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Father Historical Novel: Exploring the Best Authors and Websites for Historical Fiction

Looking for a captivating historical novel that delves into the complexities of fatherhood? Look no further! In this article, we will explore some of the best authors and websites to help you find the perfect father-centric historical novel. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply love a compelling story, these recommendations will surely satisfy your reading cravings.

1. "Fatherland" by Robert Harris:
Step into an alternate history where Germany emerged victorious in World War II. "Fatherland" is a thought-provoking novel that follows Xavier March, a detective investigating a murder case that could challenge everything he knows about his country. As March navigates a sinister conspiracy, his role as a father and the sacrifices he must make are put to the test. Robert Harris masterfully blends history and fiction, leaving readers enthralled till the very last page.

2. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr:
Set during World War II, this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the interconnected stories of a blind French girl, Marie-Laure, and Werner, a German orphan turned soldier. As these two characters navigate the chaos of war, the complex relationships they have with their respective fathers play a vital role. Anthony Doerr's exquisite writing paints a vivid picture of their struggles and showcases the tremendous impact fathers can have during trying times.

3. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Narrated by Death, "The Book Thief" is a captivating tale set in Nazi Germany. Liesel Meminger, the book thief, finds solace in stolen books during a time of extreme adversity. Hans Hubermann, Liesel's foster father, provides the warmth and love that she desperately needs. Markus Zusak's emotionally charged storytelling challenges the notions of fatherhood, sacrifice, and resilience.

When it comes to finding the best historical novels with a focus on father figures, a few websites can be immensely helpful:

- Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): A popular platform for book enthusiasts, Goodreads offers user-generated reviews and recommendations. Search for historical novels with father-centric themes and explore the community ratings to find your next favorite read.
- Historical Novel Society (www.historicalnovelsociety.org): Dedicated to promoting the genre, the Historical Novel Society website features reviews, interviews, and a helpful "Features" section that highlights books with specific themes, including fatherhood in historical fiction.
- BookBub (www.bookbub.com): Sign up for BookBub's newsletter to receive personalized book deals tailored to your preferences. This website features limited-time offers and discounts on a wide range of historical novels, giving you the chance to discover new authors and titles.

In conclusion, historical novels focusing on fatherhood provide a unique lens through which readers can explore the complexities of history while delving into heartfelt narratives. Whether you choose "Fatherland" by Robert Harris, "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr, or "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, these novels will transport you to different time periods and make you reflect on the power of paternal relationships. Don't forget to explore websites like Goodreads, the Historical Novel Society, and BookBub for a wealth of recommendations and insights. Happy reading!
Dazzling Great Tang Fiction
Dazzling Great Tang

My father is Emperor Tang Gaozong Li Zhi, my mother is Empress Wu Zetian, my younger brother is Emperor Tang Ruizong Li Dan, my nephew is Emperor Tang Xuanzong Li Longji, and my son is Li Zhongmao, the Young Emperor. Together with myself, our family spans three generations and includes six emperors. Because of this, I am jokingly called the "Six Emperor Pill" by later generations. This pill is delicious, so Empress Wu Zetian, my brother Li Dan, Princess Taiping, and my cousin Wu Chengsi are all interested in it. Li Xian said, "If a tiger does not show its might, do you think I am Hello Kitty? Do you want to taste the pill? Damn it, it will poison you all." Let's see how Li Xian, traveling through time, seizes the flourishing Tang Dynasty amidst numerous enemies, and creates a prosperous era of peace and dominance in the land.

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Return to heaven and become a horse carrier. Fiction
Return to heaven and become a horse carrier.

A special forces soldier who participated in the war unexpectedly traveled back to the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom era several decades ago due to a parachute accident. Through a series of coincidences, he became an influential figure in the court as an advisor. With his agile physical abilities, intelligent mind, and knowledge of the history from the future, he showed us a Taiping Heavenly Kingdom that was different from what was recorded in history... giving history a true extension once again.

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A galloping horse rules the world. Fiction
A galloping horse rules the world.

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326.96 Million words | 2021-06-03 00:09Update

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The New Legend of Wu Dalang. Fiction
The New Legend of Wu Dalang.

A guy prayed desperately at a life-or-death moment, "Please let me travel through time! My demands are not high, just a place of my own, a stable job, a beautiful wife, and a loyal and skilled brother who would be willing to sacrifice everything for me!" And with a swoosh, he traveled through time and found himself lying on a bed in ancient times. A stunning and charming young woman smiled and walked towards him, holding a bowl. With great tenderness, she said, "Husband, it's time to take your medicine!" -- The warm-hearted Wu Dalang conquers the heroes of Water Margin

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Three Kingdoms of Data Fiction
Three Kingdoms of Data

