Related historical novels about England, full of intrigue, passion, crime, and adultery, what else do you expect, like of any (feudal) period anywhere in the world, but a somewhat light, fun read, now and then. Gotta get those jollies out, and this is one way. Catharsis, IOW :) :

Jean Plaidy / Eleanor Alice Burford

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Alice_Burford

Georgette Heyer novels are another series in the same category. Some good writing and depictions there.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgette_Heyer

All fiction.