Gregory Bridgerton, the last unmarried sibling of his family, believes in true love but initially directs his affection toward the wrong woman. To win over the elusive Hermione Watson, he enlists the help of her practical best friend, Lady Lucinda Abernathy. Their alliance takes a turn when Gregory realizes he has fallen for Lucy instead. However, Lucy is already betrothed to Lord Haselby through a family arrangement. The story follows Gregory’s reckless attempt to halt Lucy’s wedding ceremony and secure her hand despite the social scandals and legal contracts standing in their way.
Readers of Regency romance choose this title for its focus on the tension between duty and personal desire. It appeals to those looking for a comedic narrative that relies on the "friends to lovers" trope and high-stakes grand gestures. A reader finishes the book with an understanding of how 19th-century marriage laws functioned and the social consequences of jilting a partner at the altar. It provides a resolution to the overarching family series by finally settling the youngest Bridgerton brother into a domestic life.
- Published
- 2006
- Language
- EN
