Are you a fan of historical fiction? Do you enjoy immersing yourself in stories that transport you to different eras, while also tugging at your heartstrings? If so, you're in luck! In this article, we will explore a list of exceptional sad historical fiction books that will leave you reflecting on the past long after you've turned the final page. 1. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak: Set during World War II in Nazi Germany, this powerful novel follows the life of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who finds solace in stealing books and sharing them with others amidst the chaos of war. Written with astonishing beauty and poignancy, Zusak's masterpiece is a true modern classic. 2. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this beautifully crafted novel interweaves the lives of a blind French girl and a German orphan boy as they navigate the perils of World War II. Doerr's evocative prose and deeply developed characters make this a truly unforgettable read. 3. "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini: Set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history, this heart-wrenching story follows the lives of Amir and Hassan, two inseparable friends from different social backgrounds. As their lives take tragic turns, Hosseini delves into themes of betrayal, redemption, and the enduring power of friendship. 4. "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: This gripping tale is set in occupied France during World War II and follows the lives of two sisters, Vianne and Isabelle, who find themselves drawn into the dangerous world of the French Resistance. Hannah's skillful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring to life the hardships faced by ordinary people during wartime. 5. "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy: No list of historical fiction is complete without Tolstoy's epic masterpiece. Spanning over 1,000 pages, this novel explores the lives of several aristocratic families during the tumultuous period of the Napoleonic Wars. With its intricate plot, profound character development, and examination of the human condition, "War and Peace" is a true classic that will leave you emotionally invested until the very end. If you're eager to dive into the world of sad historical fiction, there are several websites where you can find these books in various formats. Websites like Goodreads, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble provide comprehensive lists, reader reviews, and convenient purchasing options. Remember, reading sad historical fiction can be an emotional journey, but it also offers a unique opportunity to learn about the past and empathize with the struggles of those who came before us. So, grab a box of tissues and get ready to embark on an unforgettable reading experience with these remarkable novels!
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125.88 Million words | 2023-03-05 21:59Update
The country's rivers and mountains enter the war map, The people rejoice in their simple lives. Do not speak to me of becoming a noble, One general's achievement costs the lives of thousands! "The world is in chaos, the divine book is revealed; The chosen ones, with iron resolve; Three thousand miles of mountains and rivers, One lifetime should not be in vain!" "I, from Konoha, bear the weight of a thousand catties, Carrying the burden of tens of thousands of miles of land and rivers. I cannot let tears drown my courage, Nor lose the essence of a true man!" "Master, we, the Hanyue Tigers, with iron bones as our armor, Proudly shed our blood for our cause! We will dye our robes with blood, Together with heaven and earth, if we die, we die together..." "If you want to taste the blood and flesh of our army, You must first ask for it from my hands wielding a long blade!" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ A plot brewing for a thousand years slowly unfolds...
323.39 Million words | 2020-09-15 22:52Update
This is a memorable memory. Throughout the ages, passionate men have had a dream of joining the military and serving their country. If you're interested and patient enough to understand the real military life, join me in recalling that period of military service. Though it may be difficult to achieve complete authenticity, I will try my best to present the truth, offer sincere dedication, and incorporate some fictional elements without blindly fabricating. So, my friend, let's go back together to those iron-blooded years. As they say in the army, "Brothers, follow me..." If you're interested in discussing further, join the "Drunk and Fallen on the Battlefield" reader group. I highly recommend "The First Military Commander," which tells the untold story of a founding hero, and "The Throne of Warriors," which portrays the stories of heroes in the self-defense counterattack war. "The Iron Spear Paints the Eyebrow Records" showcases the desolate beauty of ancient warfare.
126.80 Million words | 2021-11-15 13:59Update
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 new book "Whimsical Fate" has started updating. I am looking for support, conversation, flirting, promotion, sharing, book reviews, red envelopes, endorsements, flowers, and collections. I woke up in another world and realized that I had been reborn after death. What's more shocking is the chaos between my past and present lives. Am I the legitimate daughter of the Night Mansion, or am I just an abandoned one? Abandoned? Well, let me amaze you with my brilliance. The Night Mansion wants to hold a family ritual? Sure, let me join the fun. I am not the kind of person who desecrates ancestral tombs. The legitimate daughter who was originally a commoner-turned-princess turns out to be vicious? Well, let me destroy your beauty and see how arrogant you can still be. I have also had the fortune to meet one, two, three, four, five beautiful men in this world. What? Her husband is the supreme ruler of this world? No way! She's already married. Uh! As for the love between handsome men, the boy's love, I have no comment. Crossing three lifetimes across different worlds, I realized that each lifetime is burdened with an inescapable destiny. What kind of ending awaits me, with a divided soul? In the end, can they break free from the chains of fate?
