In recent years, the popularity of historical fiction books has surged, transporting readers to different eras and immersing them in captivating storytelling. If you're looking for great historical fiction books from 2014, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll explore some of the most highly recommended historical fiction novels published in 2014. 1. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr: Set during World War II, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows the parallel lives of a French girl named Marie-Laure and a German boy named Werner. Their paths eventually converge in a poignant and beautifully written story that takes readers through the war-torn landscapes of France and Germany. 2. "The Miniaturist" by Jessie Burton: Set in 17th century Amsterdam, "The Miniaturist" tells the story of Nella, a newly married woman who receives a mysterious dollhouse replica of her own home. As Nella delves into the world of miniatures, she uncovers secrets and scandals within her own household. Jessie Burton's debut novel is a mesmerizing blend of historical accuracy and atmospheric storytelling. 3. "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd: Inspired by the true story of Sarah Grimké, a real-life abolitionist and women's rights advocate, this novel explores the relationship between Sarah and her slave, Handful, in early 19th century Charleston. Sue Monk Kidd skillfully weaves together fact and fiction, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of these extraordinary women. 4. "The Secret Place" by Tana French: Part of the Dublin Murder Squad series, "The Secret Place" takes place in a girls' boarding school in Dublin. When a boy's body is found on the school grounds a year after the murder, Detective Stephen Moran reopens the case. Tana French masterfully blends a gripping murder mystery with nuanced character development and explores themes of friendship and obsession. 5. "The Paying Guests" by Sarah Waters: Set in 1920s London, "The Paying Guests" follows the life of Frances Wray, a woman who, due to financial constraints, takes in lodgers. As Frances becomes increasingly involved with the young couple living in her house, secrets and desires unravel, leading to a gripping and suspenseful tale of forbidden love and betrayal. For more recommendations and information on historical fiction books published in 2014, you can visit popular book enthusiast websites like Goodreads, Book Riot, or Historical Novel Society. These platforms often feature comprehensive lists and reviews for readers seeking the best historical fiction reads of any given year. So, whether you're a history aficionado or simply love getting lost in the past, these 2014 historical fiction books offer something for everyone. Immerse yourself in these well-crafted narratives and be transported to different times and places through the power of storytelling. Happy reading!
Year of the Chinese calendar, 17th year of the Ming Wanli era. Zhang Juzheng, the powerful eunuch, has died. Qi Jiguang, the war-loving general, has died. Hai Rui, the troublemaker who challenged the corrupt officials, has also passed away. Emperor Wanli and his court officials are tired of constant arguments and disputes, so they decide to retreat from court affairs and initiate a strange era known as the "Year of No Countryside, No Wilderness, and No Court Attendance." Time keeps passing by, and the streets are bustling with prosperity and peace. The common people indulge in discussions of harmony, enjoy music, go on trips, gamble, consort with courtesans, collect artworks, and appreciate nature's beauty, such as plants, insects, fish, and birds. Amidst this bustling world, no one knows that on the other side of the continent, the Europeans are setting sail, venturing out into the vast oceans, and exploring the world.
137.16 Million words | 2022-11-13 07:39Update
A poor young man unwilling to be ordinary, yearning to rise above mediocrity and become extraordinary. Due to a twist of fate, he became the previously weak and sickly noble. However, the fierce struggle for power at the pinnacle made the bonds of family appear incredibly indifferent. Through numerous ups and downs, he finally obtained the icy and scorching throne. When he one day ascended to a position of great authority, he finally awakened to the realization that, in order to obtain that supreme and absolute power, he would have to sacrifice a lifetime of freedom. PS: This book is already completed, please support the author's new book "The Conquest of Wutang," thank you! Custom author tags: Blood and Glory.
135.61 Million words | 2020-11-03 09:35Update
"The emperor guards the country's gate, and the king dies for the dynasty!" This is the oath that the imperial family of the Great Ming Dynasty fulfills with their lives. Even as the son of a feudal lord, Zhu Ping'an carries the fierce nature and pride passed down from Emperor Taizu in his veins. In the tenth year of Chongzhen, with a single time travel, he shoulders the heavy burden of restoring the Great Ming. He fights at Fengyang, stabilizes the two prefectures, conquers the Qi and Lu regions, defeats the Liaodong, breaks through the Huanglong, and establishes his rule. With my fiery spirit, the mighty Great Ming will rewrite a splendid and heroic epic!
155.20 Million words | 2021-10-01 23:14Update
A forensic doctor who traveled back to the Ming Dynasty became a renowned magistrate's assistant. He encountered various mysterious cases and used his knowledge of forensic investigation and reasoning to carefully examine and meticulously analyze the evidence. Unraveling the layers of mist, he finally unveiled the truth behind these bizarre cases one by one, revealing them to the world.
