Best New Historical Fiction Novels of 2021: Explore the Intriguing Worlds of the Past Are you craving a captivating journey into the past? Look no further! In this article, we present a curated list of the best new historical fiction novels of 2021. Immerse yourself in the vivid settings, rich characters, and gripping narratives crafted by these talented authors. From ancient civilizations to more recent events, these books offer a diverse range of historical periods to explore. 1. "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn: Step into the thrilling world of code-breaking during World War II. Follow three women from different walks of life as they navigate love, friendship, and espionage at Bletchley Park. Kate Quinn’s meticulous research and compelling storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat. 2. "The Paris Library" by Janet Skeslien Charles: Set against the backdrop of World War II, this novel takes readers on a journey from Montana to Paris. Inspired by real events, it weaves together the stories of a librarian and a young Jewish teenager during the Nazi occupation. Janet Skeslien Charles delivers a powerful tale about the resilience of literature and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. 3. "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir: While not purely historical fiction, this science fiction novel blends elements of the past and future. Join astronaut Ryland Grace as he embarks on a desperate mission to save humanity. Andy Weir, the author of "The Martian," combines scientific accuracy with a gripping storyline, appealing to fans of both history and science. 4. "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah: Travel to the Dust Bowl era of the Great Depression with Kristin Hannah's latest masterpiece. This emotionally charged novel follows Elsa Martinelli's journey from a failing farm in Texas to the promise of a better life in California. Through the protagonist's resilience and determination, Hannah sheds light on a devastating period in American history. 5. "The Push" by Ashley Audrain: Delving into the complex ties between mothers and daughters, this suspenseful novel explores the haunting secrets that can be passed down through generations. Ashley Audrain's atmospheric storytelling skillfully combines contemporary issues with a historical backdrop, providing a fresh perspective on the genre. For more historical fiction recommendations, visit popular websites such as Goodreads, Historical Novel Society, or Book Riot. These platforms offer a wealth of user reviews, author interviews, and curated lists to help you discover your next favorite read. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking an escape into the past, these best new historical fiction novels of 2021 will transport you to compelling worlds filled with unforgettable characters. Dive into these captivating tales and let your imagination roam freely through the annals of time. Happy reading!
Full of suspense and terrifying at every turn, with a twisted and intriguing plot, this is an epic tomb-robbing masterpiece. The curse of the underworld, the lost kingdom of the underworld, the legends of the land of immortality... Take you on a journey to explore the mysterious and eerie underground world, where the everlasting lanterns illuminate for a thousand years, the general of the Nine Hells lurks, and the ultimate destiny of the world awaits.
121.38 Million words | 2022-05-23 09:45Update
There is a boundary between Yin and Yang; the paths of the living and the dead diverge. Those who are alive witness the rising sun and the setting moon in the human realm, while the wandering spirits ignite flickering cold fires in the underworld. From the moment a person who was born dead encounters a mysterious clan burdened with countless years of bloodline curses, starting with the blooming of the Dark Lily, a group of young people inadvertently intrigued by ancient legends suddenly realizes that the sky is devoid of a blue sun, and the spirits roam the night...
432.36 Million words | 2022-10-22 06:40Update
Lost in a daze, she transmigrates into a noblewoman of a prestigious family? Well, that's a good background! The second sister in the family is wicked? Well, she'll defeat her! The fiancé is handsome and charming? Well, she has found a great husband! What? He dares to come and break off the engagement? She'll throw him away and seek a husband as a single noblewoman! Market trends? Hmph, she'll see how things go!
196.15 Million words | 2022-01-03 20:55Update
As the end of the world arrives and the Earth is destroyed, Yun Ci, with her medical laboratory, transmigrates into the body of a foolish village girl in ancient times. Her mother is a notorious widow tyrant who dotes on her daughter to an insane extent. Whoever dares to call her daughter a fool will receive a punch in return. 'My daughter is the smartest, my daughter is the cutest. Whoever insults her as a fool, I will turn them into real fools.' Her brother is incredibly intelligent, steadfast and ruthless, noting down every person who bullies his mother and sister in his little notebook. 'Those who bully my mother and sister, I have recorded them all. When I grow up and have the ability, none of you will be able to escape.' So, Yun Ci, accompanied by her fierce mother and smart brother, becomes wealthy and prosperous while dealing with scum, undergoing a high-profile counterattack. As for the sudden appearance of her treacherous father, they all say, 'Get lost.' Yun Ci leads a vibrant life, with only one nuisance following her wherever she goes—a 'dead fox' she can never get rid of. 'Ci Ci, look, the entire capital city is filled with the magnolias you love.' 'Ci Ci, I've gotten rid of all my rotten peach blossoms, so now no woman dares to have any intentions towards me.' 'Ci Ci, I have given you all my assets. When will you marry me?' The people of the capital city are all blinded. Is he really the cold-hearted and ruthless crown prince? Why would he fall for a wild village woman? The prince's subordinates: Hehe, wild village woman, a literary scholar, foreign princes, rich and influential merchants—they all have to call themselves younger brothers in front of the lady..
