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Historical Fiction That Doesn't Dumb Down the Characters

I want a protagonist with brains

Looking for Well-Written Political Intrigue Novels

I want a smart female lead with a high status who knows when to keep a low profile or conceal her abilities 🙈 No scummy fathers and stepmothers, or concubine half-sisters constantly causing petty trouble in the household. No sweet romance, just a pure historical power struggle 🤗

Looking for Historical Court-Intrigue Novels With Brilliant Schemes and Elegant Prose

Looking for books like *She Wants to Take It Easy, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel (Ascending to the Golden Palace).*

Historically Accurate, Without Making Things Up

Historical fiction has more room for worldbuilding, with vivid characters and no distortion of history. I want a satisfying read that covers dynasties, major and minor events, wars, and loyal civil and military officials, all presented in a historical setting.

Looking for Ancient Settings, Political Intrigue, and a Highly Intelligent Protagonist

A powerful male and female lead, political intrigue, and an ancient setting.

Looking for Intrigue-Filled Court Politics and Scheming in Ancient Settings

Looking for books like *I Am Fan Jin: The Splendor of the Ming Dynasty After Passing the Provincial Exam*.

Any Good Historical Novels? I've Run Out of Historical Fiction to Read Lately.

Please recommend some historical novels.

Pure Court Politics and Scheming: No Rebirth, Transmigration, or Cross-Dressing, Just Brains and Strategy

Looking for something with highly intelligent characters.

Novels About Scheming and Political Intrigue

Anything is fine as long as it isn't set in modern times.

Are There Any Stories Set During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods? I’m Tired of Always Reading About the Qin Dynasty

Any Strategist Characters Who Are Sickly and Completely Incapable of Fighting, Yet Still Masterminds?

Please, I Need Political Intrigue Novels. No Idiot Protagonists

Are there any good political intrigue novels left? I'm begging you. I don't care if there's a System, as long as the protagonist isn't an idiot.

Looking for Superbly Written Historical Novels!

I've read The Chief Ministers, A Scholar of Superior Character, A First-Rank Official, A Generation's Military Advisor, The Son-in-Law, The Beauty of the Rivers and Mountains, The Unification of the Mountains and Rivers, I Picked Up Qin Shi Huang, The End of Song, New Song, and Joy of Life. Are there any similar novels with a highly intelligent protagonist who plans everything in advance?

Historical Fiction Recommendations

I’m the history class representative. Are there any good books about history, historical literature, or real history?

Looking for High-Quality Court Intrigue Novels

Looking for Historical Novels Rated 9.4 or Higher on Tomato

I want a fast-paced plot. No pointless blathering.

Any Ancient-Era Political Intrigue Novels?

The male and female leads are both smart, and the antagonist is strong too, so they're evenly matched.

Alternate History, Court Intrigue, Princes Fighting for the Throne, Dynastic Rivalries, and Military Showdowns

Looking for books similar to *The Great Wu Empire*. Patriotism and romance woven together!

Any Good Historical Novels?

Historical fiction

Political Scheming, Mutual Mind Games, Everyone Is Sharp, With No Absolute Good or Evil, Only Different Loyalties

Looking for books like She Was Reborn as a Treacherous Minister's Daughter, and Played the Role to Perfection. I really want a spirited, heroic female lead, like an ancient female general. The male lead shouldn't become lovesick the moment he meets her, and the supporting characters shouldn't be dumbed down. Everyone should have their own personality. Don't make all the glory...

Ancient Political Intrigue and the Imperial Examinations, Please Recommend a Few!

Systems and transmigration are fine, but it has to be a classic that’s been building up for a long time, with over a million words!

Looking for Alternate-History Political Schemes Without Forced Idiocy or Garbage Writing

Historical Male-Oriented Stories Set in an Original Ancient Dynasty, No System

I don't want a dynasty from our own history. I don't want stories about transmigrating to the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, or Qing dynasties or whatever. I want a story set in an entirely fictional dynasty, with a crown prince or heir who fights for power and all that.

Severe Reading Slump!!!! Don’t Bother Unless It’s a Masterpiece!!!!

Only the absolute best, please!!!!! Any genre is fine, but no harem or matriarchal stories, and maybe fewer male-oriented novels, please!!! I don't care how high or low the ratings are!!!! Thanks, everyone!