Wideacre. Wideacre Trilogy

Inheritance of Ambition and Ruin

Set against the turbulent turn of the 18th century, Wideacre introduces Beatrice Lacey, a fiercely determined heiress who refuses to be bound by the constraints of her gender or her sprawling Wiltshire estate. From the moment she steps foot on Wideacre’s windswept lawns, Beatrice’s restless spirit clashes with her father’s rigid expectations—and with the very land she stands to inherit. As whispers of revolution echo across England, her pursuit of power and passion sets in motion a legacy that will shape—and ultimately shatter—the lives of all who dwell at Wideacre.

Dark Alliances and Forbidden Desires

In a society defined by lineage and privilege, Beatrice forges dangerous partnerships with those who can help her bend the rules: an astute lawyer willing to manipulate wills, a charismatic soldier whose loyalty proves as shifting as the tides, and her own reluctant cousin, whose inheritance she covets with relentless cunning. Amid candlelit betrayals and midnight trysts beneath ancient oaks, secrets fester like poisoned roots, and every choice Beatrice makes brings her closer to both triumph and ruin. Gregory’s vivid prose captures the intoxicating pull of ambition—and the price of defying convention.

Legacy Forged in Blood and Soil

As war drums thunder in Europe and Wideacre’s manor walls tremble with intrigue, Beatrice must confront the ultimate question: will she surrender her heart to love or sacrifice her humanity for control? Through a tapestry of betrayal, vengeance, and unexpected compassion, the novel explores how the land we inherit can shape our destiny—and how the fiercest battles are often fought within. With its rich historical detail and complex heroine, Wideacre delivers a sweeping saga of desire, power, and the indelible bonds between people and place.

.Philippa Gregory is a bestselling novelist acclaimed for her immersive historical fiction, where strong, memorable heroines navigate tumultuous eras with resilience, wit, and unflinching heart.