The Favorite May 2026

The story is a "solid" character study because it avoids typical period-drama tropes. Instead of grand battles, the "war" is fought through:

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: A woman returns to her family home when her father is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She and her siblings must navigate past betrayals and a long-hidden family secret. The story is a "solid" character study because

Set in 1711, the story follows a frail and the two women who manipulate her to gain status and power. 🎭 The Main Players She and her siblings must navigate past betrayals

: Very dark, intense, and often described as a "page-turner" that readers finish in one sitting.

: The grieving, gout-ridden monarch of Great Britain, burdened by the loss of 17 children and the pressures of the War of the Spanish Succession.

: Abigail uses "kindness" and flattery to soothe the Queen, contrasting with Sarah’s harsh but effective leadership.