The Viscount Who Loved Me characters

Appears from the start

The eldest Bridgerton sibling and head of the family, responsible for the estate and for guiding his younger brothers and sisters. At twenty-nine he has decided to marry and produce an heir, but he intends to choose a woman he cannot love. Having watched his father die young, he privately assumes he will meet the same fate and believes that keeping love out of marriage will limit the pain he causes.

Appears from the start

The elder of the two Sheffield sisters in London for the social season. Intelligent, outspoken, and protective, she is determined that Edwina should marry a kind man rather than merely the most eligible one. She has little interest in making her own match and quickly distrusts Anthony's calculated search for a wife.

Appears from the start

Kate's younger half-sister, regarded as one of the season's most desirable debutantes. Beautiful and accomplished, she nevertheless values Kate's judgment and refuses to accept a suitor of whom her sister strongly disapproves.

Appears from the start

Edwina's mother and Kate's stepmother, who has raised Kate as her own daughter since Kate's father died. She brings both young women to London and tries to guide them through a season whose expense gives Edwina's marriage practical importance to the family.

Appears from the start

Anthony's widowed mother, affectionate, perceptive, and accustomed to managing a large, close family. She wants her eldest son to marry for happiness and recognizes that his coolly reasoned plan conceals fears he will not discuss.

Appears from the start

Anthony's younger brother, whose amused observations and easy confidence often puncture the viscount's attempts at dignity. He joins the family gatherings surrounding Anthony's courtship and knows his brother well enough to notice when irritation is masking stronger feeling.

Appears from the start

The second Bridgerton brother, an artist with a relaxed manner and a competitive streak in family games. He is one of the siblings watching Anthony's determined search for a suitable viscountess.

Appears from the start

The recently married eldest Bridgerton daughter, now Duchess of Hastings. Her successful match in the preceding season is part of the family background against which Anthony begins his own search for a wife.

First appears in chapter 2

An influential, sharp-tongued dowager who follows the marriage market closely and takes an interest in the Sheffield sisters. Her observations and questions help make Anthony's choice of bride a subject of sustained society attention.

First appears in chapter 3

Kate's energetic corgi, whose enthusiasm is stronger than his obedience. His unexpected movements create awkward encounters between Kate and Anthony during the country visit.

First appears in chapter 10

A gentleman of Anthony's acquaintance who shows Kate friendly attention. His interest forces Anthony to confront a jealousy that does not fit his claim to be courting only Edwina.

Also known as Lady Whistledown

Appears from the start

The unidentified author of a widely read society paper, whose pointed reports track the season's courtships and reputations. Her observations make Anthony's choice of bride and Kate's opposition matters of public interest.