In the first year of Zhongping (AD), the "Great Daoist of Peace" Zhang Jiao launched the famous "Yellow Turban Rebellion" in history, causing chaos and suffering for the people, and setting the stage for the upcoming Three Kingdoms era when various warlords rose to power. The regretful South China Elder who taught Zhang Jiao the "Tàipíng Yàoshù" made a mistake in accepting disciples, so he summoned two immortals, Zuo Ci and Yu Ji, to the Shangfang Mountain Cloud Cave and sought to harness the power of the three celestial books to plead with the heavens for the descent of a

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Fairy spectrum Fiction
Fairy spectrum

Produced by the Qingdu Studio, Email Address: [email protected] ___________________________________ Chess transcends the mundane, dominating the world of strategy, portraying the image of a chess player who uses the game to navigate life. Exploring danger and seeking marvels, it reveals the illusions of existence. Different from wuxia romance or supernatural tales, it creates a unique legend. Chess family secrets - Nine Palace Chess, Three Wars Chess, Blind Chess, Murderer's Chess... The protagonist Fang Guohuan is guided by a master, comprehending the highest realm of chess, the Tianyuan state. From then on, he roams the world of chess, benefiting society with his skills. Outside the Great Wall, he sets up the Tianyuan Chess Formation, repelling the iron cavalry of the Jurchen; at the Yellow Crane Tower, he engages in a fierce battle against the Killer's Chess. Later, he travels overseas to avoid disaster, following in Zheng He's footsteps to explore the Western world. Bearing witness to countless adventures, beneath the Kunlun Mountains, he changes the "Land Pattern" with his chess skills, creating an unparalleled myth. In the end, he bathes in the blood of Liaodong... Life is like a chess game, but few can truly navigate it successfully!

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Counterfeit Empire Fiction
Counterfeit Empire

In the late Qing Dynasty, amidst widespread turmoil and fires of war, a decadent young man from a declining family pondered his path ahead. As the nation teetered on the brink of survival, a counterfeit manufacturing expert was reborn, ready to unleash a monumental upheaval. Faced with the rampant aggression of foreign

215.23 Million words | 2021-03-17 07:47Update

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Rebirth of the Great Tang Warlord Fiction
Rebirth of the Great Tang Warlord

Special Forces soldier Lu Chen, involved in a dispute by accident, transforms into the heir of Tang Dynasty's General's Manor after death. As a time-traveler with numerous advantages, how can he settle for mediocrity? With his wisdom, Lu Chen embarks on a journey to dominate the world in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. "Compare poetry with me? In my previous life, I was well-versed in Tang poetry and Song lyrics!" "Is this the legendary Yang Guifei? So fat!" "Oh? The An Lushan Rebellion is coming? Then I must recruit soldiers and buy horses too!" "I've said it so many times, I don't like your so-called beauties! I prefer them slim!!!"

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The Heroes' Skills of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Heroes' Skills of the Three Kingdoms

As a man with a system that possesses the secrets of the heroes, I crossed over to the magnificent world of the Three Kingdoms and embarked on a wild and extraordinary life. Huang Zhong, how's your marksmanship? I have the Sun and Moon Twin Bow! Lu Bu, how's your martial arts? I have the Dance of Gods and Ghosts! Zhou Yu, how's your military command? I have the Formation of Heaven and Earth, boosting offense, defense, and speed! And there's that boy named Ah Man, who's more beautiful than his wife when compared to me? If you, my dear readers, find "The Heroes of the Three Kingdoms" impressive, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

28.70 Million words | 2020-07-05 19:09Update

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Reversal in the Tang Dynasty: The Maple Feather Empire Fiction
Reversal in the Tang Dynasty: The Maple Feather Empire

A normal college student stumbling around in a drunken state accidentally steps into the immortal realm of an old man, as the gates of time and space open up for him, leading him into a new life in the late Tang Dynasty. In a chaotic era of wars and turmoil, people struggle to find a path to survival. Though just arriving in this new world, the young man understands the sufferings of the people and takes risks to save them. When facing danger, he takes up the sword and becomes a warrior, sacrificing everything for his brothers and sisters, and staining his clothing with blood for the sake of the world. In desperate situations, he manages to turn the tide with a death-defying battle. He establishes the Maple Feather Empire, dividing the

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Ming Wolf Fiction
Ming Wolf

Qi Jing, who was originally supposed to participate in the selection for the Special Forces, unexpectedly got assigned to protect an archaeological team in the Inner Mongolian desert. Unlucky for him, a sudden storm in the desert transported Qi Jing back to the Ming Dynasty over seven hundred years ago. Inadvertently, he became a significant figure among the Yan bandits. He befriended Dao Yan, took Zhu Gaoxu as his disciple, acknowledged Zhu Di as his adoptive father, founded the Six Fan Gate, and established the largest information trading company in the country - Chao Yang Tang. He established a continuous production line for military weapons, married a beautiful and wealthy woman of the Ming dynasty, and

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Great Literary Master of the Republic Era Fiction
Great Literary Master of the Republic Era

Traveling back to the Republican Era and becoming a great literary figure. The collision of Eastern and Western cultures, the clash between tradition and progressive ideas, the rivalry between the Shanghai and Beijing schools, the glamour of the foreign concessions, and the allure of materialistic pursuits. This is the best of times and the worst of times.

