So…what happens in Francesca’s “Bridgerton” book? This is how their love story goes

Contains spoilers for Bridgerton

After what felt like an eternity Bridgerton is finally back on our Netflix screens with season three. And in this season, in addition to the hot development of the relationship between Penelope and Colin, we also see the beginning of a romance for Francesca. But is John her true love? And does this storyline match the books?

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The series begins with Francesca (now played by Hannah Dodd) making her debut in society. Unlike her older sister Eloise, she is happy to be introduced to the marriage market and wants to get married soon. Not because she wants to fall in love, but so that the whole thing can be over and she can get back to her music.

Although she dabbles in a few suitors, she does not form a permanent relationship until she meets a man named John, with whom she can sit in comfortable silence outside the ball. He later comes to visit her and introduces himself as John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin. John later gives Francesca a newly arranged piece of music that suits her style perfectly.

So who exactly is John? And what happens in Francesca’s story in the original? Bridgerton Books? Here’s what you need to know.

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Who is John in Bridgerton?

In the series, we first meet John, aka John Stirling, Earl of Kilmartin, in episode three, and he meets Francesca several times later. He calls her home, meets her by chance on the street, and later gives her a newly arranged piece of music.

In the book, John is Francesca’s husband, so does that mean we already know Francesca’s love story and she’s missing her season? Um, yeah, not quite, read on (if you dare).

What happens in Francesca’s Bridgerton Book?

As you may know, every season of Bridgerton is based on one of Julia Quinn’s books about the eight Bridgerton siblings. The first was Daphne’s story, then season two was Anthony’s story, and now in season three we’re following Colin’s book.

In Francesca’s book it says When he was evilShe is married to John and although she loves him, their love story is not the focus of the book.

Sadly, John dies in the second year of their marriage after complaining of a headache one morning and is found dead the same day.

Francesca’s love story actually revolves around John’s cousin Michael, who falls in love with her at first sight, which happens coincidentally 36 hours before her wedding to John. However, while she marries John, he does nothing.

After John’s death, Michael immediately became Earl of Kilmartin, but he travels to India, leaving Francesca in charge of the estate. Four years later, and after her period of mourning, Francesca returns to London to find a husband, at exactly the same time as Michael.

Of course, we won’t give away everything now, that would really be a spoiler, but in general you shouldn’t rely too much on John and Francesca’s love story in season three, because unfortunately it won’t last forever.

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