About “Wideacre”
Wideacre by Philippa Gregory is a historical novel set in 18th century England, centering on Beatrice Lacey, who deeply loves the family estate of Wideacre. Frustrated by laws of entail that prevent her from inheriting the estate, she plots her father's death and manipulates her brother Harry, whose dark secret enables her to maintain control over Wideacre and its people.
Book details
- First published
- 1987