Wideacre: A Novel

Philippa Gregory

Nov 2007 · Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory comes the stunning first novel of a thrilling trilogy about the Lacey family, and the captivating woman at the heart of a power-hungry estate willing to go to any means to protect her family name.

Beatrice Lacey, as strong-minded as she is beautiful, refuses to conform to the social customs of her time. Destined to lose her heritage and beloved Wideacre estate once she is wed, Beatrice will use any means necessary to protect her ancestral name. Seduction, betrayal, even murder—Beatrice’s passion is without apology or conscience. “She is a Lacey of Wideacre,” her father warns, “and whatever she does, however she behaves, will always be fitting.” Yet even as Beatrice’s scheming seems about to yield her dream, she is haunted by the one living person who knows the extent of her plans...and her capacity for evil.

Sumptuously set in Georgian England from the “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY), Wideacre is intensely gripping, rich in texture, and full of color and authenticity. It is a saga as irresistible in its singular magic as its heroine.

Ratings and reviews

I almost stopped reading this book because it bored me, then all of a sudden it took off like no other book. It was sickly romantic and like a new drug, I couldn't stop reading it. Now after being done with the book I want more of the Lacy Family and this world they call Wideacre, and can't wait to read the rest in the series. Ms. Gregory is a wonderful writer and has such vivid lanuague and her use of the words just engulf you and you can't stop reading. I have already passed the book to a friend! -kells-

I read this book years ago and loved it! Read it again and I still loved it. A bit slow in some places but a true page turner nonetheless.

Personally I read the Trilogy and absolutely loved it !!:) I read them all in paperback now Im going to purchase the books here:)

About the author

Philippa Gregory is the author of many New York Times bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl, and is a recognized authority on women’s history. Many of her works have been adapted for the screen including The Other Boleyn Girl. She graduated from the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Regent. She holds honorary degrees from Teesside University and the University of Sussex. She is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff and was awarded the 2016 Harrogate Festival Award for Contribution to Historical Fiction. She is an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck, University of London. She was awarded a CBE title for services to literature and charity in 2022. She welcomes visitors to her website PhilippaGregory.com.