french historical fiction

If you're a fan of historical fiction and have an interest in French history, you're in for a treat! French historical fiction is a captivating genre that brings to life the rich tapestry of France's past, spanning across different eras, from the medieval period to the Belle Époque. In this article, we will explore some must-read works of French historical fiction, talented authors who have crafted these tales, and websites where you can dive deep into this fascinating literary world.

1. "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas:
No discussion about French historical fiction would be complete without mentioning this timeless classic. Set in early 19th-century France, this adventure-packed novel takes readers on a thrilling journey of revenge, romance, and redemption. Alexandre Dumas, known for his swashbuckling tales, weaves a masterful narrative that transports readers to a bygone era of aristocracy and intrigue. The "Count of Monte Cristo" remains an all-time favorite, resonating with readers across generations.

2. "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo:
Another iconic work of French historical fiction is "Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo. This sweeping epic explores the lives of characters from various social classes in 19th-century France, amidst the backdrop of revolutionary uprisings. Hugo's writing delves deep into themes of justice, love, and the human spirit, making "Les Misérables" a literary masterpiece that continues to move readers today.

3. "The Perfume Collector" by Kathleen Tessaro:
Although not originally written in French, "The Perfume Collector" is a captivating novel set in post-World War II Paris. This enchanting story takes readers on a journey through the world of perfumes and the secrets that bind two women from different generations. Kathleen Tessaro beautifully captures the atmosphere of Paris and its intriguing history, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of women during this transformative period.

4. "City of Thieves" by David Benioff:
While not written by a French author, "City of Thieves" by David Benioff is an excellent example of historical fiction set in French-occupied Russia during World War II. This gripping tale follows two young men on a quest to find a dozen eggs, a seemingly impossible task in a city devastated by war. Benioff's storytelling skillfully portrays the horrors of war while injecting moments of humanity, making "City of Thieves" a compelling read for fans of French historical fiction.

For those seeking more recommendations or looking to explore French historical fiction further, several websites cater to this niche literary interest:

1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com):
Goodreads is a popular platform for book lovers and provides an extensive collection of user reviews, recommendations, and reading lists. It offers a specific section for French historical fiction, where you can find ratings and reviews for various books in the genre.

2. Historical Novel Society (www.historicalnovelsociety.org):
The Historical Novel Society is a fantastic resource for historical fiction enthusiasts. Their website features reviews, author interviews, and articles specifically focused on French historical fiction and other sub-genres. You can discover new books and authors through their recommendations.

3. Amazon (www.amazon.com):
While primarily an online marketplace, Amazon is an excellent source for discovering French historical fiction. The website's "Customers who bought this also bought" and "Recommended for you" sections often showcase related books based on your browsing and purchase history.

In conclusion, French historical fiction offers a captivating blend of history, imagination, and compelling storytelling. Whether you enjoy tales of ancient France, literary classics, or novels set in more recent times, there is a vast selection of books waiting to transport you to different periods of French history. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, curl up with one of these recommended novels, and embark on an immersive journey through the fascinating world of French historical fiction.
Wife Wakes Up Not Sophisticated Fiction
Wife Wakes Up Not Sophisticated

Bao Zi wakes up and finds herself three years in the future with a superstar husband lying next to her. Bao Zi: It must be because I took his innocence that he reluctantly married me(?_?). Huo Chen wakes up and realizes that his wife's demeanor has changed. #Where did my sophisticated wife go?# #Where did this clown come from?# #My wife tells me dirty jokes all the time but won't get intimate with me.# #Wife, words can be dirty, but actions are truly dirty( ̄▽ ̄).# Fans: We will quietly watch you show lovey-dovey affection 【smooch smooch】.

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Pharmacist Little Sister Leads Senior Brother Astray Fiction
Pharmacist Little Sister Leads Senior Brother Astray

After transmigrating, she possesses a main and side space in her hands. The frustrating part is, as a princess-like figure from the Pharmacist clan, she cannot cultivate. Luckily, she is fond of ancient medicine and not interested in the so-called path of cultivation. However, life takes unpredictable turns. Who would have thought that another transmigrator would try to snatch her junior brother, despite being an outstanding cultivator? Excuse me, her junior brother was raised by her since childhood. No matter how powerful your golden finger is, how shining your protagonist's halo is, or how incredible your cockroach-like vitality is, no one's taking a second look at you. Hmph, junior brother, let's go. Help me level up my side space...

