List of 15 authors like Philippa Gregory

Philippa Gregory is well known for her historical novels, particularly those set during the Tudor period in England. If you enjoy her richly detailed storytelling style and vivid portrayal of historical characters, you might like the works of the following authors, who also write historical fiction, often with strong female leads and intricate plotting:

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   Hilary Mantel - Noted for her Thomas Cromwell trilogy, including “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies”.
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   Alison Weir - A historian who writes both non-fiction and fiction, including “The Six Tudor Queens” series.
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   Jean Plaidy - The pseudonym of Eleanor Hibbert, who wrote numerous historical novels set in various periods.
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   Tracy Chevalier - Known for “Girl with a Pearl Earring” and other historical novels.
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   Sarah Dunant - Writes historical fiction set in Renaissance Italy, such as “The Birth of Venus”.
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   Margaret George - Author of many detailed historical novels like “The Autobiography of Henry VIII”.
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   C.W. Gortner - Writes captivating novels about royal figures, including “The Last Queen” about Queen Juana of Castile.
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   Emma Campion (also writes as Candace Robb) - Known for “The King’s Mistress” and other historical novels.
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   Elizabeth Chadwick - Recognized for her novels set in Medieval England, such as “The Greatest Knight”.
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    Diana Gabaldon - Best known for the Outlander series, which combines historical fiction with romance and time travel.
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    Anya Seton - Known for “Katherine”, which delves into the life of Katherine Swynford, Duchess of Lancaster.
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    Susan Holloway Scott (also writes as Miranda Jarrett) - Writes historical fiction focusing on royal women, including “The Secret Wife of King George IV”.
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    Kate Quinn - Author of “The Alice Network” and “The Empress of Rome” series with strong female characters in historical settings.
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    Posie Graeme-Evans - Known for “The Innocent” trilogy, set in England during the War of the Roses.
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    Stephanie Dray - Writes historical fiction often focusing on women’s roles in history, such as “America’s First Daughter” about Thomas Jefferson’s daughter, Patsy.

While these authors have particular styles and focus on different historical periods, they share a commitment to well-researched historical backgrounds and often feature complex, intriguing characters much like Philippa Gregory’s works.