Best New Historical Fiction Books of 2015: Immerse Yourself in the Past Are you a history lover? Do you enjoy getting lost in a well-researched and captivating historical fiction novel? If so, you're in the right place! In this article, we'll take a look at some of the best new historical fiction books released in 2015 that will transport you to different eras and provide a fascinating literary experience. 1. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr: Set during World War II, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows the lives of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths eventually cross. Their intertwining stories create a poignant and mesmerizing tale of love, resilience, and the power of human connection. 2. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: Set in German-occupied France during World War II, this gripping novel tells the story of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who must make impossible choices to survive and resist Nazi brutality. With themes of sacrifice, bravery, and the resilience of the human spirit, "The Nightingale" is a heart-wrenching and unforgettable read. 3. "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins: Although not strictly a historical novel, this psychological thriller takes readers on a gripping journey through the lives of three women, whose stories intertwine and lead to a shocking conclusion. Set in modern-day England, "The Girl on the Train" explores themes of memory, trust, and the unreliability of perception. 4. "Circling the Sun" by Paula McLain: Based on the true story of Beryl Markham, this novel whisks readers away to 1920s Kenya. Beryl, a strong-willed and independent woman, navigates love, adventure, and tragedy in a male-dominated society. "Circling the Sun" offers a vivid portrayal of the African landscape and a captivating exploration of gender roles and colonialism. 5. "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdrich: Inspired by the life of her grandfather, Louise Erdrich takes readers back to 1953 in rural North Dakota. The novel follows Thomas Wazhushk, a night watchman and tribal chairman, as he fights against bureaucratic efforts to terminate the Native American reservation. With richly drawn characters and masterful storytelling, "The Night Watchman" sheds light on the struggles and resilience of Native American communities. Where to Find More Historical Fiction Gems: For avid readers of historical fiction, there are several websites and resources that can help you discover more books in this genre. Goodreads, a popular online community for book lovers, has lists curated by users where you can find recommendations and reviews of historical fiction novels. BookBub is another great platform that offers personalized book recommendations and notifies you of discounted e-book deals in your favorite genres. So, whether you're interested in European history, World War II, or tales of resilience and bravery, these best new historical fiction books of 2015 will satisfy your thirst for knowledge and immerse you in captivating stories from the past. Happy reading!
Sulo is reborn and raised by a creepy old man since childhood. He thought that the heavy responsibility of saving the world would be entrusted to him from then on. But little did he know that just as he grew up, he was dispatched to the imperial capital to be the bodyguard of a young lady. From then on, charming maids, beautiful courtesans, iron-blooded widows, silly princesses, mischievous princesses, domineering queens, and more, they all came one after another… Sulo wiped away the drool at the corner of his mouth and said seriously, "Those who do not vote, do not bookmark, and do not reward, shall not approach this young master." [PS: New author, new book, seeking recommendations and bookmarks!]
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In this year, Liu Bei's biological son, Liu Shan, was born. In this year, Cao Cao boasted an army of 800,000 marching south. In this year, a modern accountant traveled back in time and became Liu Bei's adopted son, Liu Feng. With an awkward identity, imminent disasters, and a tragic ending in the distant future, Liu Feng, who is well aware of all this, can only rise up and resist
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Li Long, who attended a military academy at the National University of Defense Technology, is a reconnaissance soldier. During an exercise in Changsha, Hunan Province, he unfortunately got killed by a live round. By some twist of fate, he was transported to the late Ming Dynasty, during the reign of the last emperor, Chongzhen. It was a chaotic time with banditry, peasant uprisings, and invasions from the Qing army. After his transmigration, Li Long found that his team's equipment, including a solar-powered laptop and an automatic rifle, had also come along. Wearing a steel helmet and camouflage uniform, what kind of encounters would he face in this era of advanced firearms? Can the Ming Expeditionary Force truly embark on expeditions to Europe and America?
