Anthony Bridgerton

Anthony Bridgerton is the oldest son of Edmund and Violet Bridgerton. He was 18-years-old when his father died. Anthony was the son most impacted by the father's death. Anthony decided that his father was such a good man that he would never be able to surpass him in any way, not even in the number of years he lived. For this reason, when Anthony decided that it was time for him to produce an heir, he wanted to marry a woman he did not love.

Anthony decided upon Edwina Sheffield, who had been named “the incomparable of the season” (10), as the woman he would marry. She was beautiful, but he did not feel the spark of love when he was with her. Anthony does not count on Edwina’s older sister Kate when he decides on Edwina. Kate insists that Anthony will never marry Edwina. While Anthony...