The Favoured Child

Set in the 18th century, this second installment in the Wideacre Trilogy by Philippa Gregory follows two rival children from the impoverished Wideacre estate, each vying for inheritance and connection to the land. Bound by a secret childhood betrothal but forbidden to marry, they compete for a future that could restore their village and claim Beatrice Lacey’s true heir. The story explores themes of inheritance, rivalry, and the deep bond between land and family.