178.12 Million words | 2021-05-31 02:19Update
Transmigrating into the apocalypse, Gu Yu wakes up to be faced with a pair of devouring green eyes. In this post-apocalyptic world, where human nature is tested, he is met with imminent death. Just as he is at a loss, a miraculous ability is bestowed upon him. At the start, he creates zombies. Green zombies, black zombies, iron zombies, copper zombies, silver zombies, golden zombies, purple zombies, flying zombies, wandering zombies, unyielding zombies... Are zombie waves terrifying? Sorry, would my zombie waves be terrifying? Creating deities, monsters, dragons, phoenixes, qilins... Angels, demons, undead, elves, bloodsuckers... Finally, Gu Yu turns his head and, oh, before he knows it, he has created so many races. Hiss, what are those things? Gods? Creating deities in the mortal world is a bit frightening indeed. When aliens are ready to reap the benefits, they suddenly realize that the knife in their hands... is not as sharp, as it seems they are the ones to be reaped. The introduction is feeble, please read the actual text, purely writing a book just to bring you some laughter..
329.67 Million words | 2022-04-29 09:13Update
In the past, she was always accommodating, only looking out for others, but it led to a tragic fall from a cliff. With amnesia, she flashes a silver needle in her hand and takes on all challenges in the village, household, and palace. If you dare to fight, she will give her all! Please note: My adorable son and the aloof prince are mine, stay away if you're a villain or enemy, otherwise, I'll crush you!
527.16 Million words | 2021-05-18 08:15Update
【Original Title: Reborn Campus: Emperor's Beloved Warm Love】She is Qin Yusheng, who has been reborn. She is incredibly beautiful, captivating, and in her previous life, she was framed by despicable men and women. Reborn once again, she meets him and he falls in love at first sight, cherishing her, and accompanying her...
494.10 Million words | 2023-03-24 18:03Update
A recently graduated college student gets caught up in an unknown and terrifying storm after seeing a black car on his way to a job interview! All sorts of unknown dangers haunt Lin Dong, who contemplates suicide but finds no escape. As the events become increasingly unreal, how will his small team overcome one obstacle after another and turn the tables?
122.73 Million words | 2021-07-17 12:45Update
Apologies are impossible, I didn't intentionally knock him down. Who knew he couldn't take a hit? Su Yu said unhappily, "It's really annoying. Why does it always end up with one punch knocking someone out... and there's also a beautiful girl who insists on being my girlfriend." The biggest annoyance in Su Yu's life is that he is just too strong and talented! A new book is now open, so don't be stingy with the diamonds in your hands!!!
16.63 Million words | 2021-10-30 09:55Update
【The new book "Reborn in the 70s: The Cunning Little Bride" has been released】Before rebirth, Song Ran was innocent and naive. Her stepmother ruined her fortune, and her best friend stole her man, leaving her single and destitute for life. After rebirth, Song Ran opened her eyes and gained wisdom from her past mistakes. The first thing she needed to do was to hold tightly onto the thigh of Mr. Gu, who had a bright future ahead of him.
540.60 Million words | 2022-08-01 06:54Update
"I am a business person, carrying on my shoulders the ancestral peddler's burden." "The things I sell may not be the most precious, but they are certainly what you need the most. For example, selling water to a traveler in the desert, selling a beautiful woman to a loser, selling great power to a vengeful youth, selling an opportunity to the demon king who wants to unify the world. Selling martial prowess to a mortal who dreams of reaching the heavens..." "As long as you desire it, just think about it urgently. I will appear before you!" "Don't worry about not being able to afford it, it's okay. Whatever you can offer, we can make an arrangement!" Group: .
45.79 Million words | 2021-10-20 00:28Update
What? She failed in reincarnation and became a baby doll. What can a baby doll do? There's no cultivation of spiritual power here. When will her wings grow? She wants to fly, fly, fly... Many years later, 'Mr. Ye, your wife has gone for a float, what should we do?' Mr. Ye sighed as his wife started flying every day and disappeared without a trace. He couldn't send people to find them because they couldn't fly. And then there's that little guy, who can transform into a human, and a man at that. He is always 'biplane' with his wife, leaving Mr. Ye frustrated and helpless...
