One of the works that could be regarded as the beginning of historical romance novels was Spring and Autumn Dew. Chun Qiu Fan Lu was a work of political philosophy written by Dong Zhongshu, a Chinese ideologist in the Eastern Han Dynasty. It was based on the historical events of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Through the discussion of politics, morality, culture and other aspects, it put forward many unique views and was regarded as one of the important achievements in the early stage of Chinese feudal society. The historical events and characters involved in Spring and Autumn Dew also reflected the political and social reality of the time to a certain extent, so it could be regarded as the origin of historical romance novels to a certain extent.
The book could be read as a novel, prose, or a reminiscence. In the form of a novel, it narrates some of the author's experiences and feelings in Nanjing, including Nanjing's history, culture, characters, and so on. At the same time, it also contained some discussions and thoughts on topics such as life, love, and friendship. Therefore, it could be an excellent novel or a work full of depth of thought and humane meaning.
One notable feature is the blend of historical accuracy and fictional intrigue. They might introduce unexpected plot twists and complex character relationships. Also, the descriptions of the era can transport you back in time.
I also really liked 'The Night Watchman' by Louise Erdrich. It's based on the true story of her grandfather who worked to preserve Native American rights in the 1950s. The book offers a deep look into Native American culture and the struggles they faced against the U.S. government's policies at that time. It's a story full of heart and historical significance.
'The Mark of the Lion' series by Francine Rivers is considered excellent. Set in ancient Rome, it follows the story of a young Christian woman named Hadassah. It shows how she endures persecution and stays true to her faith. The series gives a great insight into the early days of Christianity and how it spread despite the odds against it.
'How Steel Was Tempered' could be regarded as an autobiography of Ottovsky, but it was not completely accurate. The growing up of the protagonist of the novel, Pavel Kochagin, was influenced by the social environment of the Soviet Union and also by the ideology education and influence of Ottovsky and others. Therefore, it could be said that How Steel was Tempered reflected Ortovsky's thoughts and views to a certain extent, but it could not be completely equivalent to Ortovsky's autobiography.
I recommend the novel "Very Charming and Very Fox" to you. The female protagonist, the nine-tailed snow fox, Da Li, transmigrated from another world to the human world. As a primordial spirit, she had no choice but to possess a princess of a fallen country. After experiencing a life and death escape, she finally entered the human world to begin a wonderful journey. The female lead was strong from the start and was considered a goddess. She liked beautiful men and the plot was interesting. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
I recommend the following time-travel novels that are worth buying and collecting: "The Humble Scholar","The Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder","I Am a Salted Fish in the Mythology of the Heavens","The Black-bellied Husband: The Tsundere Little Lady","The Trash Concubine: The Black-bellied Evil King", and "The Servant Girl Refuses to Accept Joy: The Emperor's Unique Favor in the Prosperous Age". These novels were of different types, and the plot was full of ups and downs. They were very worth collecting. I hope you like my recommendation. Muah ~
" The Great Qin Dynasty: The First Emperor of Qin Was Mistaken as His Father " was a time-travel novel. It told the story of the protagonist Gu Changsheng, who traveled to the end of the Qin Dynasty and mistook Ying Zheng for his own father. In the process of getting along with Ying Zheng, Gu Changsheng had a series of interesting misunderstandings and adventures. The novel depicted Qin Shihuang's two-faced and Gu Changsheng's wit, as well as the chaotic situation they faced together. The novel was created by the poor Taoist Bajie and is already in the midst of being serialised. The readers can skip reading it on all major reading platforms.
Romance novels usually began with some romantic, warm scenes or a sudden event that triggered a love story between two people. These scenes could be the first meeting, a date, a trip, and so on. Romance novels usually depicted the chemical reaction between two people so that readers could feel the sweetness and romance between them.