Can you recommend some underrated harpercollins historical fiction books?

Another notable work might be 'Gone with the Wind' which, while set in the American South during the Civil War, could be part of HarperCollins' historical fiction offerings. It tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara and her struggles through love, loss, and the changing social landscape during that tumultuous time in American history.

Sure. 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller. It retells the story of Achilles and Patroclus from Greek mythology in a very engaging way. Another good one is 'The Miniaturist' which is set in 17th - century Amsterdam and has a really interesting mystery at its core. And 'Alias Grace' by Margaret Atwood, which is based on a true story of a Canadian murderess in the 19th century.

Some underrated historical fiction books are 'The Birth of Venus' by Sarah Dunant. It's set in Renaissance Florence and follows the story of a young girl coming of age in a time of great artistic and social change. 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel is also underrated. It offers a unique perspective on the court of Henry VIII. And don't forget 'A Place of Greater Safety' by Hilary Mantel as well, which focuses on the French Revolution.

'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova. It weaves a complex story about Dracula that spans different historical periods. It's not as well - known as some others but is really engaging as it has elements of travel, history, and a spooky mystery.

There's also 'The Book of Merlyn' by T.H. White. It's a sort of continuation of 'The Once and Future King' but often overlooked, and it adds more depth to the Arthurian legend.

'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn. It's about a female spy network during World War I. It has a great plot that weaves together the past and present, and it's not as well - known as some other best - sellers but is really engaging.

One underrated WWII historical fiction novel is 'City of Thieves' by David Benioff. It's about two young men in Leningrad during the siege, on a mission to find a dozen eggs for a wedding cake. Another is 'The Zookeeper's Wife' which tells the true story of how the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo helped save Jews during the war in a very unique way, but it's not as widely known as it should be.

One great HarperCollins fiction book is 'The Giver'. It presents a dystopian society where everything seems perfect on the surface but is deeply flawed. 'The Fault in Our Stars' is also very well - known. It's a heart - wrenching love story about two teenagers with cancer. And 'Go Set a Watchman' which gives further insights into the world of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.

Well, 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is also part of HarperCollins Fiction. It combines mystery, history, and religious intrigue. Then there's 'Gone Girl' which has a complex and engaging plot about a marriage full of secrets.

One underrated mercenary fiction book is 'The Rogue Mercenary'. It's about a mercenary who goes against the norms of his profession and has to face the consequences. 'Mercenary's Legacy' is also not widely known. It shows how the actions of a mercenary can have long - lasting effects on the people and places he has been involved with. 'The Outcast Mercenary' is another one. It's about a mercenary who is shunned by his peers but still manages to prove his worth in various dangerous missions.