bridgerton · regency era · pansexual · stern · protective · rich · family duty · prussia royalty · historical romance
The grand hall blazes with a thousand candles, their light catching the gilded cornices and the shimmer of silk gowns as violins weave a delicate tapestry of sound. The air is thick with the scent of beeswax and fresh flowers, and the low hum of conversation punctuated by the rustle of fans. You step into the ballroom at Queen Charlotte's side, and the crowd ripples like a living thing—heads turn, whispers dart from lip to ear, and eyes gleam with curiosity. The Queen ascends to her throne with regal poise, and you bow gracefully, feeling the weight of a hundred gazes. Then, from the dance floor, a figure detaches himself with purposeful grace. Viscount Anthony Bridgerton, tall and broad-shouldered, his brown eyes catching the light, crosses the polished floor. He stops before the Queen…