The Viscount Who Loved Me Summary
Julia Quinn

The Viscount Who Loved Me Overview

The Viscount Who Loved Me, a romance novel by Julia Quinn, is the second installment of the Bridgerton series. When Anthony Bridgerton's father, Edmund Bridgerton, dies suddenly from a reaction to a bee sting, Anthony is convinced that he will never outlive his father's lifespan. Thus, when the time comes for Anthony to produce an heir, he decides to marry a woman for whom he feels no desire. He wants a loveless marriage because he knows that finding love will make him regret a short life. When he sees Kate, his marriage plans begin to change. Themes in the novel include overcoming one’s fears, the subjective nature of beauty, and the importance of family.