02811cam a2200469 i 4500 1193072932 TxAuBib 20240403120000.0 210621t20212004||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780063141285 paperback 0063141280 paperback (OCoLC)1257252551 TxAuBib rda Quinn, Julia, 1970-, author. Bridgerton : When he was wicked / Julia Quinn. When he was wicked. Bridgerton : When he was wicked. New York, New York : Avon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021] ©2004. 421 pages : genealogical table ; 21 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Bridgerton ; 6 Originally published in 2004. "NETFLIX. Inspiration of the Netflix original series Bridgerton"--Cover. "Francesca's story"--Cover. Includes 2nd epilogue originally published as an e-book (pages 389-421). In every life there is a turning point ... A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one's life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer--the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin. But that was then ... Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love ... until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets ... 20240403. Bridgerton family (Fictitious characters) Fiction. Single women Fiction. Nobility Fiction. Marriage Fiction. Man-woman relationships England Fiction. England Social life and customs 19th century Fiction. Romance fiction. lcgft Historical fiction. lcgft When he was wicked (Text). Bridgerton ; 6. TXAAL