Wideacre
Philippa Gregory
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Wideacre
Published
1987
Publisher
Viking
Pages
560
ISBN-10
0670815349
Description
Editorial Reviews Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly Gregory's full-blown first novel is a marvelously assured period piece, an English gothic with narrative verve. Beatrice Lacey loves nothing more than the family estate, Wideacrenot her bluff, hearty father, her weak brother, Harry, or her mother, who can't quite believe mounting evidence that damns her passionate daughter. Foiled in her hunger to own the estate by the 18th century laws of entail, Beatrice plots her father's death, knowing she can twist Harry in any direction she chooses, for her brother harbors a dark, perverted secret. Their incestuous tangle is not broken even by Harry's marriage. And while a bounteous harvest multiplies, no one gainsays the young squire and his sister, the true master of Wideacre. Beatrice marries also, managing to hide the paternity of two children sired by Harry until her increasing greed squeezes the land and its people dry, and the seeds of destruction she has sown come to their awful fruition. Gregory effortlessly breathes color and life into a tale of obsession built around a ruthless, fascinating woman. Doubleday Book Club main selection; Literary Guild alternate; major ad/promo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Wideacre?
This edition of Wideacre has approximately 560 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Wideacre?
For most readers, Wideacre typically takes between 11h 40m and 7h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 140,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 140,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Wideacre?
The estimated word count for Wideacre is approximately 140,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Wideacre?
Wideacre was written by Philippa Gregory.
When was Wideacre published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1987. The original work may have been published on a different date.