257.91 Million words | 2022-10-15 01:46Update
She was his queen, yet he hated her to the core. His dark eyes filled with malice, he cruelly broke her bones and abandoned her, going to the palace of his sister, where she was met with endless torment and trampling. Her sister, a master of deception, joined forces with the palace concubines to continuously plot against her, with his active participation, ruthlessly ravaging her body and soul. The unbearable pain of losing their unborn child eventually compelled her to leave decisively! He thought that what was missed was just a moment, but as he looked back in haste, he realized that what was missed was a lifetime. (This story is tragically cruel, please have some tissues ready.)
173.97 Million words | 2020-08-08 10:58Update
One absurd misstep led Xu Xun, who had finally avenged his enemies, to fall into the prosperous era of the Ming Dynasty five hundred years ago. During this time of peace and prosperity, Jinling was enchanting, the capital city was majestic, the melodies of the Qinhuai River could never be exhausted, and the dances of Huaiyang were endless. Under the harmony of this golden age, the loyal and virtuous thrived while the common people were treated no better than dogs. As a lone orphan, Xu Xun faced numerous challenges in merely surviving. In that case, he might as well embrace his fate and become a notorious courtier. The days of those noble-hearted Ming officials who preached benevolence, righteousness, and morality were numbered!
238.75 Million words | 2022-07-27 06:55Update
At the age of ten, I began reading the Three Kingdoms. It has been ten years now, and my admiration for the heroes of the Three Kingdoms has grown strong. By a fortunate coincidence, this young man has returned to the Three Kingdoms. Though originally a lowly individual, I have an extensive knowledge of the Three Kingdoms, aware of past and future events. I desire to assist Liu Bei in unifying the world. However, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhuge Liang, and others are all different from what I know. In a moment of uncertainty, I do not know who is good and who is evil. Within this world, there are those who fight for their survival, those who resort to any means for their beliefs, even accepting eternal infamy, and those who take risky actions for personal gain. Who among them will have the last laugh, I wonder!
424.76 Million words | 2021-09-28 14:38Update
Failed to steal the chicken and ended up losing the rice! I helped the princess sabotage her arranged marriage, but unexpectedly got myself involved. What? Mistaken identity? Can't believe I have such bad luck! In order to repay her kindness, she disguised herself as the princess and married off in her place. Little did she know, the person she married turned out to be him! On their wedding night, he threw her out and made her sleep in the woodshed, picking up horse dung... But she didn't care, using her silly abilities to eat and play as she pleased. She just didn't know when he started to see through her true identity and would do anything for her!
27.80 Million words | 2022-06-11 02:22Update
After being reborn, I became the unattainable desire of my ex-husband, full of greed, anger, and obsession... In my past life, you ended my life and annihilated my clan. In this life, I will seize your empire and send you to the underworld... Living a second life, Xiao Yun always reminded herself not to be emotionally involved, to avoid suffering... But unfortunately, she met him. Little did she expect that this person would emerge from the depths of darkness. He said: I have crossed the abyss of darkness and overcome numerous obstacles, all for your affection, to serve you as my queen! Heartless little thing, could you perhaps move me even just a bit? She replied: A person without a heart, how can their heart be moved? Strong and powerful, without cruelty, with an exceptionally sound worldview. The female lead never harms innocent people. The male lead is full of all kinds of romantic and dramatic elements...
428.54 Million words | 2020-10-11 08:06Update
Sulan tragically died in a car accident and later transmigrated into the body of Luoyun Yao in ancient times. When the female protagonist wanted to understand the identity of the character she transmigrated into, she unexpectedly discovered an even more concealed identity—the princess of the Biluo Kingdom. She then embarked on the path towards restoring the country step by step.
418.16 Million words | 2021-02-25 23:39Update
In commemoration of the anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan: Killing the Japanese devils, traitors, corrupt officials, collaborators, remnants of feudalism, the privileged, hooligans and scoundrels. Anyone who betrays the country, oppresses the righteous, they shall be killed! From Shanghai to Tianjin, from Tianjin to Nanjing, from Nanjing to Hangzhou, from Hangzhou to Fuzhou... Qin Feiyang, wielding knives and guns, never stopping, fighting relentlessly, eradicating traitors with iron and blood!
421.06 Million words | 2023-02-20 12:46Update
Why am I so passive? People who travel through time can achieve great success, become officials, and even rise to the position of prime minister. But I have to rely on my beautiful fiancee to save me, and I am forced to start from being a non-mainstream bandit? Are you Yan Song showing off your seniority? Do you have a disability certificate like Yan Shifan? Did Xu Lao tolerate it for twenty whole years? Fine, do as you please! But I don't have that much patience... Seven battles, I will conquer! Three expeditions to the Western countries! Conquer the world and colonize its territories! I will create my own era!
