The Viscount Who Loved Me

In 1814, Anthony Bridgerton, London's most eligible viscount, decides to marry. He believes he'll die young like his father, and he wants a wife with no love involved. He chooses Edwina Sheffield, the prettiest girl of the season. Her older sister, Kate, thinks a reformed rake makes a terrible husband and does everything to keep him away. They clash and are drawn to each other. At Aubrey Hall, Kate is stung by a bee, Anthony panics, and a compromising moment forces them to marry. Kate falls for a husband who swears he can never love her. Until an accident makes Anthony see that losing Kate is his greatest fear.

1. ChangeFrom Sheffield to Sharma

   In the book, Kate is Katharine Sheffield, from a modest Somerset family. On the show, she and her sister arrive from India as Kate and Edwina Sharma.

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2. ChangeEdwina sees it coming

   In the book, Edwina picks up early on the spark between Anthony and Kate and is happy for them. On the show, she only sees it at the last minute, and the sisters fall out.

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3. ChangeNo altar with Edwina

   In the book, a bee sting and a compromising moment push Kate and Anthony into marriage halfway through. The show holds the couple back and even puts Anthony at the altar with Edwina.

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4. ChangeMaria becomes Siena

   The opera singer Anthony gets involved with is Maria Rosso in the book. On the show, she's Siena Rosso and shows up as early as S1.

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