Queen Charlotte: Before the Bridgertons came the love story that changed the ton...

Name: Queen Charlotte: Before the Bridgertons came the love story that changed the ton...
Rating: 4.5 (40 reviews)

Julia Quinn · Shonda Rhimes

May 2023 · Hachette UK

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From Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix.

'We are one crown. His weight is mine, and mine is his . . .'

In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen meet for the first time. They are married within hours. Charlotte is beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent - George is instantly captivated. But as Charlotte falls in love, the King starts to push her away. Because George has secrets . . . secrets with the potential to shake the foundations of the monarchy.

Thrust into her new role, scared and alone, Charlotte must learn to navigate the intricate politics of the court, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society. She must fight - for herself, for her husband, and for all her new subjects.

For she will never be just Charlotte again. It's time for her to fulfil her destiny . . . as Queen.
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Readers have fallen head over heels for Queen Charlotte!

'A great story about how love overcomes all. Incredibly touching to read'

'A beautiful story of not just love, but strength and character. This novel was just as good as the show'

'To truly understand the series, you have to read this book. It's even better reading it'

'George and Charlotte will make you laugh, cry, give you hope, and break your heart'

From Sunday Times bestselling author Julia Quinn and television pioneer Shonda Rhimes comes a powerful and romantic novel, inspired by the original series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, created by Shondaland for Netflix. 'We are one crown. His weight is mine, and mine is his . . .' In 1761...

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40 reviews

Jamie Cecilie Lange

March 19, 2026

I liked the majority of the book, though I thought that there a few parts that dragged on for too long. It's different than the other bridgerton books, in that there's a lot of focus on diversity, royalty and mental illness. This book was also less s*xual than the others. I think that mental illness was described better in this book than in the book about Eloise and Marina, where Marina's depression mostly seemed to have been a burden. Sadly, George's illness is never cured, it only get's worse, but Charlotte grows a lot as a character.

Rachel Lee

March 15, 2025

My favourite of 'the Bridgerton' world and Julia Quinns inspiration. The new addition of Shondaland influence made this behind the scenes love story so much more beautiful in its flaws. In addition, the small family of characters which make up the secret royal household was both heartbreaking and lovely. The adaptation showed a couple who were loved by each other and the few people who really knew them. You get to see 'George's voice' and his mental health struggles so much more. He rarely gets to justify or explain himself onscreen. A great addition to a beautiful show.

Akhona Nco

May 23, 2023

I love this book. My new favorite love story. Queen Charlotte and king George forever

About the author

Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes is CEO of the global media company Shondaland. With a focus on innovation, Rhimes' company approaches storytelling through brand partnerships, merchandise and content for film, streaming, audio, digital and editorial. In her career, Rhimes' work has been celebrated with numerous awards including induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. She has shifted the entertainment industry's business model and changed the face of television.

Julia Quinn
Julia Quinn started writing her first book one month after finishing university and has been tapping away at her keyboard ever since. The No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of more than two dozen novels, she is a graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges and is one of only sixteen authors ever to be inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family.

Shonda Rhimes Shonda Rhimes is CEO of the global media company Shondaland. With a focus on innovation, Rhimes' company approaches storytelling through brand partnerships, merchandise and content for film, streaming, audio, digital and editorial. In her career, Rhimes' work has been celebrated wi...

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