More than 20 years ago, Julia Quinn published The Duke & I,, opens a new window the first book in a planned trilogy. The story was about Daphne Bridgerton and her quest for love in Regency England, but readers loved the Bridgerton family so much that Quinn ended up writing a series of eight books about the Bridgerton siblings. Who can blame them? Filled with witty banter and memorable characters, as well as great details about Regency England, the Bridgertons enchant romance lovers everywhere.
A common misperception about romance novels is that they all have the same plot. While it is true that the definition of a romance is a happily-ever-after ending, the characters come from all walks of life, their stories are set in various time periods and locations, and they face a wide range of obstacles and problems to attain their goal of being with the ones they love. Some stories are set in the modern day, some have fantasy or magical elements, characters come from most countries, and just about every situation can be found in romance novels.
The Bridgerton books are historical romance stories with many of the familiar tropes and plots found in Regency romances but with witty conversations and amusing plot twists.
To make the world of the Bridgertons even more enticing, Netflix is releasing several original series based on Julia Quinn’s novels with beautiful sets, costumes, and the characters and stories readers have grown to love.
Bridgerton Season One is based on The Duke & I, opens a new window and Season Two on The Viscount Who Loved Me., opens a new window Romancing Mister Bridgerton, opens a new window, the fourth book, is the focus of Season Three. In these newest episodes, we see Penelope, Eloise Bridgerton’s best friend, engage with Colin, the most charming of the Bridgerton siblings, along with glimpses of the lives of his family members.
If you’d like to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Regency life, attend the Regency Tea , opens a new windowon Thursday, July 18, from 3:00-5:00 at Howell Branch., opens a new window Bring your favorite teacup for sipping tea, munch on regency-inspired tidbits, and learn more about the world in which the Bridgertons live.
Whether you love romance in general, enjoy reading about other places and time periods, or just want a fun read, you might like the Bridgerton novels. If you’ve already read them or you can’t wait for your hold to come in, try one of these historical romances to tide you over:
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