Discover books similar to "Wideacre" series

Kathleen Kent

The Heretic's Daughter

Set in 17th-century Massachusetts, this novel tells the story of Martha Carrier, one of the first women to be accused and hanged as a witch during the Salem witch trials. Like Wideacre, this book explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for independence in a society dominated by men.

Sarah Dunant

The Birth of Venus

Set in Renaissance Italy, this novel tells the story of Alessandra, a young woman who longs to be an artist in a world where women are not allowed to paint. Like Wideacre, this book features a strong, independent-minded female protagonist who challenges societal norms and expectations.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

A gripping psychological thriller about a group of classics students at a small New England college who become embroiled in a murder plot. Like Wideacre, this book explores themes of power, corruption, and the darker side of human nature.

Barbara Kingsolver

The Poisonwood Bible

A powerful and moving novel about a missionary family who moves to the Belgian Congo in the late 1950s. Like Wideacre, this book explores themes of power, colonialism, and the struggle for independence in a society dominated by men.

Michel Faber

The Crimson Petal and the White

A sprawling, Dickensian novel about a young prostitute in Victorian London who rises to become a lady's companion. Like Wideacre, this book features a strong, independent-minded female protagonist who must navigate a complex and often treacherous social hierarchy.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

A gothic and atmospheric novel about a young widow who moves to a small Essex village in the late 19th century, where she becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding a legendary sea creature. Like Wideacre, this book explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for independence in a society dominated by men.

Jessie Burton

The Miniaturist

A haunting and atmospheric novel about a young bride who moves to Amsterdam in the 17th century, where she becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding a miniature replica of her new home. Like Wideacre, this book features a strong, independent-minded female protagonist who must navigate a complex and often treacherous social hierarchy.

W. Somerset Maugham

The Painted Veil

A classic novel about a young woman who marries a bacteriologist and moves with him to China, where she becomes embroiled in a love triangle. Like Wideacre, this book explores themes of power, colonialism, and the struggle for independence in a society dominated by men.