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In the 32nd year of the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty, the small court held on to half of the country while being cornered in a corner. The Jin Dynasty was poised to invade, and internal ministers fought for power. In the far north, Mongolian tribes were rising, while in the southern empire, religious ambitions were growing. The rivers and lakes were ever-changing, and the court was full of intrigue. The story begins here—an era of sudden change, the growth path of a renowned general, a journey through bloody wars, the rise and fall of a nation, political struggles, battlefields stained with blood, a mysterious and unpredictable rivers and lakes, and a passionate love story. Joining the web
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【[Submission for the Chronological Historical Genre Writing Contest: Possession Genre]】The male protagonist, Wang Ming, was fortunate enough to transmigrate into the body of Wang Mang and entered the noble social circle of the Wang family. Witness how this rich second-generation from the Han Dynasty, with his handsome appearance and wealth, manipulates the court and establishes his own empire
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Modern German fan Li Mo unexpectedly travels to World War II Germany, and he is even the only son of the Fuhrer. How can he navigate in unfamiliar surroundings? How can he survive amidst the flames of war? The rumbling war tanks of the Fuhrer are crushing the world, and the German army, with the power of just one nation, challenges the entire world. My Fuhrer, this is a suicidal rhythm you're setting! Can Li Mo save those honorable, loyal, brave, and sacrificial German soldiers? Can he save that mysterious Germany, embodying arrogance, vanity, fanaticism, bravery, sincerity, rigidness, seriousness, harshness, diligence, and reflection all at once? (Disclaimer: We admire the German army, their loyalty and bravery, patriotism and dedication, strength and resilience, honor and sacrifice, as well as the unique German traits of diligence and rigor. None of these are related to Nazis or fascism. I strongly oppose mass killings and extreme racism. Looking at the current situation, our predicament resembles that of pre-war Germany. Therefore, we need to be more patriotic, stronger, braver, and more tightly united to build our great motherland.)
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TV Drama: Peerless Hero, a fan fiction. Set in the Republic of China era, a refreshing and enjoyable read. Please mind your comments, fellow book lovers. Book lovers' group.
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Traveling through the Three Kingdoms, joining the Yellow Turbans, starting from weakness and becoming strong, leading the oppressed masses to revolution. Xu Feng wants people to know that even a peasant uprising can be exciting! It can be grand and magnificent. The only question is, can the various warlords hold their ground?
377.33 Million words | 2021-11-15 02:41Update
Yan Kuo, a literary youth, soul transmigrated to the Eastern Han Dynasty and unexpectedly became Cao Cao's daughter, Cao Ming. It's like being a tiger's child, but it's also an opportunity. In this era where the strong are respected, Cao Ming feels immense pressure. Until the final moment arrives, she must make a difficult decision: whether to strive for the pinnacle of power or retreat into the bustling world. (This book is purely fictional, serious readers should refer to The Records of the Three Kingdoms.) QQ book club, I am not the group owner, the group owner is a girl, cough cough.
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The prosperous era of Kaiyuan, with abundance and treasures from all corners. Remembering the peak of Kaiyuan, and the peaceful times of Tianbao. The gates of the palace opened in the heavenly realm, with people from all nations bowing before the imperial crown. After the peak of Kaiyuan, during the final years of Tianbao, the Tang dynasty remained prosperous, but hidden crises lingered beneath the flourishing era. The once ambitious emperor lost his former ambition and grew weary of state affairs, drowning himself in indulgence. In the court, the two corrupt ministers, Li Linfu and Yang Guozhong, held great power, arousing anger and resentment among the officials and the
521.69 Million words | 2021-12-18 18:00Update
The greatest catastrophe in the history of Chinese civilization was unexpectedly caused by the rule of barbarians in the Central Plains. In Liaodong, the situation was critical with barbarians still watching closely, while in Shanxi and Shaanxi, bandits ravaged cities and counties like locusts, with constant natural disasters and man-made calamities tormenting the people. At such a crucial moment, there was no one capable of turning the tide and saving the collapsing empire. However, a powerful army emerged from Datong, driving away the Jurchens, subduing banditry, and fighting in both the north and the south. They once again established China's dominance atop the world, revealing the path to the formation of a modern army during the Ming Dynasty. This is a historical legend written by ordinary individuals.
