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A feverish, gothic descent into one woman's ruthless and scandalous obsession with her ancestral land. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Wideacre.
- feverish
- dread-soaked
- lush
- claustrophobic
- 01
The Boleyn Inheritance
Philippa Gregory
A claustrophobic, multi-perspective plunge into the treacherous, glittering snake pit of the Tudor court.
- 02
The White Queen
Philippa Gregory
A sweeping, treacherous plunge into the velvet-draped cutthroat politics of a royal court, where romance and ambition are equally dangerous.
- 03
The Wicked Guardian
Vanessa Gray
A sparkling battle of wits where stubborn independence clashes delightfully with arrogant authority.
- 04
Innocent Traitor
Alison Weir
A meticulously detailed, deeply sympathetic portrait of a brilliant girl crushed by the ruthless machinery of Tudor ambition.
- 05
The Wild Baron
Catherine Coulter · 1997
A rollicking historical romp where a notorious rake and a desperate mother team up for a treasure hunt filled with eccentricities and unexpected romance.
- 06
Scandal's Daughter
Phylis Anne Warady
A charming, traditional Regency romp where duty blossoms into genuine affection amidst high-society scandal.
- 07
Lord Of Misrule
Sally Wentworth
A tense exploration of deceptive charm and the protective instincts of friendship when a countryside retreat turns perilous.
- 08
Cousin Kate
Georgette Heyer
A sparkling Regency exterior slowly peels away to reveal a chilling, claustrophobic Gothic nightmare of family secrets and hidden agendas.
- 09
The Silent Companions
Laura Purcell
A masterclass in mounting dread that will make you look twice at the shadows in your own home.
- 10
The Chadwick Ring
Julia Jeffries
A deliciously scandalous Regency romp where a crumbling marriage must survive mistresses, meddling step-sons, and the ton's wagging tongues.
- 11
Ravishing The Heiress
Sherry Thomas
A masterclass in quiet, devastating angst and the exquisite pain of loving someone who sees you only as a friend.
- 12
The Raider's Daughter
Kimberly Cates
A sweeping, dramatic historical romance where a fiery colonial heroine collides with a tortured English lord amidst shadowy dangers.
