adorable rural boys and girls enacted the legendary tale of a rise from poverty to success. In short, this is a story about a group of ancient rural children who surrounded the city with the countryside and established two prestigious families. ************* A new book, "Field Destiny," is currently being uploaded, a tale of farming. There is also a heartwarming completed farming story called "Ugly Woman Like a Chrysanthemum."
202.46 Million words | 2021-10-05 06:41Update
Ye Jiashu, the third young lady of the Ye family, has a stunning appearance, but she is completely manipulated by her stepmother and two elder sisters. In the end, she dies on the path of being sold. Upon reincarnation, the original owner refuses to be reborn, and instead, the soul of a modern person takes advantage of the opportunity. Who is using whom? Cultivating the extraordinary father, possessing exceptional pharmaceutical skills, Ye Manqing smiles with her curved eyes. This play is quite well performed.
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In that year, the first-class football league of the Great Song Dynasty was in full swing, and Su Dongpo, the national heartthrob, excelled in the college entrance examination. In that year, housing prices in the capital soared, and Ouyang Xiu, an old cadre, was kicked out of his house by his wife for not buying in time. In that year, Zhao Guanjia peeped at the voluptuous female sumo wrestler on the Lantern Festival, only to be caught red-handed by the masses led by Sima Guang. That was also the year when Wang Laohu brought his daughter to participate in a dating show and declared that she would only marry a scholar, causing panic among the four talented scholars by the Golden Ming Lake. And still in that year, Hedong Lion was pleased to get married while the rouge tiger was busy with blind dates, and the national child prodigy competition began with the grand entrance of young talents from all over the country.
215.93 Million words | 2021-08-03 20:52Update
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
Fang Xing transmigrated and brought two warehouses with him! While others bring with them an aura of dominance when they time travel, Fang Xing only wants to farm! "All I want is to live leisurely in this era!" Sitting with his beautiful wives and concubines, he also takes the opportunity to teach a few disciples, working hard to make them climb up, so they can be his support! But who would have thought that these disciples are somewhat unreliable, and it turns out they are...
599.09 Million words | 2022-02-16 02:39Update
In the third month of the seventh year of Chongzhen, there was a severe drought in Shanxi and Shaanxi, with thousands of miles of barren land and widespread famine. In the fourth month, Li Zicheng entered Henan and joined forces with Zhang Xianzhong to capture Chengcheng. In the seventh month, the Later Jin army besieged Xuanfu, looting Datong, and many border fortresses were lost. The Ming Dynasty faced internal troubles and external threats, in a state of instability. In July of that year, Wang Dou unexpectedly arrived in the Ming Dynasty and became an ordinary soldier stationed in Shunxiangbao, a fortress in Xuanfu. ※※※ [Rankings of the military in Xuanfu Garrison, Ming Dynasty: Soldier, Sergeant, Squad Leader, Defense, Integrity, Security, Guerrilla, Deputy General, Vice General, Commander.]
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Li Yuanxing, a modern idle person who didn't even graduate from high school, crossed over. He crossed over when he was mourning his brother whom he hadn't had the chance to see for the last time and arrived in the Tang Dynasty on the third day of the Xuanwu Gate Incident. Li Shimin looked like his deceased brother, while Li Yuanxing resembled Li Shimin's younger brother who died at a young age, Li Yuanba. Li Yuanxing became the fifth son, Li Shimin's brother! On the day Li Shimin ascended the throne, Li Yuanxing was named a king and inherited the title of the Qin King. Since he arrived in the Tang Dynasty, he should do something, and Li Shimin assigned him his first task as the new Qin King, which was to appease the noble families. The task was simple: to marry at least three wives and four concubines from the Seven Great Clans and Ten Noble Houses. After the great prime minister, Fang Xuanling, conveyed the order of the even greater emperor with an incomparably mournful heart, Li Yuanxing's life in the Tang Dynasty began with marrying a princess.
274.12 Million words | 2021-12-21 10:12Update
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
The person died, the money wasn't spent. Before crossing over, Qin Mu inherited thirty billion worth of family property. The person didn't die, but the money was gone. Qin Mu, who crossed over, had to face a difficult situation. In the sixteenth year of Chongzhen, the land of Huaxia was filled with bloodshed and chaos. The Ming Dynasty was on the verge of collapse, and countless households were in mourning. Qin Mu, who went from being a billionaire to having nothing, had no way out. He decided: to have a conversation with this world. Keywords of this book: Qinhuai, Ruijin, Dazi, Huaxia's clothing and crown, the country, beautiful women, what's eaten is one's own.
