The Favored Child A Novel
The Favored Child A Novel by Philippa Gregory is a reprint edition published by Washington Square Press on July 2, 2003. This historical fiction novel, spanning 624 pages, continues the story of the Lacey estate, which is struggling with bankruptcy and the poverty of its villagers. As the estate is restored to its former glory, the narrative unfolds around two children raised in the Dower House, who are equal claimants to the estate and rivals for love, bound by a secret childhood betrothal.
Readers will find a tale rich in themes of rivalry, inheritance, and the mystical connection between the land and the Lacey family. The story explores the complexities of their relationships and the costs associated with restoring the estate. Set against the backdrop of the Renaissance, this novel delves into the intertwining lives of its characters, revealing secrets and betrayals that shape their destinies.
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author and “queen of royal fiction” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory comes the thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller Wideacre as the once-great Lacey estate is restored to its former grandeur—though not without cost.
The Wideacre estate is bankrupt. The villagers are living in poverty and formerly stunning hall is a smoke-blackened ruin. But, in the Dower House nearby, two children are being raised in protected innocence.
Equal claimants to the estate, rivals for the love of the village, they are tied by a secret childhood betrothal but forbidden to marry. Only one can be the favored 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. Sensual, gripping, and mystical, The Favored Child irresistibly sweeps the reader into a world of secrets, betrayals, and power in this revolutionary period of English history.
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