369.91 Million words | 2021-06-22 18:58Update
They were originally members of the Municipal Bureau of Garbage Classification, but under the call of "General's Order," they transformed into capable soldiers defending Youzhou in the battle. Resisting foreign invasions, exploring peace and justice, confronting power struggles, pondering the universe, and life. Humor, fortitude, war, fighting, passion, tenderness, yin and yang... everything you want to know, everything you don't know, it will all be in the book!
248.66 Million words | 2022-02-13 19:50Update
Z Country Military Intelligence Agency's most outstanding special agent, Night, who is known as the "Queen of Versatility," has obtained numerous crucial intelligence but tragically died from food poisoning. After a sudden time travel, she finds herself in the body of a three-year-old girl named Night Qing, who is the magistrate's daughter in the Tianchu Dynasty's border city. From then on, she receives love and pampering from her parents and older brother,
221.67 Million words | 2021-10-20 15:58Update
Zhang Yi was originally a colonel in the special forces of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. During his vacation, he was surrounded by international mercenaries and ultimately perished together with a few of them. When he woke up, he found himself in turbulent times, reborn as a platoon leader during the Korean War. Witness how a legendary special forces king strengthens national defense, revives military glory, fights against Japan, defeats Russia, and restores the greatness of China! Those who dare to challenge his might shall be eliminated, no matter how far they may be! Justice always belongs to the strong! The new book, "Iron-Blooded King of the Great Ming Dynasty," has been published and is being updated simultaneously on both Chuangshi and Qidian platforms. Readers are kindly requested to bookmark and follow it!
15.38 Million words | 2022-12-20 08:15Update
After a thousand years of dreaming, I woke up only to find myself as an injured soldier in the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Life seems full of despair, but as the protagonist, how could I not have a trick up my sleeve? Enter the Group of Heroes System, dedicated to cultivating the most powerful generals of the Three Kingdoms. To be proficient in both military and literature, it's simple! What? I can create my own generals? Perfect! This is
85.63 Million words | 2021-10-14 13:51Update
Love for one's close relatives can be perilous, as it may jeopardize one's own well-being. When a minister becomes too powerful, it is inevitable that the ruler's position will be threatened. If brothers do not submit to authority, it will endanger the stability of the state. The rise of treacherous ministers leads to the decline of the righteous path. The vast territories of feudal lords pose a danger to the emperor. In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the empire was in great chaos, with powerful eunuchs and influential relatives causing harm to the nation, while regional warlords seized power, leaving the Han Dynasty in name only. The Yuan family, composed of officials and scholars from the fourth generation, sought to rule the world. Cao Mengde, a visionary figure despite being labeled as an unworthy eunuch, gathered talents and aimed to dominate the central plains. Jiangdong has always produced heroes, from the formidable tiger Sun Jian who swept all enemies, to the young hero Sun Ce who established the foundation of Eastern Wu, and Sun Quan, who inherited the legacy of his father and brothers and aspired to become an emperor. Liu Bei, renowned for his righteousness and unmatched fame as a descendant of the Han Dynasty, spent half of his life wandering, until Zhuge Liang appeared and provided the perfect strategy for dividing the realm into three. In his later years, Liu Xuan, known as Liu Bei, finally achieved his ambition to become a hegemon. Guo Jia, a talented strategist who died prematurely, was an important advisor to Cao Wei in history. When a time-traveler takes the place of Guo Jia, the brilliant and resourceful strategist is transformed into someone with a completely different destiny, embarking on another grand and eventful life. If you enjoy "The World of the Commoner in the Three Kingdoms," please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and on Weibo!
