Julia Quinn’s ‘Brigerton’ series of books became a hit in romance literature and has been adapted into a television series. Its third season focuses on Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, but despite Netflix’s attempt to be faithful to the text, there is one notable change regarding Queen Charlotte. Here we explain it to you.
The Search for Lady Whistledown: Netflix changes the game on ‘Bridgerton 3’
From the start, the monarch is determined to find Lady Whistledown, who is devoted to telling high society gossip through a pamphlet. Despite her efforts, she fails to discover her identity, which frustrates her throughout the chapters.
In the series, the game of finding the person behind that identity is keeping the queen more active than ever, but it looks like that will end in season three. In the fifth chapter, titled ‘Tic, Toc’, the governor makes a bold move by publishing a statement offering £5,000 to anyone who can provide information about Lady Whistledown’s true identity. This worries Penelope, as Colin doesn’t know it’s about her.
This action excited viewers because of the pressure it puts on the plot. However, you will be surprised to learn that in the original texts this is not the case.
Who offers the reward for information about Lady Whistledown in the original story?
In the book “Seducing Mr. Bridgerton”, the person who has the idea to offer a reward is not Queen Charlotte, but Lady Danbury, one of the monarch’s allies, who is also obsessed with the matter and wants to know the TRUTH.
Lady Danbury, known for her sharp wit, takes the initiative to offer a reward after a Lady Whistledown column provocatively alludes to her. The offering highlights the power and influence of said character in high society.
This divergence in plot between the books and the series highlights the differences in how both mediums develop their stories. In the original story, Lady Danbury’s offer of the reward reflects her character and role within society, while in the series, the inclusion of Queen Charlotte adds a royal and expansive element to the narrative, expanding the world of “Bridgerton” beyond from written by author.
It should be noted that, unlike the series, where it is discovered that Lady Whistledown is Penelope in Season 1, in this book it is a mystery that remains until the fourth book of the saga, when Colin discovers the truth after following his beloved a church.
These changes, noticed by true fans, did not cause any negative impact but added unique touches to the drama, keeping everyone hooked and eager for more.
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Source: univision
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