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What About Francesca Bridgerton?
Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) is often considered the overlooked Bridgerton sibling, not because her family doesn’t cherish her, but because, like in the show, she prefers a quieter and more peaceful existence as the sixth Bridgerton.
In the book series, it is mentioned in passing that Francesca had found her husband seven years before the events of Penelope and Colin’s story. However, executive producer Shonda Rhimes and the team have chosen to intertwine some book plotlines involving Francesca, Colin, and Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) all embarking on a quest for love in season three. This sets the stage for…
In the TV show, Francesca becomes the “diamond” of Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel)’s season and finds herself being courted by Queen’s choice, Lord Samadani (David Mumeni), as well as by her preferred suitor, John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin (Victor Alli). (Unfortunately, Queen Charlotte is not a character in the books, so the monarch—with her fabulous headpieces—never designates a “diamond” of any season.)
We won’t reveal any more spoilers from the novel regarding Francesca, as there will likely be significant developments in her story in Bridgerton part two. However, if you are curious about spoilers, her narrative is further explored in the sixth Bridgerton book, When He Was Wicked.