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The Inhumane Life of the Scholar-Officials in the Northern Song Dynasty Fiction
The Inhumane Life of the Scholar-Officials in the Northern Song Dynasty

This is the era that literati yearn for the most. In this dynasty, literati live an unconventional life without worrying about losing their heads. You can challenge the emperor, spitting on his face, and attend court with disheveled attire without consequences. You don't have to constantly call yourself a servant and sobbingly say, "If the ruler wants the servant to die, the servant has no choice but to die." Instead, you confidently answer the emperor's question, "What is the greatest thing in the world?" with "Principle is the greatest." You also have a group of colleagues who are considered loyal for speaking their minds to the ruler. In this wonderful era, Zheng Lang, who accidentally time-traveled due to an electric shock from a faulty laptop, found himself in a rather unfortunate situation...

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Inverted Brightness 1644 Fiction
Inverted Brightness 1644

Prince Zhu Ci of the Ming Dynasty, heading southward to ascend the throne, first pacified Zuoliangyu, then exterminated the Donglin Party, solidifying the Southern Ming's reign. Establishing a strong army, annihilating the rebels Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, launching a Northern Expedition, defeating the Manchu Qing Dynasty, reclaiming the nation. With unwavering determination, expanding the territory in all directions! The world of the late Ming Dynasty was truly splendid, witnessing the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Netherlands, the emergence of Britain and Russia, and the Mughal Empire of China shall no longer remain silent as it did in history!

260.13 Million words | 2021-10-01 05:16Update

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Assassin in Splendid Attire Fiction
Assassin in Splendid Attire

...... The Embroidered Uniform Guard, what do they live off? They're used for killing! Who do they kill? Those who obstruct the development of the Ming Dynasty! Deadwood officials, corrupt bureaucrats, kill! Factionalism, indulging in internal strife, kill! Falsifying imperial edicts, framing loyal subjects, kill! Selfishness, tax evasion, kill! Hypocrisy, empty talk causing harm to the nation, kill! Collusion with foreign powers, betraying the country, kill! Disrespecting the Great Ming, no matter how far, must be punished with death, kill!

316.88 Million words | 2022-09-02 12:49Update

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Sniper Genius Fiction
Sniper Genius

Facing the pursuit and blockade of mercenaries, elite agents, assassin groups, and international criminal organizations, Wang Hai navigates through difficult and dangerous situations effortlessly. With just one bullet, he can eliminate his targets and obtain both money and beautiful women. He is known as the sniper genius. Rest assured, my works have been completed: "Solo Mission," "Bullet Soaring," "The Great Sniper." Published works include: "Solo Mission," "Wolf Slayer," "Wild Soldier," "Bullet Soaring," "Special Forces - Reconnaissance Soldier," "The Great Sniper," "Red Fox," "The Great Sniper," "Warhawk," "Unsheathed," "Warhawk," "Rainy Night Murder Game," "Corpse

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The Rivalry of 1451 in Europe Fiction
The Rivalry of 1451 in Europe

Through the years, the Han ethnic group survived amidst the struggles on the Crimean Peninsula. Starting from Crimea Island, they defeated the Genoese, assimilated the Tatars, and ventured northward, crossing the Dnieper River to control the Cossacks, turning them into the sword of the nation. The iron mines of Krivoy Rog and the Donbass coalfield forged

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Shocking! The Legitimate Eldest Daughter Tears Apart the Script of the Rich and Fiction
Shocking! The Legitimate Eldest Daughter Tears Apart the Script of the Rich and

【Ancient Crosses Modern Rich and Powerful Entertainment Circle Variety Metaphysics】The legitimate eldest daughter of the Hou family, Jiang Li, travels back in time and finds herself as the cannon fodder who self-destructs shortly after her debut in a CEO novel. Shocking!

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Rebirth: Rise of the Republic Era 2 Fiction
Rebirth: Rise of the Republic Era 2

Your dreams linger deep within the kapok trees. Your love rests on Changzhou Island. We have never met, Yet we reunite today. Because of a man's vow, Because of distant pursuit, The barren fields bathe in blood, The icy glaciers quench the thirst of horses. Staining our youth with crimson, The passion of those years, Marching on tirelessly, commanding authority in all directions, Conquering the world, all for the peacefulness of Huaxia.

559.96 Million words | 2021-07-27 08:51Update

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Super Military Overlord Fiction
Super Military Overlord

Born as a hero, even in death a valiant spirit. How can I not avenge the nation's enmity and family grievances? With the divine weapon, the Nine Heavens Meritorious Tower in hand, let's see how Yue Weihua, after the New Year, unleashes a wave of unconventional bloodshed, and stirs up a storm of carnage in history!

306.13 Million words | 2021-01-30 00:40Update

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