The Favoured Child
The Favoured Child by Harper Collins Publishers UK is a continuation of the Wideacre trilogy, published in 2013. Set in Sussex during the 1790s, this edition explores the decline of Wideacre Hall, which has fallen into ruin, and the struggles of the villagers who are living in poverty. The narrative centers around the anticipation of Beatrice Lacey’s heir, focusing on the lives of two young cousins raised in the Dower House.
Readers will find a rich depiction of the social and economic challenges faced by the community as they await the return of prosperity through the heir. The story delves into themes of inheritance and the impact of lineage on the lives of the characters. This edition offers an engaging look at the historical context and the dynamics within the Lacey family, providing insight into the societal issues of the time.
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This second book in the Wideacre trilogy returns to Sussex in the 1790s: Wideacre Hall is a ruin and the villagers are living in poverty while they await Beatrice Lacey’s heir to the land – one of the two young cousins being raised in the Dower House.
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