328.35 Million words | 2021-12-11 21:04Update
The brilliant top student, Yang Chao, saved a drowning person and woke up as a mediocre student who longed for the glamour of the Qinhuai River in the Ming Dynasty. Yang Chao immersed himself in the atmosphere of the thousand-year-old makeup and beauty along the Qinhuai River, without reciting the poetry and literary works of future generations. Nevertheless, he thrived in the Qinhuai River area because he opened a brothel, creating a new benchmark for the glamour and elegance of Qinhuai. Despite lacking extensive knowledge, Yang Chao managed to form connections with great scholars such as Qian Qianyi and Ruan Dacheng. With his humble background, he was able to shake the Ming Dynasty's officialdom. He helped Zhang Pu in his operations and aided Zhou Yanru in becoming the chief minister. Although he resided in the world of rivers and lakes, he caused ripples in the court.
161.60 Million words | 2022-04-10 04:47Update
In the 14th year of the Zhenguan era, renowned talents emerged in the flourishing Tang Dynasty, and mighty warriors were as numerous as clouds. Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was in high spirits and dominated the world. In this year, Tangzhou, who had traveled through time, would use his astonishing culinary skills to conquer the Tang Dynasty and become a first-rank Duke of Tang.
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(The new book has been uploaded. Please come and take a look, my new and old book friends.) In the midst of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the free fighter Li Ye is transcended into Li Siye, a man who has yet to become a famous general. From the bustling Chang'an to the four towns of Anxi, from the narrow streets to the frontier cities of the desert, he will annihilate the Tubo, subdue the Turkic, and conquer the Great Western Xia. As a true man, as a successor, both men and horses will be shattered!
229.04 Million words | 2023-03-05 22:44Update
Military spirit! Military soul! Military momentum!!! There is a thing in the world called "momentum". Dragons roam freely in the sea, tigers stride through deep mountains, snakes hide among grass, and horses gallop on plain fields. That is their momentum! A true warrior always harbors a fear and cautiousness towards things they don't understand, for someone who fears nothing...is a fool. The protagonist of the book, Qian Buli, often feels anxious about the future that he cannot grasp, which enables him to see farther than ordinary people. Because he doesn't want to turn every aspect of his life into a pawn and hand it over to the bewildering future, he rises up and does everything in his power to control the situation in his hands. The rest, belongs to fate.
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Master of Weapons in the Heroic Legend of the Northern Song Dynasty! Breaking the Khitan, exterminating the Western Xia! Severing the roots of chaos, the Jurchens and Mongols shall not prevail! Taming Tibet, reclaiming the Western Regions! Washing away the shame of the Tang dynasty, retaliating against the Abbasid Caliphate, the prestige of the Chinese nation resonates across distant lands! The strength of the Great Song surpasses the prosperous eras of the Han and Tang dynasties, unparalleled in history! ……………… What is a master of weapons? A true master of weapons not only excels in crafting unique and sharp weaponry, but also surpasses the capabilities of those who wield them! – "The Weapons Compendium of the Great Song? by Lu You"
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The modern fragrance maker is reincarnated as a mysterious illegitimate daughter: Struggling to survive in the squeeze of aristocratic families, Seeking a suitable partner through valuable incense and precious artifacts. Only hoping to be together forever, Indifferent to worldly matters, enjoying the view of flowers while sitting by casually. **************************** Typically updated at midnight, come back tomorrow to see O(∩_∩)O
67.71 Million words | 2021-04-11 06:28Update
In the courtyard, the madam quarrels with the concubine, and the insignificant servant boy finds it amusing, oh so amusing. In the court, they all fight for power and fame, beware, oh beware of the prince's name. A certain woman: (proudly) I've learned all the tricks to seduce men! A certain prince: (raising an eyebrow) Is that so? A certain woman: (dejectedly) I am just a woman myself... A certain prince: (authoritatively) Come to me at once! A certain woman: (crossing her arms) Why
109.45 Million words | 2020-08-28 01:43Update
Less than two years into their marriage, amidst treacherous storms and bitter battles, their love withered away like a fading fragrance and a shattered jade. Gazing with discontent, Liu Ruoxi opened her eyes, only to find herself reborn on that fateful morning that altered her destiny...
135.46 Million words | 2022-08-23 04:44Update
Wu Wei, a college student majoring in landscape design, unexpectedly passed away and reincarnated into the body of a farmer's child in the Iron Age. In order to change his fate, he joined the military as a common soldier. Starting from the bottom, he never shrank back in the face of various difficulties, knowing that no matter the era, one could only rely on oneself.
153.21 Million words | 2023-01-20 21:56Update
