| Anthony Bridgerton's father died when he was eighteen leaving him to care for his mother and seven younger children as well as tending to his estates and Viscountcy. Being the eldest, Anthony had a special bond with his father, so much so that when Edmund Bridgerton (Anthony's father) dies at the age of 38 killed by a bee sting, Anthony believes that he cannot possibly outlive his father who was everything a man should be. Anthony is determined not to fall in love so that his future wife won't miss him when he eventually dies which he believes will be before he reaches the age of 38.
Anthony is a consummate rake and is considered the catch of the London Season. He is wealthy, handsome and titled, however, he has proved to be very elusive which annoys London's match making mamas to no end. At the age of 29 he decides to marry so that he can produce an heir but the woman he decides to marry (Edwina Sheffield) refuses to be joined in holy matrimony unless she has the approval of her sister Kate who does not like Anthony one bit, and so Anthony not only sets out to woo Edwina but her sister Kate also. Throughout Anthony's courtship of Edwina, his relationship with Kate changes from dislike to grudging respect until they eventually share an amicable frienship. Kate no longer feels that she can withold her permission for Anthony to marry Edwina but the problem is that she loves Anthony herself. Deciding to ignore her feelings for Anthony she tells him that he can marry Edwina. Unfortunately the couple are caught in a compromising position that forces them to marry. Their subsequent marriage is a trial for both parties as to whether Kate realises that it was her Anthony wanted all along and whether Anthony can overcome his fear of dying and leaving behind the woman he loves. | ||
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Plot & Themes Time/era of story Marriage/Married Yes Marriage subplot: Main Male Character Age/status: - 20's-30's Main Female Character - 20's-30's Effect of sexing Unusual characteristics: Setting City? Yes City: - London Misc setting - Fancy Mansion Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death What % of story is romance related? - nearly 100% How explicit is the sex? - descript of kissing - touching of anatomy - actual description of sex Focus of story - equally on him and her How much dialog - significantly more dialog than descript How much sexing? - 3-4 sex acts |
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