448.56 Million words | 2022-01-29 01:37Update

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Youth Can't be Kept Forever Fiction
Youth Can't be Kept Forever

This novel is a collection of various strange and absurd stories that my high school friends and I went through, as well as the fantastical tales we created during our teenage years. I hope to capture this period of time in these words, so that no matter how much I change, I can always see my original self.

89.79 Million words | 2021-02-09 10:53Update

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Dream Symphony Fiction
Dream Symphony

How about achieving what is impossible in reality, one by one, in dreams? How about finding what is unattainable in reality, in dreams? Reality can be brutal, but if there is a dream that can change everything, would you be willing to give up everything? Eight stories, eight types of love, with love and hate, obsession and grievances.

458.93 Million words | 2022-07-22 20:13Update

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Revenge Chronicles of Reborn in Online Game Fiction
Revenge Chronicles of Reborn in Online Game

In her previous life, Yan Yan accidentally discovered a shocking secret in the Zero Point game and ended up living a life of being hunted in both the game and reality. Unable to avenge her loved ones' deaths or seek justice for her sister's torture and murder, she was powerless even when she herself was bound and thrown into the sea. It was only in death that she realized how foolish and helpless she had been in that life. Reborn with ten years of gaming experience, she is determined to protect her sister and drag her enemies from the previous life down to hell, one by one. Anyone who dares to obstruct her revenge will face her wrath, unyielding like a god or a Buddha. This time, she's determined to have the last laugh!

269.14 Million words | 2020-08-01 19:34Update

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Unscientific Everyday Legend Fiction
Unscientific Everyday Legend

This is the story of Tiantian, who became a ninja in the world of Naruto and created his own ninja tools. It is a story full of sparks and lightning, leading to becoming a great explosion in the end.

393.38 Million words | 2023-06-17 13:33Update

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Master of the Inner Palace Fiction
Master of the Inner Palace

The highest honor for soldiers of the Republic, the elite who guard the heart of the nation are known as the Masters of the Inner Palace. Born in a special forces unit, **suddenly retired after serving as a Master of the Inner Palace for six years. Now, he hides among ordinary people and always encounters peculiar and beautiful women, using his skills to help all sorts of people in need. The story begins with encounters with a licensed thug and a maddeningly enchanting female thief...

254.77 Million words | 2021-08-14 12:55Update

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Victory Honor Glory Fiction
Victory Honor Glory

In the year of the Blood Lion Incident, a humiliation in the history of domestic gaming, players' hearts were shattered. Combined with rampant piracy, the single-player game market in the country collapsed completely, seemingly beyond recovery. Over a decade later, a young man picked up the fallen banner of his predecessors. With his gaze set on the other side of the ocean, the end of glory, he wagered on the last possibility. Setting the world as his target, the young man embarked on a journey. He aimed to become the world's number one game producer, establish the largest game company in the world, and form the most famous development team in the world. With cutting-edge technology crushing his enemies and using money to build an empire, he sought Victory, Honor, and Glory!

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Mo Ye's Love Waiting Fiction
Mo Ye's Love Waiting

She woke up from a strange dream, in which a man whispered to her in his dying moments, 'Xiao Zhao, don't be afraid, I will come back for you. Don't trust anyone.' Instantly, tears streamed down her face. Someone had said the same words to her before their death, and now she understood that he had not broken his promise. Even after being reborn, he continued to protect her, but she still couldn't fall in love with him while he was alive. Mo Han, carrying the memories of his previous two lives, came searching for her. In this life, his goal was to find the person who had been by his side in two lifetimes. He didn't know if the outcome would be the same as before, but no matter what, he decided not to let go anymore. He loved her and didn't want to give up, to create her own sky for her.

209.43 Million words | 2022-04-16 02:48Update

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Traveling through ancient mountains and forests Fiction
Traveling through ancient mountains and forests

Pei Yao traveled to the desolate wild forests of ancient times, with no shelter, no vehicles, and no money! Most importantly, there was no one around! How can she survive? Let's join hands and enjoy a relaxing farming life together!

364.27 Million words | 2021-08-08 12:29Update

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[Syn] The Great Prophet Fiction
[Syn] The Great Prophet

As I dragged my luggage from the New York airport and got into a taxi to go to school, I was shocked to see Tony Stark flying in the sky. Had I just taken a flight? Why did it feel like I had entered a different dimension? But if I had indeed crossed dimensions, why was I still able to contact my family and friends? Later, I finally realized that it wasn't me who had crossed dimensions, but rather the dimensional barrier was shattered... But it seems like I'm the only one who's aware of this.