31.87 Million words | 2022-04-29 14:20Update
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
Emperor Han Cheng, Liu Ao: "You ask Us... uh, you ask who I am? Hmm, I am merely a slave of the Fuping Marquis's family!" Zhao Feiyan, the most beautiful woman in the Han palace: "I would rather be the lord's concubine than the empress." Zhao Hede, the greatest beauty in the Two Hans era: "To fulfill my desires, I would not hesitate to die. I envy only mandarin ducks, not immortals." Ban Jieyu, the most talented female scholar of the Western Han: "Gazing at the bright moon, I embrace my heart, thinking of my love in the autumn wind." Wang Zhao
454.49 Million words | 2023-07-01 04:40Update
Having been in the political arena for ten years, ambition has also been worn down into an old horse. One careless move in the power struggle led to a downfall. Crossing over? It's not a rare occurrence, but luckily, I crossed over into the body of a nobleman's son. Unfortunately, he is only a common-born son of an elderly marquis, who holds a prominent position. With fifteen sons, he ranks twelfth in the family hierarchy, making it impossible for him to inherit the title. Among his elder brothers, some hold official positions, while others serve in the military. Unfortunately, our immediate family possesses no talent and shows no signs of improvement, relying on a meager monthly allowance of twenty taels of silver to scrape by. My mother was a concubine who passed away early, and the marquis's mansion holds no regard for us. Even the snobbish servants dare to flaunt their power in front of us. Only my widowed sister, who shares the same mother as me, treats me kindly and occasionally provides assistance. However, as a widow with a son, I must be mindful of my boundaries. While others who have crossed over try to develop businesses, our elderly marquis strictly forbids his descendants from engaging in commerce. Shall we wait until the marquis passes away, only to be driven out by our brothers, each given a small plot of land? As a modern person, if I'm going to experience this, it must be done in a grand manner. Engaging in literature and calligraphy is not my forte, and the games of kings and marquis are not interesting to me. How about manipulating the changing of emperors and establishing my own power? "Why shouldn't a man carry his Wu Blade, conquering fifty provinces? I invite you to temporarily ascend the Lingyan Pavilion. Which scholar wouldn't desire to become a marquis of ten thousand households?"
548.82 Million words | 2021-09-11 02:44Update
Accidentally traveling back to the 1950s, I replaced the foolish pillar of youth, seizing the heart of a stunning beauty from the start and leaving no chance for those scoundrels like Xu Damao to ruin everything. Changing the fate of the original pillar, I roamed freely through the courtyard, rushed through the gates of Zhengyang, stepping on the opportunities brought by the changing times, and becoming a rising star of wealth and prosperity.
486.64 Million words | 2020-07-27 20:57Update
Time Travel Strategist: From Accountant to Royal Aristocrat's Comeback! PS: New book "The Mightiest Martial Emperor" has been uploaded. Welcome everyone to watch!
221.95 Million words | 2021-07-12 13:54Update
Dual identities, youth going back in time, a modern perspective on war from that era, a clash of weaponry from different eras, occasional collaboration and fierce competition between the Communist and Nationalist parties, intricate gang systems, how a few Japanese individuals managed to occupy a large territory relying on their traitorous allies, the establishment of an industrial system to support the war, the development of modern agriculture to sustain basic survival, the rise of the nation in the midst of war, the resilience and strength of humanity in the face of bloodshed and fire
460.00 Million words | 2022-09-26 20:56Update
The new book "Iron-Blood Warlords" has been uploaded.
475.92 Million words | 2021-03-04 08:18Update
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.
89.37 Million words | 2021-01-10 18:43Update
The young cross-talk actor accidentally traveled to the feudal era and started telling stories, singing songs, and showcasing entertainment, packaging himself as a celebrity. The beautiful woman giggles by the Yangliu River, while the smoke and wind rise in the east. What? Compete with me in poetry, intelligence, wealth, and women? Ha, who can rival the heroes of the world? Let's see how the chief national scholar's skills unfold! Chief National Scholar.
585.58 Million words | 2021-01-12 14:41Update
When the young are strong, so is the mighty Han! This is an era filled with heroism, exuberance, and unrestrained spirit. With a steed that travels a thousand miles beneath them and a precious golden eagle bow in hand, they ride steeds to conquer the Xiongnu, shooting three arrows to determine the fate of Tian Shan. Glory is destined to be attained on horseback, as the majestic Han's power spreads across thousands of miles.
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