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Georgette Heyer is much more along the lines of Jane Austen than Diana Gabaldon or Philippa Gregory, which I would describe as romantic historicals. They are more historical novels with strong romantic overtones. I agree that Fowles may be too literary.
I don't read a lot of the genre, but my suggestions would be:
Dorothy Dunnett
Tracy Chevalier
Roberta Gellis
Isolde Martyn
the Bronte sisters
Thomas Hardy (though it can be a bit of a slog at times)
If she doesn't mind a bit racier writing then historical romance authors she might like are:
Amanda Quick
Stephanie Laurens
Karen Ranney
They tend to have more explicit sex scenes however.
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