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The Growth History of a Dominant King! Little did the mighty Liu Xiu, with his indomitable spirit, know that when he arrived in this world, thrilled by this strange and powerful body, the wheels of Han Dynasty's history had already undergone irreversible changes. Hero? Tyrant? Cunning strategist? With a sword in hand, who dares to challenge his dominance! ... Yuan Shao had tears of helplessness: "This lad is not merely a
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Thief heavens, you actually made me become the son of Wu Zetian! Bah, I have my own strategy, why fear the Wutang faction! Lying drunk and reckless, singing boldly, I laugh as I watch the beautiful woman in her red sleeves. For a time, so many heroes, all fall into my trap. With my five-horse carriage and luxurious fur coat, all I desire is to plot a drunken scheme in the Zhangtai mansion, wielding my sword and pointing towards the Palace of Penglai from a distance.
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The ruler called them "ant thieves", the aristocratic families called them "moth thieves", only the common people called them the Yellow Turban Army. The Yellow Turban Army was tragic. Emperor Fu Song, Zhu Jun, stepping on the countless white bones of the Yellow Turban soldiers, climbed to power, claiming it was for the sake of pacifying the world. The Yellow Turban Army was heroic. Liu Bei, stepping on the countless white bones of the Yellow Turbans, transformed from a commoner to an official, tearfully saying, "All for the sake of the people." The Yellow Turban Army was helpless. Cao Cao, relying on the 300,000 Yellow Turban defectors in his hands, leapt to become the greatest warlord
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They faced the Japanese bayonets with their chests, leaving their backs to their compatriots. They embraced death for themselves, but left the opportunity for life to their wives, children, and elderly. For the sake of the country, for the sake of the nation, they vowed to fight until the last soldier, refusing to retreat. Respectfully dedicating this text to all the heroes who sacrificed themselves for the country and the nation.
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In the second year of Jingtai, the kind-hearted Zhu Qizhen anxiously looked towards the Southern Palace, while Zhu Qiyu sat proudly in the Hall of Heavenly Purity. The once stunning Empress Qian had now become a feeble old woman, and the beloved Wan Zhen'er, who once received the Emperor's favor in all six palaces, was now thin and weak. This year marked the second year after the disastrous defeat of the Ming Dynasty. It was during this time that the battle to defend the capital had just been won, and the bloodstains left by the eunuch Wang Zhen had not yet dried. Yang, a talented scholar from the Ministry of Rites, returned to the capital with great courage, and the mighty Shao Bao began to display his power on the frontier. This was an age marked by recent chaos, but also a time filled with opportunities. It was at this moment that a man from another era journeyed through time and space, with a gust of wind disturbing the calm river. The drizzle in Shuntian Prefecture wet the tips of the girls' shoes, and the gentle sound of the bell from the office of the Grand Music Bureau swayed in the air. The scholars on the willow-lined river bank sang loudly, but who was it that plucked the pipa and made the banana leaves turn red?
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"The Great Thief of the Nation" will be available for free reading for three consecutive days. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the incredible. In conclusion, after careful and meticulous observation, Lin Feng confirmed that he had returned to the past. Of course, this has nothing to do with things like the Moonlight Box, or perhaps there is no reason at all. Or maybe there is a reason that Lin Feng can't figure out. Although he likes to read "Science Fiction World" in the toilet and knows that there is a famous old man named Hawking in the Royal Academy of Sciences of the Great British Empire who proposed the famous theory of spacetime, confirming that it is impossible for a person to go back to the past, based on the current situation, this argument is obviously absolutely wrong. Unfortunately, he can't expose this scientific fraud in the present century.
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The Eighteen Heroes of Sui and Tang dynasties were all extraordinary. Qin Shuobao broke the river with a single halberd, Li Yuanba shattered the mountain with a hammer, and Yu Chi Gong marched fearlessly amidst ten thousand troops. As the protagonist, Liu Li was equally impressive, supporting the sky with a single pillar!
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In the time of grandeur, Bianliang was bustling with visitors from all directions, connecting nations far and wide. But in the blink of an eye, it became the period of Jingkang, where iron hooves trampled across, leaving behind only memories. Looking back abruptly, is that Bianliang still the same? Let us follow the young lad named Liu Yong outside the Vermilion Bird Gate and explore the stories of the Eastern Capital during the Northern Song Dynasty. With a new face and a fresh story, we reject clichés.
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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.
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