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Ruling the Historical Romance Novel as the Female Supporting Character
Author: COL+ Nan Gua Gua
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After dying from staying up too late, Su Yijia found herself transmigrated into a historical novel as a minor female character. Giving money and treasures to the female lead? Daydreaming! All the good stuff belongs to her! Forget about golden fingers; she has natural talent as the daughter of a wealthy family. Tricked her into marrying a disabled tycoon? No problem, he can still be of use after a little fixing. As for conspiracies and schemes.... Watch how she tramples her enemies, punishes the scum, and beats down all those with evil intentions. The yield-boosting liquid she invented help crops to surge fivefold? Her ointments are being snatched up globally? Want to buy something? Take it slow! The treasures she has are beyond your imagination. Becoming rich is nothing. She wants to stand proudly with her beloved homeland, dominating the world together! What? To use the golden finger requires her to kiss and hug her husband? Come on sweetheart, today is also a day for us to cuddle sweetly. Qin Kaize: Online plea for help! With a wife sweet and charming alike, he can't stand one more moment of being confined to a bed. What can he do? "Passionate and Sweet Little Spouse vs. Cold and Mysterious Disabled Tycoon"
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The Great Genetic Era

“Old Tang, you activated speed-related Genetic Base Points. What’s the direction of those Base Points?” This question caused Tang Ting to have a melancholic expression. “It’s… Hand speed…” “And the right hand at that!” Xu Tui slipped onto a daze. Hand speed and the right hand. This image… Didn’t the teacher say that it was easier to activate the Base Points of the areas you use the most? “Old Tang, just what do you use your hands for?” “According to that explanation, did I activate the Genetic Base Points in my stomach because I’ve eaten 18 year’s worth of meals?” Cheng Mo, who was on his way to becoming a glutton, looked up and sighed. Xu Tui stroked his head, “Could it be because I’ve used my brain for 18 years?”

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The Shadow of Great Britain

“Next, we have the most noble recipient of the Order of the Garter, the Grand Cross of Saint Michael and Saint George, the Grand Cross of the Bath, the Victoria Cross and the lower grades of Knighthood, the leader of the anti-colonial movement, the bell-ringer of the East India Company, the hero of the Crimean War, a Fellow of the Royal Society, a lifelong dear friend of literary giants such as Dickens and Great Dumas, a steadfast supporter of scientific luminaries like Faraday and Darwin, having served as assistant under-secretary, deputy under-secretary, and permanent under-secretary in departments of the Home Office and the Navy Department of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the inaugural Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service, the first graduate and most distinguished alumnus of our school. Please welcome Sir Arthur Hastings to deliver a speech on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the University of London.” Arthur's gaze swept across the crowd before him, looking at the young faces and murmured, “Agares, what do you think I should say?” The Red Devil's wraith hovered behind him, saliva almost dribbling from the corner of his mouth, “Look at these ignorant souls; they still worship you as a hero. Why not say something they'd like to hear?” Arthur took a deep breath and let out a deafening roar, “Oxford is a bunch of whores' bastards!” “Oh!!!!” The audience erupted into thunderous applause. “Cambridge is the same!” he added immediately. The applause grew even more fervent... (The protagonist, possessed by a devil, travels through 19th-century Britain in a world without magic)

Chasing Time · Fantasy

I See the Aura of the Great Emperor in All My Disciples

As everyone knows, there is a power in the southern region that absolutely cannot be provoked—the Grass Hall. The eldest disciple is the Sword Saint of the southern region, with a godly understanding of swords. The second disciple is the Eternal Empress, who ruled an era. The third disciple is a great scholar of the current generation, the reincarnation of the immortal of literature. The fourth disciple is the reincarnation of a demon god, suppressing the Nine Hells. Lu Changsheng: Me? I'm nothing special, just their master.

Don't Let Me Stay Up All Night · Eastern

The Great Thief

He had never invested in shares or bought a lottery ticket, and neither did he have any experience in the general business industry. Lu Li found that the only thing he could do was play games. Luckily he had experienced rebirth, and was one step ahead of everyone else. Luckily, games had been developing extremely quickly, and there were many people who had become rich through playing games. In his ‘past life’, he had spent countless nights awake, in grief and anguish. However, although all of this had been washed away, so what…? This life, he was determined make a fierce counterattack against fate and stand at the very top! ------ Release Rate: 5 Chapters/Week; will be released on Mon, Wed, Fri and Weekend;

Boating Lyrics · Games

Strongest Great Sage Equalling Heaven: Sun Wukong

His tendons severed in his hands and feet, he fused with the memories of the Great Sage Equalling Heaven, Sun Wukong, in a moment of utter despair. From then on, he defied the heavens and rose powerfully, unstoppable once he began.

Drifting Black Cat · Sci-fi
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What are some great realistic and historical fiction books to read?
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2024-10-30 03:58
One great one is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee. It's a classic that realistically portrays the racial issues in the American South during the 1930s. Another is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak, which is set during World War II and tells the story from the perspective of a young girl in Nazi Germany. And 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker is also excellent, dealing with the life of African - American women in the early 20th century through very realistic and moving storytelling.
What are some great clean medieval historical fiction books to read?
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2024-11-08 12:09
One great example is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It offers a vivid portrayal of medieval England, with detailed descriptions of architecture, society, and the lives of people from different classes. Another is 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott, which is set in 12th - century England and features knights, tournaments, and complex relationships. Also, 'Katherine' by Anya Seton is a well - loved clean medieval historical fiction novel that tells a love story against the backdrop of 14th - century England.
Books to read historical fiction
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2024-11-08 22:18
One great historical fiction book is 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. It's set in 12th - century England and vividly depicts the building of a cathedral. Another is 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell, which takes place during the American Civil War and shows the impact on the southern society. And 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr is also a wonderful choice, set during World War II and tells a heart - wrenching story of a blind French girl and a German boy.
Best Summer Reads 2018 Historical Fiction: What are some great historical fiction books to read during summer?
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2024-12-06 23:51
Another is 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. This book retells the story of Circe from Greek mythology in a historical fiction context. It delves deep into her character, her exile, and her interactions with other mythological figures. The vivid descriptions of the ancient world make it a perfect choice for those lazy summer days when you want to get lost in a different time and place.
Best summer reads historical fiction: What are some great historical fiction books to read during summer?
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2024-10-25 14:25
I would recommend 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. This book delves into the life of Thomas Cromwell in the Tudor court. The detailed descriptions of the political intrigue and the historical setting are fascinating. Reading it during summer can be a great way to immerse yourself in a different era while enjoying the warm days.
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