1.84 Million words | 2022-02-08 17:59Update
【This article has been published under the title 'Time Mountain and Sea Await You' and is available for purchase on Dangdang and Taobao】【Recommend new book, 'Fu Shao's Loving Pet: Sweet Wife, a Little Sweet!'】 As a professional relationship investigator who is driven by money, Xia Zileng happily accepts this job. She has evaluated countless men and possesses a discerning eye, along with an exceptionally popular best friend. So earning these ten million seems too easy! However, reality proves that money is hard to come by, and free lunches don't fall from the sky. 'Give you a billion to make others think I'm normal.' 'Mr. Yi... how do I prove that?' '...I can't do this job, please find someone more capable!'
254.09 Million words | 2021-04-15 19:12Update
One day, I entered a mountain where everyone inside was sick, except for me. In other words, this is a crazy story of who is the craziest among the mentally ill, with a princess taking care of a group of psychiatric patients. (Laughs)
33.07 Million words | 2021-12-12 00:39Update
Women: "My breasts are bigger than yours!" "I am more beautiful than you!" "My IQ is higher than yours!" "I... my chicken is longer than yours!" Bai Mu: I don't need that kind of thing. "What do you have to compete with us? Disappear from his side quickly." Bai Mu blinked: Well, then... I'll compete with you in terms of who has a better dad?!" This is actually a monster pet story disguised as an online game story. Please ignore the words "online game".
43.48 Million words | 2022-01-16 02:55Update
◆This work is exclusively released on K Novel Website◆ · [Bind you for a lifetime, cherish you forever.] He came for revenge, pushed away his lover of six years out of hatred, and entered the sight of Zhan Lin, willingly throwing himself into his embrace; an absurd joke of one night, a trade of money and flesh, their battle of wits unfolds here; humiliated for two years, step by step, hiding his true feelings, calculating all the love he was given, ruthlessly pushing him into the depths of despair; seven years later, he returns, arrogant and unrestrained, seeking revenge on that heartless person, making him... ****！【】[Meeting wrong is not important, the missed youth is not counted, I only hope you don't escape from my cruel bondage and domineering love anymore!] Uke: Yu Zi, Seme: Zhan Lin; witness how the little uke struggles in the trap set by
343.33 Million words | 2022-02-18 18:46Update
At the wedding of her good friend, Su Minmin, Zuo Wei unexpectedly encountered her former idol, Rong Huai. The reunion after so many years brought back memories of a past she didn't want to remember. The scumbag she met in college, the series of nightmares caused by her sister's family, and her friend Luo Yue who had been with Rong Huai for over a decade – when Zuo Wei felt overwhelmed and exhausted, Rong Huai got down on one knee, holding a red velvet box. She didn't know what path to choose...
293.94 Million words | 2022-11-20 14:21Update
She forgot who she was, but her mind retained knowledge of futuristic technology. Despite her gentle and graceful personality, she wielded the fiercest weapons. Through a time-traveling accident, she found herself in a tumultuous world, becoming the coveted prize of various nations. The mighty General, after great effort, finally married her, and she obediently used her weapons as her dowry. However, this man showered her with love and affection, and years later, she suddenly realized that she had become the Empress... This is actually a sweet and affectionate story about the Empress's growth!
90.19 Million words | 2022-12-06 09:23Update
A raging fire, cruelly destroying her happiness. Heartbroken, she secluded herself for a year. When she reappeared, she disrupted the coronation of a new emperor. How could she allow others to covet the empire she worked so hard to build? An assassination attempt ignited her dormant heart. Who was the silent guardian in the darkness, watching over her with their eyes? And where was the fragrance of snow orchids, so familiar yet intoxicating like poison? On a grand palace banquet, they met face to face. Her long dormant heart began to beat again, but when the mask was taken off, she faced a shattered and unfamiliar visage. He said, "Empress Dowager, you mistook me for someone else!" Yet, whether it was a mistake or not, only the bitter coolness that flooded her chest after their passing encounter silently resisted his merciless assertion. ...Alas, his lack of mercy was born from deep affection!(Book club QQ group: [Group number], code: Any character's name)
214.34 Million words | 2022-11-22 21:10Update
As scheduled, just as it is written in Genesis that God took seven days to create the world, the world's collapse took only seven days. Within those seven days, the dead rise, walking corpses roam, the six realms merge, and gods and demons descend upon the world. The extinction of humanity hangs by a thread. Li Xian, originally a disciple of the Daoist sect, eventually turns against the heavens. He says, 'The Way of Heaven may be your way, but it is not mine. In this era of destruction, I will rebuild the great path. I want the virtuous to receive blessings and longevity, and the wicked to meet their doom. I want fairness to reign in this world and for there to be consequences. Starting from this profound vow, my voice will resound throughout heaven and earth.' If you find 'Only I, the Supreme Path' intriguing, don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on your microblog!
505.80 Million words | 2022-12-15 12:42Update