493.62 Million words | 2022-02-23 04:48Update

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Keep the Gun God Fiction
Keep the Gun God

In the Qing dynasty, a girl from a medical family accidentally transmigrated to the modern world. She immersed herself in an online game and lost her principles in the process. By working hard and saving money, she used her ancestral formula to gather herbs, make medicine, and improve her life. Along the way, she encountered both incredible and ordinary players who admired her. One Gun God proposed to marry her with the ultimate milkmaid skill book as a dowry. A recluse offered her a job in his company with excellent salary packages. A single father promised to be her private coach and playmate whenever she needed. Qin Wanyan secretly thought to herself: 'Hmph, let me rise from being a waste and keep the big shots for myself.' In short, this is the story of a novice pharmacist's growth, a tale of whether she is keeping the big shots or being kept by them.

190.14 Million words | 2020-07-24 13:25Update

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Scattered Gold Thread Fiction
Scattered Gold Thread

No matter how you look at it, he is still the same insignificant Marquis he was in his past life. Marquis: Accompanied them in death in the previous life, now in this life, I will make them suffer. Though you resent me, I am satisfied, hmph, she has no choice! My dear, a deadly meeting, don't be late~ Wait for me, this life I'll exchange my insignificance for you!

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Treasure Island Literary Genius Fiction
Treasure Island Literary Genius

Reborn on the treasure island! Jay Chou is my buddy, Lin Chi-ling is my girlfriend, I have tea with Jin Yong on a regular basis, and occasionally meet Stephen Chow. I know all the mega superstars. Don't ask who I am, I am the literary genius Lin Yu Hang of Treasure Island. A reincarnation novel that will blow your mind...

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The Era of the Second Child Fiction
The Era of the Second Child

With the implementation of the national policy allowing two children, ripples immediately appeared in the Qi family. Among the four siblings in the Qi family, each had their reasons for wanting a second child. However, due to certain circumstances, a small family with the means and reasons to have a second child gave up the opportunity, while the least expected small family resolutely chose to have a second child. Whether it is the choice to have or forgo a second child, it is all for love...

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Alternative Emanation Fiction
Alternative Emanation

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Natural Farm Girl Fiction
Natural Farm Girl

Crossing over is not scary, but being kidnapped when crossed over! Newcomer, not knowing who she is! Unfamiliar with the place, not knowing where is home! Pick up a home, grow vegetables, embroider flowers. Recite poetry, paint, taste tea. Enjoy the pastoral life, contentment in simplicity, Everything is ready, just lacking love! However, the sudden influx of suitors is overwhelming, Why does she feel like she might be crushed to death? **** Already have a completed work on the shelf, with a guaranteed writing pace, feel free to jump into the story.

524.00 Million words | 2020-11-01 06:49Update

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Releaser Fiction
Releaser

The angry Golden Eye burns with tears of despair. Whose crying voice has disturbed my eternal sleep. God? Just eat it!

403.39 Million words | 2022-06-22 19:56Update

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Daily Life with Cheats Fiction
Daily Life with Cheats

The master said that she was destined to be in the entertainment industry. But she only cares about two things in her life: the safety of her friends and making money. No conflicts? Well, she also has severe prosopagnosia. Still not enough? Actually, she can't remember people's names, which is her Achilles' heel. Is that all? Oh, she is also constantly haunted by ghosts. Nothing else? What's with the recent trend of cool and approachable handsome men? Wait, what's going on? Where did that handsome man come from? He's not just any ordinary person, he's a demon! No, really? Slowly, she realizes that it's not what she thought. What is he then? Shh...it's a high-level cheat. (PS: The author is not talented in writing introductions, please refrain from criticism if you don't like it.)

337.65 Million words | 2023-02-12 03:33Update

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I'm too handsome that I have to be kissed to wake up Fiction
I'm too handsome that I have to be kissed to wake up

The novel 'I'm too handsome that I have to be kissed to wake up' written by author Gu Qiuchuan has an exciting and captivating plot. Penbiquge offers the latest refreshing and clean chapters of Gu Qiuchuan's well-written work, available for free online reading.

366.05 Million words | 2023-06-21 17:22Update

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