Title: Bridgerton, Season 1 (available streaming on Netflix)

Genre: Period drama; Romance; Regency Romance

This series was watched by Rachel Smith, Northern Durham Center Librarian. 

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Set in 19th-century London, Bridgerton centers on the aristocratic Bridgerton family. The widow Violet, Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton is mother to eight children. As eldest daughter Daphne Bridgerton enters her first courting season with Queen Charlotte’s favor, she meets Simon Bassett, Duke of Hastings and best friend of her eldest brother, Anthony. Despite being encouraged by his mentor, Lady Danbury, the Duke is determined not to ever get married and he plots with Daphne to secure his bachelordom and to secure her a suitable marriage.

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Why did you choose to read, listen to, or watch this?

Many of my friends recommended this series to me and I’m glad they did. Bridgerton is witty, whimsical, and captivating.

Did it remind you of any other book, tv show, movie, or any other media?

It actually reminded me of the series Gossip Girl, in that there is an omniscient narrator who knows all of the gossip and drama.

Who would you recommend this to?

I would recommend this to anyone who likes Jane Austen novels and/or the show Gossip Girl.

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Did you love Bridgerton and want to read the books by Julia Quinn that the series is based on (and maybe get a preview of what’s to come in future seasons while you wait)? Good news! We have the series available through Dogwood Digital Library.

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Interested in additional historical romances? We’ve got those, too! 

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Contemporary, fantasy, “clean,” Western, and mystery romance fans, we’ve also got you! 

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