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Julia Quinn's Bridgerton: Are the books of the Netflix series based on true stories?

Dearest Gentle Reader... Bridgerton is a global success in Netflix and its books have positioned themselves as a great saga within the genre. Here, check if they are real stories or what they are based on.

Nicola Coughlan, Luke Thompson, Luke Newton and Hannah New in Bridgerton, Season 3.
© Film UpdatesNicola Coughlan, Luke Thompson, Luke Newton and Hannah New in Bridgerton, Season 3.

Bridgerton” is not only a Netflix classic by now but has also become one of the most iconic titles in the catalog, as it continues to release episodes, now already in its third season, which was produced by Shondaland.

The series is set in high society London during the Regency era in England and follows the lives of the powerful and wealthy Bridgerton family, consisting of the widow Lady Violet and her eight children.

Each installment’s story addresses themes of love, family, duty, and scandal in high society, with a focus on the expectations and restrictions imposed especially on women of the time. Check out the behind-the-scenes of the books

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Are the Bridgerton books inspired by true stories?

No! The Bridgerton books, which are eight in total, are not inspired by or based on real events, as the series of novels written by Julia Quinn is a work of fiction set in the Regency era in England.

Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Golda Rosheuvel, David Mumeni and Hannah Dodd in Bridgerton, Season 3. (Source: IMDb)

Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Golda Rosheuvel, David Mumeni and Hannah Dodd in Bridgerton, Season 3. (Source: IMDb)

However, some of the events depicted in both the Netflix adaptation and the literary volumes are real. Each of the stories has taken real events from the era, such as the marriage market.

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The ambitious mothers of the old society and the social customs of the time are other elements that are 100% real. Additionally, there are some historical characters mixed into the plot, such as Queen Charlotte.

What was Julia Quinn’s inspiration for the books?

Julia Quinn was inspired by several elements to create the Bridgerton book series, but some of the main factors that influenced her writing are Regency romance novels and the history of the era.

Additionally, the author’s own experience with large families influenced the creation of the Bridgerton family. She wanted to depict a large and loving family with strong bonds, which is a central characteristic.

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In each of the volumes, we can observe clear humor and sharp dialogue. This is because she also wanted her books to be entertaining, so she drew inspiration from romantic comedy and the wit of conversations in classic works.

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