Bestseller book

Critically acclaimed

Buy on Amazon

Already read? Rate it!

Wideacre

byPhilippa Gregory

Genres: Historical fiction 18th Century Classics

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong female protagonists and themes of power and betrayal.

Topics PowerInheritanceWomenBetrayalSeduction

MoodDark, Suspenseful

Female protagonist

RomanceMajor Subplot

ViolenceModerate

Explicit scenesExplicit Scenes

Philippa Gregory’s first novel and first in the bestselling Wideacre trilogy. A compelling tale of passion and intrigue set in the eighteenth century. From the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Virgin’s Lover.‘If it was the way of the world that girls left home, then the world would have to change. I would never change.’Wideacre Hall, set in the heart of the English countryside, is the ancestral home that Beatrice Lacey loves. But as a woman of the eighteenth century she has no right of inheritance. Corrupted by a world that mistreats women, she sets out to corrupt others. Sexual and wilful, she believes that the only way to achieve control over Wideacre is through a series of horrible crimes, and no-one escapes the consequences of her need to possess the land.Sweeping, passionate, unique: 'Wideacre' is the novel which brought Philippa Gregory to bestselling fame and is the first of the trilogy which continued with 'The Favoured Child' and concluded with ‘Meridon’.

Language

Published on

16/10/2006

Pages

624

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780007230013

Price Comparison

9.99 £

18.99 €

20.49 €

More books by Philippa Gregory

Show all

Philippa GregoryThe Kingmaker's Daughter

The Kingmaker's Daughter

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThe King's Curse

The King's Curse

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThe Constant Princess

The Constant Princess

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThree Sisters, Three Queens

Three Sisters, Three Queens

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThe Queen's Fool

The Queen's Fool

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThe Boleyn Inheritance

The Boleyn Inheritance

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThe Other Queen

The Other Queen

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryTidelands

Tidelands

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThe Taming of the Queen

The Taming of the Queen

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThe White Queen

The White Queen

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThe Lady of the Rivers

The Lady of the Rivers

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThe Virgin’s Lover

The Virgin’s Lover

by Philippa Gregory

Philippa GregoryThe Last Tudor

The Last Tudor

by Philippa Gregory

Books similar to “Wideacre”

If you enjoyed reading “Wideacre” by Philippa Gregory, you may also like some of the following books.

Daphne du Maurier, Daphne du MaurierRebecca

Rebecca

Daphne du Maurier, Daphne du Maurier

Claire DouglasThe Girls Who Disappeared

The Girls Who Disappeared

Claire Douglas

Lisa JewellNone of This is True

None of This is True

Lisa Jewell

Samuel RichardsonPamela

Pamela

Samuel Richardson

Renée KnightDisclaimer

Disclaimer

Renée Knight

Megan CollinsThe Winter Sister

The Winter Sister

Megan Collins

Sarah MillerCaroline

Caroline

Sarah Miller

Ashley AudrainThe Whispers

The Whispers

Ashley Audrain

18th Century Classics

Delve into the world of 18th Century Classics, where the foundations of modern literature were laid. These works often explore themes of reason and rationality, reflecting the societal shifts of the time. Perfect for readers interested in the roots of contemporary storytelling.

Patrick SüskindPerfume

Perfume

by Patrick Süskind

Jack Davenport, Philip Littell, Voltaire, William FlemingCandide, or The Optimist

Candide, or The Optimist

by Jack Davenport, Philip Littell et al.

Horace WalpoleThe Castle of Otranto

The Castle of Otranto

by Horace Walpole

Davina Porter, Diana Gabaldon, Diana PalmerA Breath Of Snow And Ashes

A Breath Of Snow And Ashes

by Davina Porter, Diana Gabaldon et al.

William ShakespeareTaming of the Shrew

Taming of the Shrew

by William Shakespeare

Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThe Sorrows of Young Werther

The Sorrows of Young Werther

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Fanny Burney, Frances BurneyEvelina

Evelina

by Fanny Burney, Frances Burney

Daniel DefoeA Journal of the Plague Year

A Journal of the Plague Year

by Daniel Defoe

Pierre Choderlos de LaclosLes Liaisons Dangereuses

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

Henry FieldingTom Jones

Tom Jones

by Henry Fielding

Alexander PopeThe Rape of the Lock

The Rape of the Lock

by Alexander Pope

Philippa GregoryWideacre

Wideacre

by Philippa Gregory

Augustine of HippoCity of God

City of God

by Augustine of Hippo

Thomas PynchonMason & Dixon

Mason & Dixon

by Thomas Pynchon

Samuel RichardsonPamela

Pamela

by Samuel Richardson

Show all

Award Winning Literature

Step into the world of **Award Winning Literature books**, where every page resonates with excellence and acclaim. These books have not only captured the hearts of readers but have also been recognized by prestigious literary awards.

J. K. RowlingHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: MinaLima Edition

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: MinaLima Edition

by J. K. Rowling

Veronica RothDivergent

Divergent

by Veronica Roth

Delia OwensWhere the Crawdads Sing - Collector's Edition

Where the Crawdads Sing - Collector's Edition

by Delia Owens

Anthony DoerrAll the Light We Cannot See

All the Light We Cannot See

by Anthony Doerr

Frank HerbertDune

Dune

by Frank Herbert

William GoldingLord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies

by William Golding

Charlotte BrontëJane Eyre

Jane Eyre

by Charlotte Brontë

V. E. Schwab, V.E. Schwab, Victoria SchwabThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

by V. E. Schwab, V.E. Schwab et al.

E. B. White, Guillermo Solana AlonsoCharlotte's Web

Charlotte's Web

by E. B. White, Guillermo Solana Alonso

Madeline MillerCirce

Circe

by Madeline Miller

John SteinbeckOf Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck

Bram StokerDracula

Dracula

by Bram Stoker

Christopher PaoliniEragon

Eragon

by Christopher Paolini

Frances Hodgson BurnettThe Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Christina Lamb, Malala YousafzaiI Am Malala

I Am Malala

by Christina Lamb, Malala Yousafzai

Taylor Jenkins ReidDaisy Jones and The Six

Daisy Jones and The Six

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Jennifer L. ArmentroutFrom Blood and Ash

From Blood and Ash

by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Erin MorgensternThe Night Circus

The Night Circus

by Erin Morgenstern

Kurt VonnegutSlaughterhouse 5

Slaughterhouse 5

by Kurt Vonnegut

Holly JacksonA Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Collectors Edition

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Collectors Edition

by Holly Jackson

Madeleine L'EngleA Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time

by Madeleine L'Engle

André AcimanCall Me By Your Name

Call Me By Your Name

by André Aciman

Charles Dixon, J.R.R. TolkienThe Hobbit

The Hobbit

by Charles Dixon, J.R.R. Tolkien

Lucy Maud Montgomery, Lucy M. . MontgomeryAnne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

by Lucy Maud Montgomery, Lucy M. . Montgomery

Karen M. McManusOne of Us Is Lying

One of Us Is Lying

by Karen M. McManus

Patrick RothfussThe Name of the Wind

The Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss

Alice OsemanHeartstopper Volume 1

Heartstopper Volume 1

by Alice Oseman

Sarah J. MaasCrown of Midnight

Crown of Midnight

by Sarah J. Maas

William ShakespeareHamlet

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

Roald DahlCharlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

by Roald Dahl

Show all

Historical fiction

Step back in time with our captivating selection of historical fiction books. From the intrigue of the Renaissance to the tumultuous eras of the twentieth century, these narratives bring history to life with vivid storytelling and rich detail.