Picking up where Wideare left off, The Favored Child loses no momentum as is as amazing as the first installment of Philippa Gregory’s Lacey saga. Julia Lacey, joint heir to the Wideacre estate, tells the story of her family, her aunt Beatrice who ruined Wideacre, and her and her cousin’s, Richard, attempts to revitalize the estate again/5. The Favored Child Summary Study Guide Philippa Gregory This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Favored Child. The Wideacre estate is bankrupt. The villagers are living in poverty and Wideacre Hall is a smoke-blackened ruin. But in the Dower House two children are being raised in protected innocence. Equal claimants to the inheritance of Wideacre, rivals for the love of the village, they are tied by a secret childhood betrothal but forbidden to marry. Only one can be the favoured child.
"The Favored Child" is a fascinating piece of historical fiction. Gregory, once again, gives her readers a peek at the world in which women in the early 's live. A world where there is utter powerlessness for a woman, even an heir to property. ― Philippa Gregory, quote from The Favored Child "The scene had been a nightmare, one of those insane nightmares where the most normal objects become infinitely menacing." "She poured me a cup of coffee and I drank it standing by the back door, looking out of the back garden. Favored Child: A Novel, Paperback by Gregory, Philippa, ISBN , ISBN , Brand New, Free shipping in the US Intrigued by the ruined splendor of the Wideacre estate, Julia Lacey proceeds with her plans for its restoration and a romance with her cousin Richard, a course threatened by dark family legends.
Beatrice left behind two children, Julia and Richard (who believe that they are cousins), and only one can be the heir to Wideacre. The inhabitants believe Julia to be the Favored Child. Julia seems to be in touch with the estate and the people, but Richard is as cruel and ruthless as Beatrice before him. He rapes Julia and impregnates her so that she must be forced to marry him, and their claims to the estate will be united as one (as the man he will be the legal owner). Free download or read online The Favored Child pdf (ePUB) (Wideacre Series) book. The first edition of the novel was published in , and was written by Philippa Gregory. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of pages and is available in Paperback format. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are Celia Havering, Dr John MacAndrew. The Favored Child Summary Study Guide Philippa Gregory This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Favored Child.
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