Can you list the best historical fiction books written by women?

Sure. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is a great one. It has revenge, adventure, and is set in a historical context. There's also 'Master and Commander' by Patrick O'Brian. It follows the adventures of a naval captain during the Napoleonic Wars. Another good choice is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel, which is set in the Tudor court and has political maneuvering and some tense moments.

'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel was also among the best - selling historical fiction books in 2015. It's set in the Tudor period and gives a detailed look at the life of Thomas Cromwell. The book is known for its rich historical detail and complex characters.

'The Alice Network' was popular too. It has a really interesting plot that alternates between different time periods. It's full of mystery, espionage, and strong female characters which attracted a lot of readers in 2017.

There's 'The Good Earth' by Pearl S. Buck which portrays rural Chinese life in the early 20th century. 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez, while being a magical - realist work, also has historical undertones as it shows the history of the Buendía family in a fictional town in Colombia over a century. 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer gives a great view of medieval English society with its collection of stories told by pilgrims.

One great book on such a list could be 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It offers a vivid portrayal of Tudor England, with complex characters like Thomas Cromwell. Another is 'All the Light We Cannot See' which is set during World War II and tells a moving story of a blind French girl and a German boy. 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco is also a classic. It takes readers to a medieval monastery filled with mystery and intrigue.

One of the top books might be 'Circe' by Madeline Miller. It retells the story of Circe from Greek mythology in a very engaging way.

Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is a great choice. It gives a view of the racial tensions in the American South in the 1930s. Then there's 'The Red Tent' which is set in biblical times and focuses on the female experience. Another good one is 'The Other Boleyn Girl' which delves into the Tudor court and the relationship between Mary and Anne Boleyn.

Sure. 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens is a classic. It's set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and tells the intertwined stories of characters in London and Paris. Dickens' powerful writing really brings the time period to life.

Some of the popular ones could be 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn. It weaves a story of female spies during World War I. Another might be 'Circe' by Madeline Miller which gives a new perspective on the character from Greek mythology in a historical context.

I think 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker is also a great women historical fiction. It tells the story of African - American women in the early 20th century, dealing with themes of racism, sexism and family. It shows the strength and resilience of women in a difficult historical context. 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' by Khaled Hosseini is also worth mentioning. It portrays the lives of two Afghan women over several decades, showing the impact of war and social change on their lives.