The Wideacre estate is bankrupt, the villagers are living in poverty and Wideacre Hall is a smoke-blackened ruin.
But in the Dower House two children are being raised in protected innocence. Equal claimants to the inheritance of Wideacre, rivals for the love of the village, they are tied by a secret childhood betrothal but forbidden to marry. Only one can be the favoured child. Only one can inherit the magical understanding between the land and the Lacey family that can make the Sussex village grow green again. Only one can be Beatrice Lacey’s true heir.
Sweeping, passionate, unique: The Favoured Child is the second novel in Philippa Gregory's bestselling trilogy which began with Wideacre and concludes with Meridon.
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Philippa Gregory Producer:
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Kate Rawson Imprint: Bolinda/Audible Audio Country of Publication: Australia Edition: Unabridged edition Volume: 2 ISBN:9781489432469 ISBN 10: 1489432469 Series:Wideacre Publication Date:28 March 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:CD-Audio Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for The Favoured Child
‘For sheer pace and percussive drama it will take a lot of beating.’ -- The Sunday Times 'Gregory's research is impeccable which makes her imaginative fiction all the more convincing.’ -- Daily Mail (UK)