The twins seemed to consider that for quite some time. “I hope she’s happy,” Oliver finally said, his voice more resolute than his expression. “Maybe she won’t cry anymore.” He had been married to her fourth cousin Marina for eight years, which meant that he’d been twenty-one at his wedding. Queen Charlotte is a novel co-written by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rimes, set in the Bridgerton universe. This cookie is used to a profile based on user's interest and display personalized ads to the users. They said little, which was unlike them. But they didn’t look surprised, which Phillip found disturbing.

I am writing to express my condolences on the loss of your wife, my dear cousin Marina. Although it has been many years since I last saw Marina, I remember her fondly and was deeply saddened to have heard of her passing. But then at the same time, she acts like this super-proper wife who doesn't want to cause any waves in her marriage. She's willing to take care of all the problems with Philip's kids and estate during the day and be his marathon lover at night. WE WERE ROOTING FOR YOU, TO SIR PHILLIP WITH LOVE, WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU. Like many, Eloise was my favorite Bridgerton character in the show so I was super excited for this one. It makes me sad that viewers will go specifically to this book, potentially venturing into historical romance for the first time, and this mess is what they get. You will, of course, be properly chaperoned. If you accept my invitation, I will make immediate plans to bring my widowed aunt to Romney Hall.Eloise hadn’t been certain about signing with such an informal salutation, but she decided to err on the side of daring. Sir Phillip was obviously enjoying the correspondence as much as she; surely he wouldn’t have finished his missive with a question, otherwise? It’s the same thing,” Phillip said flatly, wishing he had something to tell them other than the truth. “But I think she’s happy now.” Westenfeld, Adrienne (March 25, 2022). "The Men Who Read and Watch 'Bridgerton' Are Onto Something". Esquire . Retrieved May 18, 2022. Heavens, no, I have not the scientific mind, I’m afraid, although I do have a fair head for sums. My interests lie more in the humanities; you may have noticed that I enjoy penning letters.

Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series remains one of the most beloved among historical romance readers Title Eloise Bridgerton is played by Claudia Jessie in the Netflix series. Marina Thompson is played by Ruby Barker and Phillip Crane by Chris Fulton. Eloise's letters (which serve as epigraphs for chapter #2 and on) were written well after I'd finished the book. I wanted to do something fun, along the lines of the Lady Whistledown entries in my previous books, but the muse didn't strike until To Sir Phillip, With Love was well into the editorial process. The Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn | Author of Historical Romance Novels". juliaquinn.com . Retrieved May 7, 2022. She decided that she would make her escape during her sister Daphne’s ball. It was to be a grand affair, with hordes of guests, and just the right amount of noise and confusion to allow her absence to go unnoticed for a good six hours, maybe more. Her mother had always insisted that they be punctual –early, even– when a family member was hosting a social event, so they would surely arrive at Daphne’s no later than eight. If she slipped away early on, and the ball did not wind down until the wee hours of the morning… well, it would be nearly dawn before anyone realized she was gone, and she could be halfway to Gloucestershire.

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The Rokesby series, also called The Bridgerton Prequels, focus on the Rokesby family and are set before the Bridgerton series, featuring younger versions of some of the same characters. She supposed she should have talked to Daphne, but every time she went to see her, her elder sister was so bloody happy, so blissfully in love with her husband and her life as mother to her brood of four. How could someone like that possibly offer useful advice to one in Eloise’s position? And Francesca seemed half a world away, off in Scotland. Besides, Eloise didn’t think it fair to bother her with her silly woes. Francesca had been widowed, for heaven’s sake. Eloise’s fears and worries seemed terribly inconsequential by comparison. Francesca looked at him with so much love that it nearly took Violet’s breath away. “He has your charm,” she said.

Phillip looked down at his whiskey glass. It was empty again. Funny how a whiskey glass could go empty even after one filled it four times.And what did he know about her? What could have possibly led him to propose marriage to a total stranger? You will always be a Bridgerton, and we behave with honor and honesty, not because it is expected of us, but because that is what we are." She had shooed him out of the room once they had Marina in bed, insisting that he change his own clothing before he caught his death as well. He had returned, though, to Marina’s side. That was his place as her husband, he thought guiltily, a place he had avoided in recent years.