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The Favoured Child

Wideacre, Book 2

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The Favoured Child

By: Philippa Gregory
Narrated by: Kate Rawson
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Second in the best-selling Wideacre Trilogy, a compulsive drama set in the 18th century. By Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Virgin's Lover.

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. 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.

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All stars
Most relevant
Love it. brilliant story.
looking forward to the third book
Well written.
Enjoyed it and recommend

Well read. Great story

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Loved this as much as the first book. A compelling story with many twists and turns. Beautifully narrated.

Incredible

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So much story, so well narrated, loved it! Very much looking forward to the 3rd book. Thank you Philippa thank you Kate!

Wonderful Story!!

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I like the story well enough, but the narrator for this book was really hard to listen to after a few hours. She has two inflections- the plaintive "woe is me" and contemptous "masculine hautiness," both of which get tiresome EXTREMELY quickly. This rendition is best suited in small doses, or frankly, just read the book yourself.

Two tones: plaintive or contemptuous

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Really annoying characters, that didn’t have any backbone or bravery. A poor and insipid storyline and a predictable and rather morbid outcome

Not the usual quality you’d expect from Philippa Gregory

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