Who are the well - known authors in great western historical fiction?

Diana Gabaldon is quite well - known. As mentioned before, her 'Outlander' series has a lot of historical western - like elements in its Scottish highlands setting. Then there's Johanna Lindsey. She has written many historical romance novels, some of which are set in the west or have western - inspired themes. Her books often feature dashing heroes and strong heroines in historical settings.

Zane Grey is very well - known. His novels often depict the life in the American West and include elements of romance and adventure. For example, his works show the struggles and romances of cowboys and settlers.

Jane Austen is probably the most well - known. Her works like 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility' are iconic. Georgette Heyer is also very famous in this genre. She wrote many books set in the Regency era.

Charles Dickens is an important figure in historical fiction writing with 'A Tale of Two Cities'. Philippa Gregory has also made a name for herself with her historical novels set in Tudor England. And Mary Renault is well - regarded for her works set in ancient Greece.

Some well - known authors of historical fiction include James Michener. He wrote 'Hawaii', which gives a detailed account of the history of the Hawaiian islands. Margaret George is also notable. Her works, like 'The Memoirs of Cleopatra', bring historical figures to life. And then there's Bernard Cornwell, who has written a lot about different historical periods, such as his 'Sharpe' series set during the Napoleonic Wars.

Edward Bulwer - Lytton is quite well - known. His 'The Last Days of Pompeii' has been a classic in the genre for a long time.

Jane Austen is a very well - known author of UK historical fiction. Her works like 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility' are set in the English countryside and towns of the 19th century, depicting the social mores of the time. Another is Charles Dickens. His 'A Tale of Two Cities' is set during the French Revolution but has strong ties to England's history. Hilary Mantel is also famous for her historical fictions, especially 'Wolf Hall' series.

Well, Madeline Miller is known for works that touch on Rome - adjacent stories like in 'The Song of Achilles'. Lindsey Davis is famous for her series set in ancient Rome, starting with 'The Silver Pigs'. Also, Steven Saylor has made a name for himself with his Rome - based historical novels, such as 'The Throne of Caesar'.

Michael Crichton wrote 'Eaters of the Dead' which is a notable work in Vikings historical fiction. He was able to take a very old story and give it a new and exciting twist. Also, Frans G. Bengtsson, the author of 'The Long Ships', is known for his in - depth portrayal of Viking life.

J.R.R. Tolkien is a very well - known author. He created 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit', which have had a huge impact on the genre. Another is George R.R. Martin, famous for 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. And of course, C.S. Lewis, who wrote 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series.