104.97 Million words | 2021-03-20 19:53Update
Courier Fang Tang, with his tricycle and a load of packages, accidentally ended up in the Tang Dynasty. He was instantly dumbfounded. "Lao Gan Ma chili sauce," "trendy men's short-sleeved shirts," "women's underwear." Fang Tang was filled with despair. Others who time-traveled usually brought countless treasures, but why did he end up with women's underwear? What made Fang Tang even more hopeless was what happened next. "I am about to go to war. As my subject, shouldn't you make some contributions?" "You're the emperor, the boss. I will do my best." "Brother, my wife wants a divorce recently. Can you make sure the Civil Affairs Bureau doesn't
501.71 Million words | 2022-04-17 14:18Update
Zhong Ying enters the capital, holding power over the court and the world. With a hundred thousand iron horses, he displays his dominance and stands unparalleled. Staining the sunset with blood, his battle spirit possesses him, as years of splendor fade like fleeting flowers. How can one bear such emotions? With a heart burning with passion and a sense of righteousness on his shoulders, it is difficult to balance his family, his country, and the world. A graceful beauty and a cunning hero in chaotic times, rising with bold cavalry to conquer the land, intoxicated by the embrace of a beloved. In an era of great contention, with endless flames of war, a treasure cauldron stands, filled with heroes scattered throughout the land. Across thousands of miles and stunning landscapes, the beauty of the nation reigns supreme. The valiant cavalry remains, daring anyone
374.65 Million words | 2020-07-30 22:33Update
道路，成为了一名无敌的海盗。
305.31 Million words | 2022-07-14 11:39Update
The diehard fan unexpectedly obtained the "Finger of Time" and traveled through time to possess the body of Yang Tingjian, the top scholar in the late Ming Dynasty. With a stomp in the mortuary, he declared, "Anyone who dares to defy me, stand up!" Not a single person dared to breathe... Bandits, the Qing Dynasty, and foreign powers, all succumbed before Yang Tingjian. As long as the sun touches the vast ocean, it belongs to the territorial waters of the Great Ming, which is sacred and inviolable. Challenging the maritime supremacy of the Great Ming is wicked and unforgivable, and the consequences are tragic. Invincible fleets, the empire where the sun never sets, maritime carriage drivers - their fate is a tragic one.
92.83 Million words | 2021-04-09 09:42Update
Taking over the position of the eleventh emperor of Anping, one day he would be assassinated 1,800 times. Of course, the eleventh emperor hesitated. However, her prime minister was both good-looking and intelligent, which made her reconsider this matter. "Ayi, the palace is so cold. I'll go to your prime minister's residence!" "Ayi, it's even colder in your residence. I'll go to your room!" "Ayi, your room—" "Your Majesty!" The eleventh emperor blinked his eyes. "I'm here!" Unfortunately, her prime minister deceived her, even though he risked his life to make her believe in him. "Ayi, if there's a next life and the prime minister is still you, I will kill you the first time I see you."
58.03 Million words | 2021-06-05 07:06Update
The Great Emperor led his army to overthrow the tyrannical Qin Dynasty and conquer the Western Chu, establishing the backbone of the Han ethnic group. The era of Wen and Jing built the mighty empire of Han and the Han Emperor. Emperor Wu of Han attacked the Xiongnu in the north, pacified the southern Yue tribes, and opened the Silk Road in the west, expanding the territory and creating the splendor of the strong Han. It is lamentable that the later generations of Han people are intoxicated with wealth and indulged in peaceful times, failing to recognize the strength of their ancestors and the glory of the Han empire. Historians of later generations sigh at the fleeting glory and the legendary downfall of the once mighty empire, leaving only a small footnote in the collapse of the first empire in Chinese history. Traveling back two thousand years, I find myself in the final years of Emperor Jing of Han, as the Marquis of Pingyang, married to the Princess of Pingyang, with the Emperor Wu of Han as my brother-in-law. At this crucial period of the thriving Han empire, Cao Shi, I, shall use my own hands to compose a new glorious chapter.
120.08 Million words | 2021-08-15 19:03Update
On that day, German soldiers silently lined up and began their journey back to Germany. They may not have failed, but they would taste the tears of failure! If only there were ifs, everything would have changed...
315.65 Million words | 2023-02-14 03:55Update
In the late Ming Dynasty, conquering the world, ruling the land, and collecting beautiful women, all in my hands!
82.88 Million words | 2021-05-05 00:29Update
