The "Scandal" is Over; Time for a "Journey" with Bridgerton's "Queen Charlotte"!

 I managed to finish the fourth "Bridgerton" prequel during a road trip with my Hubby.  "First Comes Scandal" was just as enjoyable as the other books in Julia Quinn's series.  Good grief!  I'm not even halfway through 2024, and I'm more than halfway through my reading list!  That being said, there were one or two characters I didn't like in the book, but I think mentioning their names would spoil the story!  So, instead I'll just summarize my next book, through which I plan to begin my "journey" on Monday!  "Queen Charlotte" by Julia Quinn.    And, yes, I did watch the series on Netflix!

In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours.

Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent… not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she, and her King, needed.

Because George has secrets… secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy.

Thrust into her new role, Charlotte must navigate the intricate politics of the court—with the newly-titled Lady Danbury at her side—all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King…even as he pushes her away. Now, Charlotte must learn to rule, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society, fulfilling her destiny as Queen. But she also has to fight for the love growing between her and George as people first, royals second. As she says to him: “Fight with me! Fight for me!”  As for myself, I'm going to fight hard not to compare the book to the Netflix series, which was quite enjoyable!  I'm also going to fight my emotions as I embark on this "Journey Through A Book!"

The Bridgerton Clan is “Scandal”-ous!

 I’m working my way through the “Bridgerton” prequels at a rate faster than I anticipated, but definitely enjoying each one!  I just finished “The Other Miss Bridgerton” by Julia Quinn a day or two ago, and am eager to start “First Comes Scandal!”  

Georgiana Bridgerton isn’t against the idea of marriage. She’d just thought she’d have some say in the matter. But with her reputation hanging by a thread after she’s abducted for her dowry, Georgie is given two options: live out her life as a spinster or marry the rogue who has ruined her life. 

As the fourth son of an earl, Nicholas Rokesby is prepared to chart his own course. He has a life in Edinburgh, where he’s close to completing his medical studies, and he had no time—or interest—to find a wife. But when he discovers that Georgie Bridgerton—his literal girl-next-door—is facing ruin, he knows what he must do. 

It might not have been the most romantic of proposals, but Nicholas never thought she’d say no. Georgie doesn’t want to be anyone’s sacrifice, and besides, they could never think of each other as anything more than childhood friends…or could they?

But as they embark upon their unorthodox courtship, they discover a new twist to the age-old rhyme.  First comes scandal, then comes marriage.  But after that comes love…. 

I’d better get started on the next leg of my “journey” through the “Bridgerton” prequels!  To delay the “journey” further might cause a bigger “Scandal” than any other in my literary history!